Our Readers' Opinions

Our Readers' Opinions
Hunger and poverty – Is there a solution?
searchlight 
January 18, 2008
18.JAN.08 Editor: Poverty has existed for a very long time, and to different extents remains worldwide even in this 21st century. Poverty does come in...
Our Readers' Opinions
Classical music in the Caribbean
searchlight 
January 18, 2008
18.JAN.08 Beginning in the early 20th century, the Caribbean has produced a substantial number of classical musicians who have - against the odds - ac...
Our Readers' Opinions
A matter of manners and behaviour
searchlight 
January 18, 2008
18.JAN.08 by Peggy Carr Taipei, Taiwan Yet another democratic nation - Malawi — has chosen to break diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favour of Ch...
Our Readers' Opinions
Can a man rape his wife?
searchlight 
January 18, 2008
by: R. Andrew Cummings 18 JAN.08 Static Law Since conquest by England in 1763, our Law on the question of rape by a husband remains, “the husband ca...
Our Readers' Opinions
Time for elections
searchlight 
January 18, 2008
by Sports Administrator, 18 JAN.08 Please permit me a space in your weekly newspaper to air my views as it relates to the National Olympic Committee. ...
Our Readers' Opinions
Gangster for life
searchlight 
January 11, 2008
11.JAN.08 Editor: Gangster for life is a popular song in this country. It is unfortunate that such a song is being allowed to be played on our radio s...
Our Readers' Opinions
What is your New Year’s resolution?
searchlight 
January 11, 2008
11.JAN.08 Editor: During recent days, I have been asked the most popular question of the season: “What is your New Year’s resolution?” This is a...
Our Readers' Opinions
Rights – Thoughts for 2008
searchlight 
January 11, 2008
11.JAN.08 Editor: Despite an increased focus on human rights throughout the world, religious and political intolerance still hold sway in many countri...
Our Readers' Opinions
Intellectual climate change Pt:1
searchlight 
January 11, 2008
by Oscar Allen 11.JAN.08 I have begun to feel it, a definite shift in the pattern of peoples’ opinion. Different groups are beginning to take up the...
A vision of peace
Our Readers' Opinions
A vision of peace
searchlight 
January 11, 2008
11.JAN.08 For forty years the Church has been promoting January 1st as the World Day of Peace. After all this time it is clear that the way to peace i...
Our Readers' Opinions
Looming threat
searchlight 
January 11, 2008
by R. Andrew Cummings 11.JAN.08 For several generations West Indians have migrated to different parts of the world in search of better opportunities t...
Our Readers' Opinions
Christmas reflections
searchlight 
January 4, 2008
04.JAN.08 Editor: The people of the nation have celebrated what they claimed to be the Messiah’s birthday. Strange enough, the celebration did not s...
Our Readers' Opinions
Stop this assault on our environment!
searchlight 
January 4, 2008
04.JAN.08 Editor: It has been just days since the end of the world Earth Summit on global warming. St Vincent and the Grenadines will be one of the na...
Our Readers' Opinions
Proof that God exists
searchlight 
January 4, 2008
04.JAN.08 Editor: In St. Vincent, there are few publicly avowed atheists, yet they are among us. I recall one individual who on a popular radio progra...
Our Readers' Opinions
The Budget
searchlight 
December 21, 2007
21.DEC.07 Like the proverbial curate’s egg, the budget debate was good in parts. There were several outstanding contributions. However, to name name...
Our Readers' Opinions
Still disappointed at Technical graduation
searchlight 
December 21, 2007
21.DEC.07 Editor: I attended St Vincent Technical College Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, December 6, 2007, and was greatly disappointed. Your newspa...
Our Readers' Opinions
Who’s to blame for high cost of living?
searchlight 
December 21, 2007
21.DEC.07 Editor: This year 2007 is quite fascinating and alarming. Sometimes I wonder why life has to be so difficult at times. Everyone will tell yo...
Our Readers' Opinions
SVG women must not lose their self respect
searchlight 
December 21, 2007
21.DEC.07 Editor: It is a great opportunity getting the news online, seeing that I’m currently residing in Canada and only can know about my country...
Our Readers' Opinions
Just giving people what they want
searchlight 
December 21, 2007
21.DEC.07 Editor: I refer to an article entitled “Backward Move”, which appeared in your newspaper of November 30th, under the caption On Target, ...
