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Does teaching grammar help students write better?
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Does teaching grammar help students write better?
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January 11, 2022
Contributed by: Dr Kumar Mahabir San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Judith Raghunanan I (KM) teach Academic Reading and Writing as well as Anthropolog...
Exhorbitant Customs charges on imported vehicles
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Exhorbitant Customs charges on imported vehicles
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January 7, 2022
Editor: Greetings to one and all at the beginning of another year, 2022. It is my prayer that we would have a very productive year. Of course we know ...
Contractor’s Woes
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Contractor’s Woes
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January 7, 2022
From a loan secured from one of our financial institutions, he was contracted to put up a building. However, a mentally deranged man is inhibiting the...
A dunce box in Parliament?
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A dunce box in Parliament?
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January 4, 2022
The Dunce Cap was put on the head of the slow student who was invariably subjected to ridicule. This practice was discontinued and for good reason. It...
To the Nation
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To the Nation
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December 31, 2021
I have read in the papers this week where the Prime Minister stated that he is doing the work of God. Many may disagree but he is right. Jesus said to...
Constituency Development Fund, an essential for economic development
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Constituency Development Fund, an essential for economic development
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December 31, 2021
The need for some form of local government is clear. The small things that interest local communities may not attract the attention of the Central Gov...
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Homeless living in St Vincent and the Grenadines
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December 23, 2021
EDITOR: An experience I have often as a homeless man in SVG is the comment/question: ‘How you do to come so?’ This question always amuses me. How do I...
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Is Christmas Real?
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December 23, 2021
The Roman Church began formally celebrating (Pagan origin) Christmas on the 25th December in 336 AD during the reign of the Emperor Constantine and he...
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The season of hypocrisy is here!
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December 23, 2021
At this time of the year, no difference can be seen between many professed Christians and pleasure-seeking worldlings. They all say, “Christmas is a m...
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A personal appeal to Ralph at Christmas
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December 23, 2021
Dear Prime Minister, It has been a very challenging year for you and your cabinet and indeed all of us as citizens (some more than others) of this bel...
Maybe this Christmas …
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Maybe this Christmas …
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December 17, 2021
STANDING ON THE protest line with teachers and others last Friday I sensed the agony and emotional distress by just looking at the eyes of the protest...
If you see something, say something
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If you see something, say something
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December 10, 2021
EDITOR: A workman was pouring concrete to make a yard when I asked, “where is the steel?” He said, “Don’t worry, it could work so.” Years later, I hav...
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Some concerns about the Customs Corporate Plan
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December 10, 2021
EDITOR: During these challenging economic times where citizens and the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are trying to stay afloat an...
A Toy for Christmas
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A Toy for Christmas
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December 10, 2021
Editor: You may be wondering what you can get your child for Christmas. It has to be something that brings joy to your child, something that stimulate...
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Learning from Patch Adams
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December 10, 2021
“You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I’ll guarantee you’ll win.” Patch Adams [A biographical comedy/drama movie, 1998]. In thi...
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There is a bright star to the East
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December 10, 2021
EDITOR: Even as we here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are distinctly floundering under a pervasive cloud of blight, weighted down by and entangled...
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It’s not looking like Christmas
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December 10, 2021
MAYBE AH NOT listing to de Radio enough, but ah not hearing very many of de good ole but meaning-full Christmas Carols like "Christmas Awake, salute t...
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UN Human Rights Day, But… More human “wrongs” than rights
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December 10, 2021
TODAY, DECEMBER 10, is commemorated annually as Human Rights Day with focus on the need for the observation of human rights in all countries in the wo...
WORD ON THE WEB
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WORD ON THE WEB
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December 10, 2021
THE FOLLOWING ARE comments that appeared on an article titled “Unvaccinated teachers who turn up for work will not be paid”, which was published ONLIN...
Why schools in SVG need Special Education Needs teachers
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Why schools in SVG need Special Education Needs teachers
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December 7, 2021
It was interesting to hear a head teacher outlining the difficulties of Special Needs students and an urgent need for teachers to receive better train...
Children are the ones being  affected not politicians
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Children are the ones being affected not politicians
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December 3, 2021
The Editor: Teachers play an important role in the development of any nation. I am sure you would agree with me that teachers today are not in the sam...
Unclearing the slate
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Unclearing the slate
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December 3, 2021
There were anti-government protests and industrial action which were sparked by a proposal to increase pensions for parliamentarians in April 2000. Th...
Throw Water on That
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Throw Water on That
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November 30, 2021
Editor: To live amicably with other members in our community, we must overlook many things and demonstrate a forgiving spirit. Children have the capac...
Bishop Ollivierre, Pastor Baptiste  respond to postscript in letter from PM
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Bishop Ollivierre, Pastor Baptiste respond to postscript in letter from PM
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November 26, 2021
11/24/2021 Kingstown St. Vincent and The Grenadines The Prime Minister St. Vincent and The Grenadines W.I. Dear Prime Minister, Re: - Response to Post...
The death of Motorsports?
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The death of Motorsports?
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November 26, 2021
Editor: I begin by making a general statement. Anytime you have a Government who wants to get rid of a governing body of an organization you can ONE H...
In the days of administrators  Coutts, AF Giles in St. Vincent
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In the days of administrators Coutts, AF Giles in St. Vincent
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November 26, 2021
EDITOR: I remember fairly well the two gentlemen who served here as British administrators when St. Vincent and the Grenadines was under colonial gove...
