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To many flies at Belle Isle correctional facility
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To many flies at Belle Isle correctional facility
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December 6, 2024
EDITOR: Ever since the solid waste management unit started the landfill at Belle Isle, despite resistance by local environmentalists that contaminated...
Skin bleaching… is Black  not attractive enough?
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Skin bleaching… is Black not attractive enough?
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December 3, 2024
EDITOR: Skin bleaching is becoming popular here in SVG and other parts of the Caribbean and the world where there are Negros. Black is beautiful, and ...
Do the right thing! no cement plant at the old airport
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Do the right thing! no cement plant at the old airport
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November 29, 2024
EDITOR: Stop construction of a cement plant at the ocean-facing end of E.T Joshua Airport. I noticed some strange activity at the southern end of the ...
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Let us use technology for the right purpose
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November 15, 2024
Editor: Technology plays an important role in this modern age of development. Social media has its good and its bad. While it can be used positively, ...
Gaygay is longing to go home
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Gaygay is longing to go home
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November 15, 2024
Editor: The call was urgent. The tone of voice was very serious and demanding: “Pick up Gaygay.” It was not one to be refused. She is accustomed to de...
Harris defeated by American Dream
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Harris defeated by American Dream
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November 15, 2024
Editor: As a gay black Jamaican with Haitian-American relatives I wanted a different result on November 5. However, despite the positive energy genera...
The American  Presidential Election
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The American Presidential Election
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November 15, 2024
Editor: The victory by Donald Trump at the presidential election is one that is not greeted with joy in the Caribbean and by many non -whites living i...
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A time for us to reflect
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November 1, 2024
EDITOR: As the nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates its 45th anniversary of Independence this year it brings to mind that history matte...
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Saluting the Rose Bank Anglican Church
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November 1, 2024
EDITOR: The Rose Bank Anglican Church is this year celebrating one hundred years of existence. Undoubtedly that organization had over the years played...
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You must never allow duties to become too numerous for you to handle
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November 1, 2024
EDITOR: Persons live in a world where there is much work to do. They are faced with tasks that they should carry out to get done. There is the ever ke...
A new name for a new era: honouring  St Vincent’s indigenous past
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A new name for a new era: honouring St Vincent’s indigenous past
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October 24, 2024
EDITOR: As we reflect on the recent Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Independence Day, I propose that we engage in a collective discussion—both in St Vince...
Christ as Head of our Nation
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Christ as Head of our Nation
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October 24, 2024
EDITOR: We as a nation have progressed, but have declined righteously. I know, we have many more religions, yet as a nation we seem to lack that right...
Some improvements needed in national football circles
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Some improvements needed in national football circles
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October 18, 2024
EDITOR: I was a spectator at both the game on Thursday and sent an email to the federation highlighting certain things I felt could be improved not ju...
As a Christian nation we need to be practising forgiveness
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As a Christian nation we need to be practising forgiveness
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October 18, 2024
EDITOR: We are often referred to as a Christian nation. So that means that our lifestyle and practices ought to be in line with Christian values and p...
Child- friendly spaces are a necessity
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Child- friendly spaces are a necessity
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October 11, 2024
EDITOR: The spaces where children can safely and happily dwell are being depleted. Home, school, and church should be safe spaces for children. But th...
Respect and kindness for everyone, on World Mental Health Day and everyday
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Respect and kindness for everyone, on World Mental Health Day and everyday
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October 11, 2024
Editor: As a psychologist, I always take time to reflect on World Mental Health Day (10th October). This year, the focus is on mental health in the wo...
Save our fishing industry
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Save our fishing industry
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October 4, 2024
EDITOR: Some frightening information was published in the St. Vincent Times online publication on September 27, 2024 under the headline: “SVG Govt cou...
A turn around  is needed in  our homes
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A turn around is needed in our homes
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October 4, 2024
EDITOR: The home is very important. It can make or break a child. There are no perfect homes. However, there are two major pillars in a healthy home a...
Male teachers can help our fatherless boys find hope
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Male teachers can help our fatherless boys find hope
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October 4, 2024
EDITOR: It appears as though teaching has been viewed as a role set aside only for the female gender. I have observed over the years that most of my s...
Where is humanity? Is  ‘the Home of the Brave’  now afraid? What has  become of Arab Solidarity?
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Where is humanity? Is ‘the Home of the Brave’ now afraid? What has become of Arab Solidarity?
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September 27, 2024
EDITOR: All these are relevant questions in light of the continuing carnage and wilful slaughter in the Middle East, in full view of the whole world, ...
Living beyond the gloom
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Living beyond the gloom
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September 27, 2024
Gloom can be considered as something that makes the body feel down and depressed. It is a realisation of sorrow and levelled bitterness. According to ...
My Alma Mater
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My Alma Mater
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September 27, 2024
EDITOR: The SVG Boys Grammar School celebrated 116 years. It is indeed a milestone worthy of praise. It has come a long way. As a former student, I am...
The case for anonymity
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The case for anonymity
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September 24, 2024
Editor: There is an article in your September 20, 2024 edition titled “Dr Friday incorrect on national student loan programme figures”. My primary int...
Of this and that
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Of this and that
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September 24, 2024
Editor: I must state from the outset that I am impressed with the level of print media journalism in SVG and had a great time reading all three local ...
Rich getting insanely richer!
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Rich getting insanely richer!
