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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...
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Alfie and Rhoda: A rich October
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October 6, 2006
Star and Service by Oscar Allen Just over 50 years ago, a schoolboy from Edinboro received a sport scholarship for his cricket ability. He was good. A...
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Should Jomo follow Ralph and join the NDP?
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September 29, 2006
by Dr. Richard A. B. Cox In 2005 I wrote a piece in the Searchlight calling on Jomo Thomas to participate directly in the political process by joining...
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Sent For
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September 29, 2006
A poem for the late Patrice Bascombe Can someone tell me please is my friend really gone No longer would I see the girl that never frowns Can someone ...
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Firms taking us for a ride
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September 29, 2006
EDITOR: We, as customers are many times taken for a ride by companies with which we do business. Many companies have very little regard for their cust...
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Living is Unhealthy
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September 29, 2006
EDITOR: I am not pessimist like Woody Allen. Unlike him, I know what the taste of having hope is like. However, everybody often comes up to me and tel...
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Out of evil cometh good
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September 29, 2006
by Jude Knight There is an adage that "out of evil cometh good" and the recent impasse between government and the National Omni Bus Association (NOBA)...
Heed the advice of Justice Bruce-Lyle
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Heed the advice of Justice Bruce-Lyle
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September 29, 2006
EDITOR: I wish to comment on the issue of police brutality raised by Justice Frederick Bruce-Lyle and Parnel Campbell QC last week. The allegation of ...
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Tribute to the sleeping sister
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September 22, 2006
Written by Ras Zando You have answered your call Fetched from the recesses of your soul; Expressed with uniformity of passion oh songbird! You have do...
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ULP, NDP, and the truth
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September 22, 2006
EDITOR: The political climate seems to be very good in St Vincent and the Grenadines. My reason for saying so, the NDP held a political meeting at Sio...
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Cousin abused by supervisor
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September 22, 2006
EDITOR: I am writing this letter on behalf of my cousin who works with government keeping the sidewalks within her town clean. Every working day as my...
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We must get our priorities straight
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September 22, 2006
EDITOR: What determines the order of our investment priority list? Please allow me some "real estate" to say why I ask this question. I've been paying...
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What a waste of ink
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September 22, 2006
EDITOR: Re: "Isn't expression of Opinion their Right" by Patrick G. Ferrari (Searchlight Newspaper, 15/09/06), Isn't expression of opinion also the ri...
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Why not build a car racing track?
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September 22, 2006
EDITOR: Racing is a sport. Car racing is especially a big one. Here in St Vincent and the Grenadines there are lovers of this sport and they find them...
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It is madness to build international airport
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September 22, 2006
EDITOR: In a Poverty Assessment report carried out for the Caribbean Development Bank about SVG, based on reported expenditures in respect of food and...
Time for government-owned public transport system?
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Time for government-owned public transport system?
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September 22, 2006
EDITOR: The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is shying away from instituting a Government-owned transport system and will continue to be h...