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Help! help! our children are struggling to read!
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Help! help! our children are struggling to read!
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July 9, 2021
EDITOR: I wish to bring national attention and outcry to the serious plight of illiteracy in our schools. During this week of National Diagnostic Read...
We will rise again
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We will rise again
Webmaster 
July 9, 2021
EDITOR: We will rise again from the ashes and the challenges that face us as a nation. It is said that when it rains it pours. We have been dealing an...
Introduce Digital literacy progammes in SVG schools
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Introduce Digital literacy progammes in SVG schools
Webmaster 
July 9, 2021
EDITOR: St. Vincent and the Grenadines, along with the rest of the world was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Our schools were forced to make the ra...
There are weird bedfellows in politics
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There are weird bedfellows in politics
Webmaster 
July 9, 2021
EDITOR: Politics creates weird bedfellows. Case in point, feral Frank DaSilva and intellectual snob Jomo Thomas are now political allies. Who would’ve...
The time to act is now
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The time to act is now
webmaster 
July 2, 2021
After many weeks of speculation, discussion, and protestations, we have seen charges being brought against three individuals in the Cornelius John sag...
Time for a shake up in the Public Service
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Time for a shake up in the Public Service
webmaster 
July 2, 2021
Editor: Public servants play a major role in the development of any country. They can also retard and undermine the progress of any country. To me the...
Let’s check up on ourselves!
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Let’s check up on ourselves!
webmaster 
July 2, 2021
Editor: James 4:8 urges us to draw near to God, who in turn, will draw near to us. God wants us to do so before the “end of the world” comes when all ...
Role of Schools in preserving calypso
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Role of Schools in preserving calypso
webmaster 
July 2, 2021
There is much that the schools can do to promote and preserve the calypso artform. Students can be guided to compose the lyrics, rhythm, and music for...
Radical change needed in  culture of football governance
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Radical change needed in culture of football governance
webmaster 
July 2, 2021
The role of the General Secretary of the SVGFF[St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation] is to support the Chair who is normally the Presiden...
An open Letter to the Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves
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An open Letter to the Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves
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June 29, 2021
Dear Sir, It is with grave concern for the sovereignty of our nation, the pride of our people and the future generations that I am writing this letter...
Social Insecurity
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Social Insecurity
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June 29, 2021
EDITOR: Our country is experiencing “extreme poverty” and we may all be responsible. Although the Bible says that we will always have the poor around ...
More controversy over ‘Windrush’ legacy
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More controversy over ‘Windrush’ legacy
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June 25, 2021
The history of post-war migration from the Caribbean to the UK is indelibly linked to the passenger ship, Empire Windrush, credited with landing the f...
What has gone wrong with some police officers?
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What has gone wrong with some police officers?
webmaster 
June 25, 2021
EDITOR: The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police service have come under much scrutiny and criticism of late, due to series of allegations. This...
Holy Communion, a political weapon against President Biden?
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Holy Communion, a political weapon against President Biden?
webmaster 
June 22, 2021
Is the sacrament of Holy Communion, the most important ritual in Christianity, to become a political weapon in the Catholic Church? This question has ...
Celebrating International Day of Yoga 2021: Yoga for Wellness
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Celebrating International Day of Yoga 2021: Yoga for Wellness
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June 22, 2021
EDITOR: On the occasion of 7th edition of International Day of Yoga (IDY), 2021 being celebrated by India and the international community with the thr...
Vincy Heat is moving into a new phase
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Vincy Heat is moving into a new phase
webmaster 
June 22, 2021
VINCY HEAT suffered in the entire game against a young Cuba Team, compared to previous teams, due to a complete lack of organization during defensive/...
40Th anniversary of 1981 bills- final installment:
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40Th anniversary of 1981 bills- final installment:
Significance of power of people
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June 18, 2021
For the last eight weeks or so, we have been devoting this space to cover what has been one of the most significant political and social developments ...