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September 13, 2024
Editor: If ever we were to look at what is wrong in this world, the best example is the rate at which the rich are getting richer, insanely so, while ...
Transportation Woes in North Leeward
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Transportation Woes in North Leeward
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September 13, 2024
Editor: Transportation continues to be a problem in this country. North Leeward is no exception when it comes to having difficulties travelling as a p...
The Lord says repent!
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The Lord says repent!
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September 6, 2024
EDITOR: Greetings and peace to all my Father’s children, I am declaring a message to all from the Lord. My name is Sister Jouvita Williams an ambassad...
North Leeward Road in Peril
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North Leeward Road in Peril
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September 6, 2024
EDITOR: It is good to hear and know of the road repairs programme that is currently going on and plan to take place in the near future. While complime...
Flow, we need better service!
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Flow, we need better service!
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August 30, 2024
EDITOR: Communication companies play a very important role in that they give the opportunity to give and receive information. Utility companies also p...
The true reality of what faces us in SVG
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The true reality of what faces us in SVG
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August 30, 2024
EDITOR: I sat and listened to the Democratic National Convention in the United States of America and I was very touched by many of the speakers, espec...
Bats take over schools at Union Island
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Bats take over schools at Union Island
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August 30, 2024
EDITOR: At a time when staff and administration should have been meeting to plan for the new school year, it appears that bats have taken over the sch...
Vybz Kartel embraced but teachers and public servants discarded
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Vybz Kartel embraced but teachers and public servants discarded
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August 30, 2024
EDITOR: Jamaican artiste Adidja Palmer (Vybz Kartel) got a seat at the ‘king’s table’ while teachers and public servants are still being oppressed by ...
The roof is off, but…
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The roof is off, but…
Forrest 
August 26, 2024
My house roof was blown off about a month ago when a category 4 hurricane called Beryl hit St.Vincent and the Grenadines. I was in my personal space p...
The roof is off, but…
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The roof is off, but…
Christina 
August 21, 2024
My house roof was blown off about a month ago when a category 4 hurricane called Beryl hit St.Vincent and the Grenadines. I was in my personal space p...
Hopeful about the  possibilities for an upgraded  Sir Vincent Beache Stadium
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Hopeful about the possibilities for an upgraded Sir Vincent Beache Stadium
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August 16, 2024
EDITOR: Sports is very import. Many persons were locked into their television watching the Olympics. I take this opportunity to extend congrats to our...
Growing homicide rate in SVG – a cause for serious concern
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Growing homicide rate in SVG – a cause for serious concern
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August 16, 2024
EDITOR: The homicide rate in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has become a growing concern for residents and visitors alike in what was once considered ...
Op-Ed: Hurricanes are inevitable, but disasters are not
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Op-Ed: Hurricanes are inevitable, but disasters are not
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August 9, 2024
by ELIZABETH RILEY, Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Prof. Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the Wo...
Living spiritually in this world
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Living spiritually in this world
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August 9, 2024
EDITOR: “For they that are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For the mind of ...
Animal cruelty prosecutions have our support
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Animal cruelty prosecutions have our support
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August 9, 2024
EDITOR: There have been animal cruelty laws in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) since 1987, which sadly have been ineffective for quite some time. ...
“Our Reader’s Opinion”
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“Our Reader’s Opinion”
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August 2, 2024
EDITOR: A couple years ago, I read an article in “Our Reader’s Opinion” dated November 15, 2011 by Herbert Young. In the article he was celebrating hi...
When death comes knocking
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When death comes knocking
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July 26, 2024
EDITOR: Our condolences go out to those who have lost loved ones. It is something we can never get accustomed to, no matter how hard we try. When deat...
West Indies cricketers did well but…
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West Indies cricketers did well but…
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June 28, 2024
EDITOR: Now that we have been knocked out of the World Cup, we know that there would plenty discussions, criticism, and even judgement about the perfo...
Do we take hurricanes and storms seriously?
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Do we take hurricanes and storms seriously?
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June 28, 2024
EDITOR: Evelyn: Ava, can you turn on the radio for me please? I do not want to miss the 6:00 p.m news. Radio Announcer: In today’s news, St. Vincent a...
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We will still pursue CBI says Opposition Leader Dr Friday
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We will still pursue CBI says Opposition Leader Dr Friday
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July 31, 2025
LEADER OFTHE OPPOSITION New Democratic Party (NDP), Dr Godwin Friday, said despite the several negative issues that have been revealed about the Citiz...
Post-Beryl income support to continue into August – PM
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Post-Beryl income support to continue into August – PM
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July 31, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT has dispersed almost EC$30 million since January 2025 in assistance to households in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. This, according ...
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Designs completed for East St George Secondary School
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July 31, 2025
THE PRELIMINARY DESIGNS are completed, paving the way for actual work to begin on the construction of a secondary school in the constituency of East S...
New initiative being introduced to ease transportation woes for vulnerable citizens
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New initiative being introduced to ease transportation woes for vulnerable citizens
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July 31, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT IS soon to introduce a transportation initiative to ease the transportation woes of people needing dialysis treatment, as well as the e...
Five recipients of Teachers Credit Union scholarship urged to be role models
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Five recipients of Teachers Credit Union scholarship urged to be role models
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July 31, 2025
THE TEACHERS Cooperative Credit Union (TCCU) has added five students to the list of 31 who receive scholarship support through their secondary and ter...

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