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SVG gone to the dogs?
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March 24, 2006
EDITOR: Looking back it was a pleasure seeing a maturing young man pass by with a young lady, hand-in-hand they would pass usually going to cinema or ...
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Chatoyer should remain our only national hero
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March 24, 2006
Editor: I wish to give support to the views expressed by Allan Palmer with a minor modification. Nominations for National Hero should be reviewed once...
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Taxing Time of the Year
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March 24, 2006
The Inland Revenue Department has signaled its intention to get tough with tax defaulters here. They announced this week that those who do not pay up ...
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Hard to Sell?
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March 24, 2006
R. Andrew Cummings "Everyone has a right...." In clear and unmistakable terms, more than 50 years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights procl...
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Prevention is Better than Cure
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March 17, 2006
Editor: This writer is no expert on the subject of crime prevention or how best to solve a crime; however, it is the responsibility of every individua...
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Glenn Jackson Was an Important Public Figure
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March 17, 2006
EDITOR: I join with the thousands of citizens to mourn the passing of Glenn Ian Jackson. I am still trying to come to grips with this tragedy. I also ...
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Appointing a National Hero
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March 17, 2006
EDITOR: It is that time of year when national pride takes precedence over everything else. This state of affairs gives rise to the discussion as to wh...
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Bring an end to Hair Trimming
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March 17, 2006
Editor: There were times when the Rastafarian community took to the streets like a tidal wave, shouting slogans at those who had perpetually gagged, v...
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Don’t Confuse Pedophilia with Homosexuality
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March 17, 2006
Editor: I observe with interest the gradual opening of public discussion on the subject of homosexuality and, as usual, I welcome the unmasking of any...
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Under Fire?
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March 17, 2006
by R. Andrew Cummings We seem to be numbed and confused by the spate of murders that has hit a record high this year in this our “land of the blesse...
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Pioneers in Nation-Building
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March 17, 2006
Former Governor, the late Sir Rupert John (1916 - 1996) authored a book, "Pioneers in Nation-Building in a Caribbean mini-state." The book was publish...
Renewed Focus to National Heroes Day
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Renewed Focus to National Heroes Day
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March 10, 2006
Editor: I was able to listen into just that last portion of the “Letter from the ground” which was submitted by one Mr. Candy Edwards and is aired...
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Johnny Wimbrey -The Real Story
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March 10, 2006
Dear Editor: Allow me to respond to a letter that appeared in your newspaper titled -"Beware of a new wave of pyramid schemes". The writer, who did no...
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Homosexual Unions…
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March 10, 2006
Editor: In my letter of February 17, I in no way intended to hurt anyone or to encourage unjust victimization of anyone. It was my intention to join t...
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Hugh Mulzac: A great Vincentian
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March 3, 2006
by Maxwell Haywood Part I of II The month of March is our time to highlight and focus on our heritage and heroes. Many people have been calling for Hu...
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Black History Month revisited
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March 3, 2006
Editor: The celebration of Black History Month in SVG has become a controversial issue, not without reason for the stakes are indeed high. Some argue ...
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Another look at the brain drain
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March 3, 2006
EDITOR: While it's true that developing countries will continue to lose many of their brightest and best to the First world because of greener pasture...
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Education is the only way forward!
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March 3, 2006
Editor: I often lament as to the reasons why I am still in the Diaspora and have become one of the brain drain statistics that Camillo Gonsalves wrote...
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Is freedom, justice only for some?
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March 3, 2006
EDITOR: SALT is absolutely right. Freedom is not absolute. Homicidal individuals are not allowed to roam free on the streets killing at will just beca...
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Beware of new wave of pyramid schemes
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March 3, 2006
EDITOR: Last Saturday, at the bidding of my employer, I attended what was billed as a motivational seminar, featuring a “young, dynamic master motiv...
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Alfie and the West Indies
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March 3, 2006
By: Earle Robinson On Thursday, March 9, 2006, West Indies commences their third Test Match Series against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland. This ma...