I need answers
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I need answers
webmaster 
June 18, 2021
Editor: If we are honest enough we would admit that BRAGSA did a splendid job in clearing the roads throughout the country and making lives a bit more...
Thoughts on Caribbean Airlines decision to purchase the Boeing 737 max
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Thoughts on Caribbean Airlines decision to purchase the Boeing 737 max
webmaster 
June 18, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic brought with it many lessons, one of which is, we must be willing to think ahead and be innovative in our business models if we ...
Lost in Cyberspace
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Lost in Cyberspace
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June 18, 2021
Many are wondering where are our children today? The answer is that they are literally lost in cyberspace. What are they doing there? How are they far...
The Coast Guard and maritime transportation in the Southern  Grenadines especially Mayreau
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The Coast Guard and maritime transportation in the Southern Grenadines especially Mayreau
webmaster 
June 18, 2021
editor; The S.V.G Coast Guard is the nation’s principal law enforcement authority on the St. Vincent and the Grenadines waters and on land. Its missio...
Examples of responsible relief spending
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Examples of responsible relief spending
webmaster 
June 15, 2021
EDITOR: Monies are only expended in the recipient’s area of interest. The preferred mode of disbursement is low or no interest loans or advance paymen...
Are Our Schools designed to teach children to think?
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Are Our Schools designed to teach children to think?
webmaster 
June 15, 2021
“Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualising, applying, analysing, synthesising, and/or eva...
40th anniversary of 1981 Bills: Police Sick-Out; Bills Killed – Part 12
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40th anniversary of 1981 Bills: Police Sick-Out; Bills Killed – Part 12
Webmaster 
June 11, 2021
The two massive demonstrations organised by the National Committee in Defence of Democracy (NCDD), as well as the historic stay away from work on June...
PSU wants justice for shooting victim
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PSU wants justice for shooting victim
webmaster 
June 11, 2021
Editor: The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Public Service Union makes the following public statement regarding the alleged involvement of Senator Morg...
Black Wall Street
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Black Wall Street
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June 11, 2021
Editor: I was hoping someone else in last week’s papers would have reminded us about what occurred in Tulsa, because if we forget, it would be like wh...
Reading is still necessary
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Reading is still necessary
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June 8, 2021
EDITOR: They are mostly senior citizens, persons over 60 years. A few are younger and fewer still are students. They read widely frequenting the Publi...
It’s a satanic lie to associate the Vaccine with the mark of the beast
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It’s a satanic lie to associate the Vaccine with the mark of the beast
webmaster 
June 8, 2021
EDITOR: There have lately many talks about the mark of the beast as it relates to the Corona Virus Vaccine. Amongst the front liners are some church l...
Those who were silent are now blame-able
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Those who were silent are now blame-able
webmaster 
June 4, 2021
Editor: Dr. Godwin Friday’s expression of vehement disapproval of the Government’s accommodating in Parliament the senator implicated in the incident ...
Something is rotten in the state of SVG
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Something is rotten in the state of SVG
Vol.2
webmaster 
June 4, 2021
The Rule of Law is “ the restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating to well defined and established laws” (Oxford). Laws are nece...
40th Anniversary of 1981 Bills: Killing the Bills, people-style – Part 11
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40th Anniversary of 1981 Bills: Killing the Bills, people-style – Part 11
Webmaster 
June 4, 2021
In spite of the tremendous turnout at the June 3 mass demonstration and rally at the market square in Kingstown, the Cato government, though severely ...
Make medical marijuana available in Gaol
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Make medical marijuana available in Gaol
webmaster 
June 1, 2021
EDITOR: We might argue and say, ‘why the hell they are in gaol (jail) in the first place’ and justifiably so, but we must remember that we are not liv...
40th Anniversary Of 1981 Bills:  The Power Of The People Unleashed – Part 10
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40th Anniversary Of 1981 Bills: The Power Of The People Unleashed – Part 10
Webmaster 
May 28, 2021
So outrageous were the “Dread Bills”, tabled by the government in Parliament in May 1981, that not only did they evoke massive local protest but cause...