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Sweeping victory for “Chavistas” in Venezuelan Local Government Elections
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November 26, 2021
by: Renwick Rose Venezuela has been able to successfully hold local government elections with the participation of the major opposition parties for th...
Brief reminders of events leading to Teachers Solidarity Week
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Brief reminders of events leading to Teachers Solidarity Week
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November 19, 2021
by Renwick Rose As the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union (SVGTU) rounds up Teachers’ Solidarity Week, in commemoration of the events of Nov...
Testing times for Caribbean Examination Council (CXC)
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Testing times for Caribbean Examination Council (CXC)
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November 12, 2021
EDITOR: We all know that education is not cheap, yet we try to obtain it at a bargain. Despite applying to various funding agencies and financiers, I ...
Our Blood is Just The Same!
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Our Blood is Just The Same!
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November 9, 2021
EDITOR: There is an age old adage that says birds of a feather flock together. This adage is echoed in the sociology theory homophily which argues tha...
The sacred responsibility of political leadership
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The sacred responsibility of political leadership
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November 9, 2021
The mission of the elected representatives ought to be to effect the will of the people who have given them the privilege of authority. The assumption...
Georgetown, Guyana could disappear in 10 years
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Georgetown, Guyana could disappear in 10 years
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November 9, 2021
As the world anxiously awaits the outcome of the COP26 international conference on climate change which concludes in the Scottish city of Glasgow this...
Bad news for black entrepreneurship and black economic empowerment in SVG
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Bad news for black entrepreneurship and black economic empowerment in SVG
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November 9, 2021
THE RECENT REVELATION of the impending acquisition of CIBC First Caribbean by the Bank of SVG is bad news for black entrepreneurship and black economi...
Our liberty of  conscience is  under threat in SVG
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Our liberty of conscience is under threat in SVG
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November 5, 2021
EDITOR: Leaders throughout the world are becoming more and more disrespectful to the rights of the people through their forced COVID-19 ‘vaccine’ mand...
Down, but not out
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Down, but not out
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November 5, 2021
EDITOR: I find myself flat on the ground. Nevertheless, I endeavor to do my important cleaning job albeit with a little less dignity. Although I saw t...
The world has changed … but there is hope!
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The world has changed … but there is hope!
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November 5, 2021
EDITOR: The world has changed considerably…but there is still hope. The pandemic has made us into cold, cold human beings: we can no longer greet by w...
A balanced approach to dealing with the Covid19
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A balanced approach to dealing with the Covid19
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November 2, 2021
EDITOR: I have read articles in several local newspapers written by different individuals on the state of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. ...
Dr. Ralph Gonsalves: a study in intellectual duplicity
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Dr. Ralph Gonsalves: a study in intellectual duplicity
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November 2, 2021
EDITOR: In 2000 Dr. Ralph Gonsalves and the ULP took credit for orchestrating a protest that included the Public Service Union, Nurses Association, Te...
An Investment in Education can fuel the Caribbean’s growth
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An Investment in Education can fuel the Caribbean’s growth
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October 29, 2021
By Lilia Burunciuc Education is a strong pillar for the qualitative growth and improvement of human capital. In the Caribbean, which is home to 11 mil...
Crisis delayed
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Crisis delayed
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October 22, 2021
EDITED: Schools should have been opened this week for partial or full faace-to-face classes but the option of continued online classes was chosen inst...
The Public Service
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The Public Service
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October 22, 2021
EDITOR: There are many hardworking, professional and good public servants in this country. However, there are some who make the service look good. Whi...
Leadership, leadership, leadership, leadership!
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Leadership, leadership, leadership, leadership!
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October 22, 2021
EDITOR: During the last election season the ULP presented themselves as being the party with the best leadership and endeavoured to impress the people...
Finding the appropriate balance for students
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Finding the appropriate balance for students
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October 19, 2021
EDITOR: We note with interest, the appeal by Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the CXC, Dr Wayne Wesley, re “We need to find an approach that c...
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OAS Funds US$125,000 CED Climate Change Project targeting Women
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OAS Funds US$125,000 CED Climate Change Project targeting Women
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August 14, 2025
The Organization of American States (OAS), through its Development Cooperation Fund (DCF), has approved a US$125,000 project for the Centre for Enterp...
Flow signs EC$1.2 million project to supply Internet services to schools across SVG
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Flow signs EC$1.2 million project to supply Internet services to schools across SVG
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August 14, 2025
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) and Cable & Wireless St Vincent and the Grenadines Ltd. (Flow) officially signed a contra...
History of SVG Volume 1 handed over to Dr Gonsalves
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History of SVG Volume 1 handed over to Dr Gonsalves
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August 14, 2025
A document of our story, written by our own Vincentians, is how Minister of Culture, Carlos James, has described Volume One of the History of Saint Vi...
Police receive ‘bucket truck’ under Taiwan-funded Video Analytics project
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Police receive ‘bucket truck’ under Taiwan-funded Video Analytics project
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August 14, 2025
The exhibition and hand over ceremony for a bucket truck that marked the end-of-phase for the Enhancing Public Safety with Intelligent Video Analytics...
Police mourns passing of Corporal Bailey
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Police mourns passing of Corporal Bailey
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August 14, 2025
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force(RSVGPF) said it is deeply saddened by the passing of Corporal 603 Selman Bailey, who died on Satu...

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