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Walt Disney urged to do right thing
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March 11, 2005
From: Michael Polonio - President, National Garifuna Council of Belize To: Chief Executive Officer The Walt Disney Company 500 S. Buena Vista Street B...
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Hard-working Teachers cry injustice
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March 11, 2005
Editor: The voice of conscience compels me to share with the general public the gross injustice meted out to some teachers, especially in the governme...
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Condoms in prison – deception exposed
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March 11, 2005
Editor: Over the last few years, contributors to several local newspapers have written on the issue of whether or not condoms should be issued to pris...
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Reduce this noise pollution
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March 11, 2005
Editor: Vincentians are being told constantly these days, that we need to be more productive and efficient, if we are to meet successfully the challen...
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Daniel – take warning!
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March 11, 2005
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” – Matthew 18:20 Can a man stone a church and still be regarded as a...
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The cost of naturalness
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March 11, 2005
EDITOR: The Cost of Naturalness by The connection many older Vincentians feel to their homeland is rooted in early memories of country life. They refl...
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Reduce noise pollution now
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March 4, 2005
Editor: Vincentians are being constantly told these days, that we need to be more productive and efficient, if we are to successfully meet the challen...
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What kind of justice is this?
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March 4, 2005
EDITOR: I send this letter to be published so that those in authority would know there are concerned Vincentians living abroad who wish for a serious ...
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So where are we to turn… who is right?
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March 4, 2005
EDITOR: Help me with this. I am trying to reconcile the views expressed last week by three different writers in two different newspapers. Casper Londo...
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The banana saga vs diversification
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February 25, 2005
by Edwin Laurent Five weeks ago, this information series began with the perspectives of a sceptical young Vincentian professional and last week, revie...
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Fedup with the postal system
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February 25, 2005
Editor: It is really amazing and stunning to know that as small as our island is, the government and the nationals cannot control an effective flow to...
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Pirates, just amusement
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February 25, 2005
Editor: Before we get too carried away with concerns over whether the Disney organisation will defame the Caribs, their descendants, and by further ex...
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Majoring in minors?
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February 25, 2005
EDITOR: It is with a wry smile that I read Joel Jack's letter 'Lent and Lies'. Brother Jack asks, "Does the Bible command us to, or give any examples ...
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Respect my privacy, integrity as a tax payer
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February 25, 2005
EDITOR: I am hoping that you would find the space to publish this letter, which I am writing partly as a civic duty as a Vincentian national, and part...
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Banana Saga VI – The current threat
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February 18, 2005
This week’s article addresses the current threat to our banana trade posed by the impending changes to the EU’s import system. I have already expl...
Caribs and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
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Caribs and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
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February 18, 2005
Editor: The Council of the Carib Territory in Dominica has taken the correct decision not to participate in the filming of the movie "Pirates of the C...
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Were the Caribs Cannibals?
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February 18, 2005
A reprint of an article submitted by Dr. I.A.E. Kirby In the mid-latitudes of Europe all surplus domestic animals were slaughtered at the approach of ...
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The seeds of our culture – growth or extinction?
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February 18, 2005
EDITOR: The word 'culture' is one we hear fairly often, and has come narrowly to mean 'entertainment'. But in scientific or biological terms a culture...
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St. Vincent off the map
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February 18, 2005
EDITOR: When I was growing up in St. Vincent, I wasn't too proud of my village - Chapmans. Whenever I visited posh places like Villa or Kingstown – ...
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Bob Marley Lives
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February 18, 2005
EDITOR: Bob Marley was quite prophetic in one of his many songs called "Bad Card" when he declared "You ah go tired fi see mi face, can't get mi out o...
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Lent and lies
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February 18, 2005
Editor: How long will we live a lie? For many years a series of religious lies have been stuffed down our ears and to a large extent many have accepte...
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The Privy Council: Enough is enough
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February 18, 2005
by Camillo M. Gonsalves THE JAMAICAN government shuffled meekly to the steps of the Privy Council to beg our colonial masters for permission to leave ...
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Handicapped or disabled?
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February 11, 2005
Editor: I wish to draw your attention to a minority group in our country that is often neglected and does not receive the attention that they duly des...
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Mini-van drivers taking us for a ride
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February 11, 2005
EDITOR: While passenger van operators are clamouring for higher bus fares they are short changing local commuters. On numerous occasions buses assigne...
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Bequia tourism leading the pack
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February 11, 2005
Editor: A recent vacation in Bequia has left friends and me truly impressed with the Bequia Tourism Association and the people of Bequia. You are doin...
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Real senators need a senate
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February 11, 2005
Editor: I want to suggest some answers to these two questions: What the purpose of the senators is and why the senators must meet in their own assembl...
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Celebrating love
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February 11, 2005
EDITOR: At this time of the year, and more specifically February 14, which is referred to as Valentine's Day, many claim to be celebrating love. 'Love...
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My Dearest
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February 11, 2005
You are my rose in the morning And my flower in the evening You are the love in my heart And the beauty in my soul I set you in the highest place The ...
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The Banana Saga (Part 111)
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February 11, 2005
by Edwin Laurent Last week, I reviewed the history of the banana dispute. In this article, I examine the current workings of the European Union market...
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NDP position on Cuba backward
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February 4, 2005
Editor: Last week, following the successful visit to Cuba by Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, the NDP unleashed a vicious, childlike attack. The po...
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Some suggestions for SVG in 2005
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February 4, 2005
EDITOR: In a recent discussion with some friends, the topic of what can be done to improve SVG in the next 25 years came up. I submit some of my own o...
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The Banana Saga (Part II)
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February 4, 2005
The History by Edwin Laurent in Brussels Reform of Europe's import arrangements for bananas and the accompanying dispute, were notable features of int...
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ULP, please take stock before next election
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January 28, 2005
EDITOR: I am a well-wisher of the ULP Government. There is no doubt in my mind that they are trying their best to govern this country in these trying ...
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Why does local mail take so long?
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January 28, 2005
Editor: Did you ever look at the postal date stamped on your local mail? Did you notice that the postal date might be a month or more before the date ...
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No to fare rise
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January 28, 2005
Editor: As a passenger who travels regularly on the minivans I do support a rise in the fares in certain areas. I recommend that only North Leeward an...
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Allowable mortgage interest not moving
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January 28, 2005
Editor: Year after year the Government has increased the standard deductions for taxpayers; it is now at $14,000. {{more}} However, the mortgage inter...
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Ideas, history and a united people
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January 28, 2005
Editor: In 2004, an interesting sharing and exchange of ideas filled the pages of our local newspapers. There were two ideas or recommendations, which...
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The Banana Saga (Part I)
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January 28, 2005
by Edwin Laurent, Brussels On December 30, the Government of Ecuador, the world's largest banana exporter, announced the price to be paid to growers u...
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A flight experience
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January 21, 2005
EDITOR: St. Vincent and the Grenadines is under pressure to compete and comply with international standards of safety at our airports and ports. This ...
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Congrats to Rose Bank lighting crew
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January 21, 2005
Editor: Let me take this opportunity to wish all Vincentians and those abroad who normally read this paper a blessed and Christ-filled 2005. I give th...
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Playing the blind lead the blind
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January 21, 2005
Editor: It is said that if you know where you came from you will know where you are going. With the exception of the basic political history that exis...
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The power of expression
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January 21, 2005
Editor: After having written my opinion that party political conflict drains the intelligence, creativity and productivity of the nation, I discovered...