We are one Global family
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We are one Global family
webmaster 
May 28, 2021
Editor: We are one Vincy family! One Caribbean family! One Global family! When La Soufriere Volcano started erupting explosively, the response to our ...
System 3 Sports Academy seeks answers
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System 3 Sports Academy seeks answers
webmaster 
May 28, 2021
Editor: This executive keeps outdoing itself. Not only makng a joke of having an investigation into allegations against players, while not really inve...
An independent prosecutor and the rule of law
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An independent prosecutor and the rule of law
webmaster 
May 28, 2021
by Dr Garrey Dennie and Marlon Bute   An unprecedented crisis now confronts the justice system in SVG.   The Commissioner of Police has acknowledged t...
Build back better
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Build back better
webmaster 
May 28, 2021
Relief monies are available and we must be very careful how they are spent. All of it should be channelled to the productive sector. Monies given with...
40th anniversary of 1981 bills – Part 9
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40th anniversary of 1981 bills – Part 9
Russell sends damning resignation
Webmaster 
May 21, 2021
As St Vincent and the Grenadines entered the last two weeks of May 1981, it was a veritable cauldron, seething and bubbling with dissatisfaction and u...
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF 1981 BILLS – Part 8
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40TH ANNIVERSARY OF 1981 BILLS – Part 8
A national umbrella formed to defend rights
Webmaster 
May 14, 2021
We are coming close to the completion of the series to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the epic Peoples struggle of 1981 which forced the governme...
Where do we go from here?
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Where do we go from here?
webmaster 
May 14, 2021
Despite the mixed feelings following the most recent string of disasters that have impacted St. Vincent and the Grenadines, it can be agreed by all th...
Philbert Chambers
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Philbert Chambers
webmaster 
May 11, 2021
By Keresha Chambers Despite all the good you’ve done you did get one thing wrong You left a hole in our hearts now that you’re gone Though Heaven has ...
If the baby hits the bottom, get to the bottom of it!
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If the baby hits the bottom, get to the bottom of it!
webmaster 
May 11, 2021
EDITOR: On April 18, 2020, a video of a mom soaked in blood after delivering her baby on a bench at a public facility in SVG circulated online. In thi...
40th anniversary 1981 Bills: Essential Services – Part 7
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40th anniversary 1981 Bills: Essential Services – Part 7
“A dagger deep into the throats of workers”
Webmaster 
May 7, 2021
As the industrial climate in SVG worsened during the month of April 1981, rumours began to be circulated that the government was planning to introduce...
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St. Joseph’s Convent T&T wins Inaugural UWI International Reparation Debate
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St. Joseph’s Convent T&T wins Inaugural UWI International Reparation Debate
Webmaster 
May 13, 2025
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO has clinched victory over Jamaica in the inaugural International Reparation Debate, hosted by the Centre for Reparations Research ...
District Stairs spruces up Police Public Relations and Complaints Office
News
District Stairs spruces up Police Public Relations and Complaints Office
Webmaster 
May 13, 2025
DISTRICT STAIRS SVG Ltd., a company with operations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Canada, has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social ...
Government launches GYVE programme targetting Youths
News
Government launches GYVE programme targetting Youths
Webmaster 
May 13, 2025
A NEW PROGRAMME in which the government is targetting youth volunteerism across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), was launched on Monday, May 12, 2...
Man with 46 convictions to be sentenced for stealing from church
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Man with 46 convictions to be sentenced for stealing from church
Webmaster 
May 13, 2025
A 45 YEAR OLD man who has been convicted 46 times, is awaiting sentencing after he confessed to six more offences, including stealing a transformer an...
Thousands on temporary electricity connections after expiration date
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Thousands on temporary electricity connections after expiration date
Webmaster 
May 13, 2025
MINISTER OFTRANSPORT and Works, Montgomery Daniel, has praised the “excellent work” being done by the Electrical Inspectorate Unit, but expressed conc...

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