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The NDP’s adolescent Foreign Policy
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March 3, 2006
Dr. Richard A. B. Cox Arhnim Eustace says his mission is building "a kinder and gentler society". This is a nice slogan borrowed from the American rig...
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Queen Sophia – the toast of SVG
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February 24, 2006
EDITOR: Last year, Sophia Young, a young Vincentian lass from Layou, St. Vincent and the Grenadines led Baylor University in the USA, to the 2005 NCAA...
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West Indies Federation 1958 – 1961
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February 24, 2006
EDITOR: Discussions about forming a political Federation among all the English speaking Caribbean Islands was held in 1947 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It...
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Where is President Sharon Cummings?
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February 24, 2006
by Theodore Browne Mrs. Sharon Cummings came to this beloved country with excellent academic credentials and a wealth of experience as an outstanding ...
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Agriculture not an engine of growth?
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February 24, 2006
Editor: I was absent from St. Vincent for the weekend of January 27th, and soon after my return I was referred to C.I. Martin’s article in the Searc...
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Following the blind
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February 24, 2006
Editor: The wearing of earrings by men, and tattoos have become very popular in this country. Many persons are wearing these things out of sheer ignor...
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Break us free from shackles of slavery
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February 24, 2006
EDITOR: We are into Black History Month which ties into the struggle, hardship, exploitation and disrespect our fore parents had to endure from those ...
Stemming the brain drain
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Stemming the brain drain
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February 24, 2006
by CAMILLO GONSALVES At first glance, the findings of "Emigration and Brain Drain: Evidence From the Caribbean" - a recent International Monetary Fund...
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This finger pointing has to stop now!
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February 17, 2006
Editor: In justifying our unwillingness to take up our own beds and walk, we have become proficient in the art of using an escape route. We will never...
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Service for shut-ins was a blessing
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February 17, 2006
Editor: I write to thank the Anglican clergy for having organised a special service at the Cathedral for the senior citizens/shut-ins in the Kingstown...
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ULP beyond 2010
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February 17, 2006
EDITOR: I know our Prime Minister quite well and I admire him. Before he became Prime Minister he said to me if ever he’s given a chance to become P...
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The nut behind the wheel…
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February 17, 2006
Editor: Although I totally agree with the writer who says that breathalyzers are overdue in St Vincent and the Grenadines, and the fact that seatbelts...
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Youth, death and driving
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February 17, 2006
Editor: Youth, Death and Driving. These are three topics we as the youth of St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been linking together for the past 9 m...
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No freedom is absolute
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February 17, 2006
EDITOR: Last week there was a New Times program in which the host EG Lynch and his callers were assessing the pros and cons of allowing a boat full of...
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Blackthink, Whiteout
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February 17, 2006
by Oscar Allen Blackthink, for me, is a gift from 1970 or thereabouts. One verse puts it this way: Blackthink is whitey's golgotha alphabet of fury on...
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‘No one party leader can do this alone’
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February 17, 2006
EDITOR: I CHALLENGE all svg politicians to be “brutally honest” with themselves, and take personal responsibility for changing the cynical way peo...
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Thank you, Sir Vincent Beache!
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February 10, 2006
EDITOR: The big contest is over and yes, I did celebrate. I wish to thank my brother Christopher for keeping me well informed during the campaign and ...
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‘PM’s Budget was not the worst!’
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February 10, 2006
EDITOR: I listened to Opposition Leader Arnhim Eustace’s response to Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves’ Budget presentation 2006; He said it is t...
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Is Ralph being outsmarted?
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February 10, 2006
EDITOR: Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has banked heavily on old Labour in appointing his “youth senators”. The Prime Minister justified his choices stating ...
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There is a howling ‘HOLLOW’ within!
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February 10, 2006
With songs of praise and shouts of acclamation the world over, the name Professor Wang echoed in my head like a beating drum. This brilliant South Kor...
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SVMC needs clear direction
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February 3, 2006
EDITOR: The saying is: Government and its many components are as good or as bad as those who administer. Of course the government is the boss, so that...
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Breathalyzers long overdue in SVG
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February 3, 2006
Editor: I read with interest about the impending introduction of breathalyzers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This is a long overdue step and will...
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