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SVG women must not lose their self respect
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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...
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Just giving people what they want
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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, ...
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Too many stray dogs and cats
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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...
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Women getting more blows
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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...
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Who is telling the truth?
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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...
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SVG on the right track to success
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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...
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Xmas – Genuine holy day or false tradition?
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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...
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Making a wise credit decision this Christmas
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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...
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Building a Culture of Service Excellence in SVG
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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...
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‘Mama’s tears’, tough and tender
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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 ...
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HR – still sitting on the table – part II
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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...
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A different era
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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...
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Celebrate Christmas in a Godly fashion
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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...
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What are Eustace and the NDP really bitter about?
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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...
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Should Parliament be like a crossfire?
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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 ...
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Responding to the NYC President
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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...
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VINLEC customers may be due million $$ refund!
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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...
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Big up the bank clerk
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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 ...
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Let us all try to save football
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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...
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Reflections on Taiwan
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November 23, 2007
by Anesia O. Richards 23.NOV.07 From October 3rd- 16th, 2007 I attended a workshop on Community Development and the Tourism Industry in Taiwan. It was...
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Pathways to national development
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November 16, 2007
by Maxwell Haywood 16.NOV.07 In my last article printed in the Searchlight newspaper of October 26, 2007, I reflected on the question posed by Jomo Th...
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A tangled web of doctrinal confusion
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 EDITOR: If men saved souls then our society, our civilization and our world would have surely been a lost hope. In heavenly administration, ...
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Wellness Revolution a very positive move
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 Editor: The collective call and promotion of good health through terms such as ‘Wellness Revolution, Healthier Lifestyle, You Are What You...
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‘Ask anybody about my contribution to cricket’
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 EDITOR: It shall be appreciated if you will publish the following in the next issue of the Searchlight Newspaper in response to a section of...
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The economics of a small island
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November 9, 2007
by C.I. Martin 09.NOV.07 It is generally agreed that the scope for economic development in very small states like SVG is extremely circumscribed. Some...
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How Cricket can be revitalized
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November 9, 2007
09.NOV.07 EDITOR: The performance of West Indian cricketers has been on the decline for some time now, and if it has to rise back up, measures need to...
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It is time for realistic, honest reflection
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November 9, 2007
09.NOV.07 Editor: The 27th Day of October 2007 marked 28 years of national independence for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Now that the day has passe...
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What’s with this Crab-in-the barrel mentality?
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November 9, 2007
09.NOV.07 Editor: Have you ever taken some ‘alone time’ to think about us as a people? During the past weeks in Toronto, I attended all the events...
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To err is human, to forgive, divine
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November 9, 2007
09.NOV.07 Editor: I am amazed at the onslaught on Selmon Walters by those who wished to pronounce on the recent episodes in which he was involved. The...
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Coconut: animal, vegetable or mineral?
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November 9, 2007
09.NOV.07 Editor: Regardless of our level of education, Vincentians should not have to ponder the correct answer to the above caption. Cholesterol: a ...
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Public Servants got best salary package in years
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November 9, 2007
09.NOV.07 Editor: I have listened to the NDP’s feeble response to one of the best salary packages given to workers in years, and, as usual, without ...
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Our karaoke independence
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November 9, 2007
Dr. Richard A. B. Cox 09.NOV.07 Independent SVG was an infant of 5 when I left these shores for university. But even then I discerned that our soverei...
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Has Salt departed from Catholic teaching?
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November 2, 2007
02.NOV.07 Editor: I am once more grateful for the opportunity to share with the reading public on the topic of the antichrist, which SALT and I have b...
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Minister Walters, you were wrong!
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November 2, 2007
02.NOV.07 Editor: One of the daunting realities facing our people today is the seemingly impossible task of controlling propaganda in a free society l...
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This nation after twenty eight years
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November 2, 2007
02.NOV.07 Editor: We are now twenty-eight (28yrs) old as a nation. As we look at ourselves as a nation after 28 years, there are many things we can be...
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Proud of young Camillo
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November 2, 2007
02.NOV.07 Editor: Celebrations were standing room only at the Vincy cultural show in Brooklyn.{{more}} This the first that I have seen so many Vincent...
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Globalization not a new thing
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November 2, 2007
02.NOV.07 Editor: Due to changes in the global world, countries and their peoples are forced to adapt to changes; changes that have been taking place ...