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Where is the representative for West St. George?
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November 24, 2006
Nov.24.06 EDITOR: Do you want us to vote for you again Mike? I don't think so! It is with great disgust that I write this letter and I am not sorry th...
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Make peace where possible
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November 24, 2006
Nov.24.06 EDITOR: I am glad to hear from many, the call for more prayers. I must openly thank the Police for their part as far as crime and violence a...
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All of those ‘cry, cry babies’ need to stop!
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November 24, 2006
Nov.24.06 EDITOR: Permit me space to write on the topic "CRY CRY BABIES". Every time I listen to the persons in the leadership of the New Democratic P...
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We are living in very troublesome times
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November 24, 2006
Nov.24.06 EDITOR: "Are we ripe for God's Judgment"? Ladies and Gentlemen, we are living in very troublesome times. The many occurrences and things tak...
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What message is Digicel sending?
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November 17, 2006
EDITOR: What really is the objective of the Digicel Rising Star competition, besides making money? Is it a singing contest, a popularity contest or a ...
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Newspapers should be more responsible
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November 17, 2006
EDITOR: I found last weekend newspapers to be quite interesting when they carried caution from Chief Magistrate Simone Churaman about reporting on the...
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Another successful year under ULP
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November 17, 2006
EDITOR: As the curtain comes down on a very successful 2006, we can say ULP delivers. It is clear what the government's achievements were during the f...
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The foundation remains constantly at the base
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November 17, 2006
EDITOR: Very few persons, if at all any, are likely to decry the National Investment Promotions Inc. (NIPI) in its effort to arrive at a National Expo...
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Public contributions to the 2007 Budget
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November 17, 2006
by Camillo Gonsalves St Vincent and the Grenadines' first "VAT Budget" will soon be upon us. Technocrats and ministers are no doubt already busying th...
Your TV: Digital or death
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Your TV: Digital or death
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November 10, 2006
NTSC includes over the air (OTA) analog broadcasts which can be displayed on conventional televisions. A TV picture is made up of lots of tiny horizon...
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Senator Francis, Jomo and Dr. Cox
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November 10, 2006
EDITOR: I noticed Senator Francis writing to clear the air on Jomo and Dr Cox writing about Jomo being a member of the ULP. When Dr Cox wrote about Jo...
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Was Jomo ever invited to meet with the ULP?
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November 10, 2006
EDITOR: I read Julian Francis' letter concerning Jomo Thomas' application for membership with interest. I wanted to laugh out loud at the folly of it ...
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Three pastors – Heroes of faith
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November 10, 2006
EDITOR: During the early 1960s three young men, Benjamin Samuel, Errol Daniel, and Hollis Charles gave up their jobs, and went into full time ministry...
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Open letter to Junior Sutherland
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November 10, 2006
This is not a response to Junior Sutherland's unfortunate show of piqued arrogance, in trying to show-off his computer skills at writing, and analysin...
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Yes to a Republic… No to Monarch!
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November 10, 2006
It is time for a change from Parliamentary Democracy EDITOR: Two weeks ago this nation commemorated its 27th birth date of National Independence. Area...
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The good, the bad, the ugly in politics
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November 3, 2006
By Oscar Allen Most of us have heard and many of us have accepted the formulation that Gonsalve’s ULP, Eustace’s NDP and Mitchell’s NDP are resp...
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What going on here?
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November 3, 2006
EDITOR: I write regarding the repairs to the main road leading to Upper New Montrose. For many years, this road has been in serious disrepair. In mid ...
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Good old values are being eroded
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November 3, 2006
EDITOR: We have just celebrated 27 years of Independence and so I take this opportunity to offer my congratulations though belated. Let me also congra...
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NDP lacks presence
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November 3, 2006
EDITOR: After observing for the past five years I can now see the New Democratic Party (NDP) lacks political presence. NDP is an arrogant party and is...
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Each teacher must make a commitment
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November 3, 2006
EDITOR: In an effort to consolidate the Education Revolution I wish to place the union's concerns on the National Agenda. 1. Reclassification: The Gov...
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Monsters in the making
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November 3, 2006
EDITOR: Over and over, as a servant of the Lord, I try to draw attention (warn) of the pending consequences of what I may call "Monsters in the Making...
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Jomo’s application accepted, signed
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November 3, 2006
EDITOR: I must write as General Secretary of the Unity Labour Party to set the records straight. Dr. Richard Cox wrote a long article in the SEARCHLIG...
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An open letter to Dr. Ralph Gonsalves
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November 3, 2006
Dear Prime Minister, A recent report suggested there was much enthusiasm surrounding your move to sell controlling interest in LIAT to Allen Stanford....
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‘Not begging to differ’
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November 3, 2006
EDITOR: The recent ruling by the Lords of law which was supported in the editorial of the Searchlight is nothing short of a blatant violation of a per...
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Are you scared?
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October 26, 2006
EDITOR: I am publicizing this incident so that everyone can see exactly how some of our Police protect and serve the good tax paying, law-abiding citi...
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Freedom to defame?
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October 20, 2006
by R. Andrew Cummings 20.OCT.06 In February 2002 a newspaper named "Wall Street Journal Europe" published a story which said that bank accounts associ...
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Give evening tutors income tax break
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October 20, 2006
20.OCT.06 EDITOR: This is an open letter to the Minister of Finance to ask him to consider a change in income tax payable by tutors in furtherance of ...
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The columnists with nothing to say
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October 20, 2006
20.OCT.06 EDITOR: There are regular writers in the three weekly newspapers of St Vincent and the Grenadines that need some shaking up; shaking off eve...
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‘The will must exceed the skill’
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October 13, 2006
Contributed by R. Andrew Cummings Giants? Our national footballers are "riding high" in the Digicel Cup having reached the semi finals. Not since the ...
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US Bill on Internet gambling
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October 13, 2006
Morality or Protectionism? by Sir Ronald Sanders The value of publicly-traded Internet gaming companies in Britain and their subsidiaries in the Carib...
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Would NOBA reduce fares when fuel prices fall?
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October 13, 2006
EDITOR: The debate continues about NOBA's request for fare increases based on the rising cost of fuel and high cost of spare parts and tyres. Having r...
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Why they hate Ralph
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October 13, 2006
EDITOR: Dr Gonsalves has grown to be a very good politician. He is responsible for the climate that exists here today when persons can speak for thems...
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FedEx US threatened me over $0.00 debt
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October 13, 2006
EDITOR: I had an enlightening experience with an American business last week, downward enlightening mind you. You can enlighten downward if you learn ...
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God’s unapologetic view on corporal punishment
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October 13, 2006
EDITOR: Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou BEATEST him with the ROD, he shall not die. Thou shall BEAT him with the ROD, and deliver ...
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Service poor at our commercial banks
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October 6, 2006
Editor: I write to express my dismay at the shabby service being offered by our commercial banks to people in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is un...
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Courts shows that customers come first
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October 6, 2006
Editor: I write this article as a follow up to last week's article appearing in the Searchlight under the caption "Firms taking us for a ride". Firstl...
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Dancing out of step
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October 6, 2006
EDITOR: Many harsh words can be said regarding the alleged tampering of the judges' official results at the National Dance Festival, but I'll say only...
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Healthcare buck must stop at the minister
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October 6, 2006
EDITOR: I've been reflecting on the article published in the September 22nd issue entitled "We Must Get Our Priorities Straight", and have since thoug...
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The negative influence of the music on our youths
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October 6, 2006
Music is and will forever remain a very important part of our cultural identity and expression. Music like all other forms of cultural expressions wil...