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Of leadership, the church and the state
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November 2, 2007
by Dr Douglas Slater 02.NOV.07 Events over the past few weeks, and especially over the Independence weekend, have inspired me to pen a few lines. As a...
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Man endowed with 3 basic freedoms
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October 26, 2007
26.OCT.07 Editor: Permit me this opportunity to speak to the your readers, as we celebrate our 28th anniversary of Independence on the issue of Freedo...
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Vincentians deserve better
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October 26, 2007
26.OCT.07 Editor: Simply put: Minister Selmon Walters should have the decency to resign forthwith... or be dismissed by Prime Minister Gonsalves.{{mor...
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I am really ashamed
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October 26, 2007
26.OCT.07 Editor: I read with total aghast the behaviour of one of the elected represenatives. I am absolutely appalled by not only the occurrence of ...
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Save environment before it’s too late
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October 26, 2007
26.OCT.07 Editor: It seems that the river is the new dump site for garbage in Barrouallie. Some people wait until the the rain comes to dump their gar...
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Positive development
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October 26, 2007
26.OCT.07 Editor: On this the 28th anniversary of independence in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, we extend our heartiest congratulations to all Vince...
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Has the government surrendered?
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October 26, 2007
Dr. Richard A.B. Cox 26.OCT.07 Even while it was still “fore-day-morning” of the settlement of his administration in office, Gonsalves declared th...
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Education revolution impacting the Grenadines
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October 19, 2007
by Edwin Snagg 19.OCT.07 The Revolution in Education has great impact for the Grenadines, unlike any other area in SVG. A recap of the historical stru...
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Potholes becoming deeper and deeper
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October 19, 2007
19.OCT.07 Editor: The roads on the Leeward side of the island, mainly from Barrouallie to Kingstown, have too many deep potholes, and so need fixing.{...
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Frank’s back, with a change of heart?
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October 19, 2007
19.OCT.07 Editor: I wrote some time ago about the relationship between Nice Radio, Frank DaSilva and the New Democratic Party (NDP). I warned Frank ab...
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From whence we came – An escape route
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October 19, 2007
19.OCT.07 Editor: Our knowledge of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade does not have its origin in our country. We should be eternally thankful for many bo...
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The National Trust taking a stand
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October 12, 2007
by Kathy Martin 12.OCT.07 The National Trust has come alive at last. It is being attacked in the Media. Last week it was taken to task by two individu...
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Let us build our land hand in hand
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October 12, 2007
12.OCT.07 Editor: I was very impressed by the great accomplishments of Elma Francois - “An advocate for the underprivileged - Elma Francois”. Besi...
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Get children back in Sunday School
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October 12, 2007
12.OCT.07 Editor: The high rise in crimes has been of great concern to many Vincentians, both at home and abroad. As we critically analyzed it, many o...
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My husband is trying to trace his Vincy friends
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October 12, 2007
12.OCT.07 Editor: My husband would like to trace friends he had on the island of St Vincent. His name is Terry Richardson. He was on the island during...
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Don’t throw out old Customs system yet!
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October 12, 2007
12.OCT.07 Editor: Customs implemented their Asycuda++ on October 2, 2007. A ‘Plus’ would normally suggest that it is an enhancement of the old sys...
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Tribute to Anthony Gunn
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October 12, 2007
color="#cc00cc"> 12.OCT.07 Editor: Anthony epitomised the evolution of aristocracy in the West Indies, incorporating a beautiful blend of colonial for...
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The Pope acts on Christ’s behalf
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October 12, 2007
12.OCT.07 Editor: I will attempt one last time to draw reason and logic from Mr. Rogers. Is it reasonable to insist that the Devil encourages faith in...
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All teachers need incentives
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October 5, 2007
by Vilna Ollivierre 05.OCT.07 Almost fifteen years ago I joined the staff at the St. Vincent Grammar school as a teacher of A’ Level Accounting. I w...
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Making fruits available to schools is a good start
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October 5, 2007
05.OCT.07 Editor: I, too, would like to join in the chorus of ‘healthy living’ persons, as a result of healthy eating and regular exercise. Almigh...
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News editorial misguided
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October 5, 2007
05.OCT.07 Editor: I have read the Editorial in The News of last week Friday (September 28, 2007) under the caption “Unfair” in which it called for...
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Speak out on issues
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October 5, 2007
05.OCT.07 Editor: I held off writing for some time, but Justice Frederick Bruce-Lyle made an appeal for persons to speak out on issues. I believe that...
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The National Trust has failed to do its job
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October 5, 2007
05.OCT.07 Editor: An article in the Searchlight of Friday, September 28th, “National Trust on quest to save ruins,” has sent shockwaves through th...
An advocate for the underprivileged
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An advocate for the underprivileged
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September 28, 2007
by Trevor Samuel 28.SEP.07 Elma Francois 1897 - 1944 Elma Francois was born on the 14th October, 1897, in St. Vincent. At a very early age, she assist...
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Why does the opposition continue its mock battles
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September 28, 2007
28.SEP.07 EDITOR: Last Thursday, September 21st, 2007, the opposition NDP was in perfect sync with the ULP administration on the three Bills which cam...
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Did Jesus instruct us to pray to Mary?
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September 28, 2007
28.SEP.07 Editor: Once more, I am pleased to respond to SALT. This time to the letter captioned ‘Would Anti Christ, discourage murder, rape, theft, ...
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Has the SVGTU delivered over the last 10 years?
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September 28, 2007
28.SEP.07 EDITOR: As usual, a small minority of teachers and some members of the general public continue to attack the Union unfairly without knowing ...
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Patients are not vagrants!
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September 28, 2007
28.SEP.07 EDITOR: I listened with dismay to a popular morning radio program as the host referred to patients at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital as â...
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Is music part of our children’s education?
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September 28, 2007
by Brian Alexander 28.SEP.07 Education without music shortchanges our children and their futures. I am dumfounded that there is little or no importanc...
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Is this New York trip a ‘family first’ outing?
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September 28, 2007
28.SEP.07 Dear Editor: Prime Minister Gonsalves has led a family based delegation of four persons to represent our nation at meetings and for embassy ...
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Is SVG ready for an international airport?
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September 21, 2007
21.SEP.07 Editor: Over the years, I have been hearing talk about an international airport being built here in SVG. Well, finally, to my understanding,...
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Are we to fear the Government of SVG?
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September 21, 2007
21.SEP.07 Editor: During the reign of the James Mitchell led NDP Government [1984 to 2000], there was no attempt to muzzle or engender fear into the m...
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Clearing the air about Moko treatment
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September 21, 2007
21.SEP.07 Editor: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries seeks to provide information to the public on the status of implementation of th...
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Tell Vincentians more about Elma Francois
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September 21, 2007
21.SEP.07 Editor: I am wondering if the general public knows about Elma Francois? I feel that the media houses should put greater effort in informing ...
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Sexual violence against women a serious matter
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September 21, 2007
21.SEP.07 Editor: I am disappointed at the Prime Minister’s attempt to party-politicize the debate stemming from the United Nations/World Bank repor...