Our Readers' Opinions
Too many stray dogs and cats
searchlight 
December 21, 2007
21.DEC.07 Editor: St.Vincent and the Grenadines has a huge overpopulation of dogs and cats. It is a very sad picture in some of the areas to see so ma...
Our Readers' Opinions
Women getting more blows
searchlight 
December 14, 2007
14.DEC.07 EDITOR: In spite of the intense focus and a concerted campaign on domestic violence and abuse, Vincentian women continue to get more blows b...
Our Readers' Opinions
Who is telling the truth?
searchlight 
December 14, 2007
14.DEC.07 Editor: As we look at what religious organizations are teaching about Mary, it is a shame and disgrace. When we compare the lies that men ha...
Our Readers' Opinions
SVG on the right track to success
searchlight 
December 7, 2007
07.DEC.07 EDITOR: In a paper prepared by Catherine Pattillo of the IMF in the recent routine Article IV Consultation by the International Monetary Fun...
Our Readers' Opinions
Xmas – Genuine holy day or false tradition?
searchlight 
December 7, 2007
07.DEC.07 Editor: Most people will tell you that they are celebrating the birthday of the Messiah by keeping December 25. Specifying December 25 as th...
Our Readers' Opinions
Making a wise credit decision this Christmas
searchlight 
December 7, 2007
07.DEC.07 Editor: As the Christmas season unfolds on us, most commercial businesses, including financial institutions, will be offering “special dea...
Our Readers' Opinions
Building a Culture of Service Excellence in SVG
searchlight 
December 7, 2007
07.DEC.07 by Mike Connell Chairman, Bequia Tourism Association Bequia is a tourist destination sought after by many visitors and yachties because of i...
Our Readers' Opinions
‘Mama’s tears’, tough and tender
searchlight 
December 7, 2007
07.DEC.07 by Oscar Allen The title of the book "Were Mama's Tears In Vain?" prepares the reader for a soft sentimental melodrama, but while sentiment ...
Our Readers' Opinions
HR – still sitting on the table – part II
searchlight 
December 7, 2007
07.DEC.07 by Suzanne Joachim continued from last week Promoting HR priorities in the context of real business necessities is critical to getting and k...
Our Readers' Opinions
A different era
searchlight 
November 30, 2007
by Oscar Allen 30.NOV.07 The EPA - Economic Partnership Agreement between the Caribbean and Europe is a big talking point. I find the talk to be foggy...
Our Readers' Opinions
Celebrate Christmas in a Godly fashion
searchlight 
November 30, 2007
30.NOV.07 Editor: We are in the heart of the Christmas season, and I am sure there will be a high level of alcohol consumption, for many think that to...
Our Readers' Opinions
What are Eustace and the NDP really bitter about?
searchlight 
November 30, 2007
30.NOV.07 Editor: What are Mr. Eustace and the NDP really bitter about? They are bitter about the relationship between the Trade Unions and the presen...
Our Readers' Opinions
Should Parliament be like a crossfire?
searchlight 
November 30, 2007
30.NOV.07 Editor: Since the Unity Labour Party (ULP) formed Government in this country, we are being made aware of the importance of parliament and I ...
Our Readers' Opinions
Responding to the NYC President
searchlight 
November 30, 2007
30.NOV.07 Editor: Mr. Johnson, the members of M-PESCO view your comments in the Searchlight Newspaper (page 35) of Friday, November 16, 2007, as an at...
Our Readers' Opinions
VINLEC customers may be due million $$ refund!
searchlight 
November 23, 2007
23.NOV.07 Editor: If you take a look at page 4 of Vinlec’s financial statements for 2006; Statement of Income, you would see the following. Under Re...
Our Readers' Opinions
Big up the bank clerk
searchlight 
November 23, 2007
23.NOV.07 Editor: I watched with a little curiosity and much disdain the recent Selmon Walters saga.{{more}} I think too much attention has been paid ...
Our Readers' Opinions
Let us all try to save football
searchlight 
November 23, 2007
23.NOV.07 Editor: Football friction is making the rounds again. According to an article by Rohan “Roache” Thomas, Friday, November 16, 2007, membe...