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Salary offer for psychiatrist a joke?
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December 13, 2016
Editor: The EC $117,000 a year the Government is offering for a psychiatrist is a joke – or worse, an insult; that’s less than US $44,000 per annu...
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Allen Stanford loses his final bid for freedom
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December 9, 2016
Editor: Allen Stanford, the man who spent tens of millions of dollars to promote the shorter version of cricket in the Caribbean, has lost his final b...
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‘A Stirring of Radicals,’ by Cecil A ‘Blazer’ Williams
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December 9, 2016
A Brief Appreciation by PR Campbell Dr Cleve Scott, in whose place I stand today, has written on the back cover of Blazer’s book: "This is a must re...
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The solution to red rain
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December 9, 2016
Editor: Murders committed with illegal guns are taking a catastrophic toll on the island of St Vincent and if the hemorrhaging from violence does not ...
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Spokespersons for NDP failed Mr Eustace
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December 6, 2016
Editor: Under the leadership of Mr Eustace, the NDP has been in opposition for 16 years with his brand of politics, which was kinder and much gentler ...
SVG Cycling Union president pays tribute to fallen cyclist
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SVG Cycling Union president pays tribute to fallen cyclist
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December 6, 2016
Editor: As I reminisce on my encounters with Randy Wilkinson, better known as ‘Bom’ or ‘Tall Boy’, I couldn’t help but to go back to the day...
World AIDS Day
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World AIDS Day
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December 6, 2016
by Minister of Health Luke Browne I am heartened to see here today so many people who have distinguished themselves in the fight against HIV and AIDS....
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The right to know….
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December 6, 2016
by The SVG Human Rights Association The St Vincent and the Grenadines Human Rights Association has a mission to promote the civil, political, economic...
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We have to be better prepared for these weather systems
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December 6, 2016
Editor: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 will be remembered by many residents of the fishing village of Rose Bank in the North Leeward constituency, as it b...
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Debunking ‘Fidel Castro’s mark on the world’
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December 6, 2016
Editor: The obsequious editorial by RT Luke V Browne, a ruling Unity Labour Party senator, lionizing the dictatorial rule of Fidel Castro, cannot go u...
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What is the science behind the decision to permanently stigmatize the Colonarie River?
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December 2, 2016
Editor: On November 28, 2016 I saw the following release on social media: "Public Service Announcement The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Enviro...
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Succession planning – Is there a need for it?
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December 2, 2016
Editor: What really is succession planning? Does succession planning evolve naturally or it’s just a random way of nature and life?{{more}} From the...
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Fidel Castro’s mark on the world
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December 2, 2016
by RT Luke V Browne lukebrowne@yahoo.com My first public undertaking as a young graduate of the University of the West Indies was a lecture series in ...
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Cuban graduates recognize the passing of a great world leader
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December 2, 2016
Editor: It is with profound sorrow and pain that we – the Cuban Graduates of St Vincent and the Grenadines – learn of the passing of the Commander...
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Why should we pay for disrupted Internet service?
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December 2, 2016
Editor: I usually refrain from public discourse, not because I think it is a bad thing, but because it has now become abused. Far more passionate and ...
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Be aware of climate change prostitutes
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December 2, 2016
by Hayden K Billingy Climate change prostitutes are those persons or countries that do not genuinely care about the phenomenon, do not understand the ...
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Fidel Castro reminiscences
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December 2, 2016
by Sir James Mitchell The last time I met President Fidel Castro was at the Japanese reception in New York during the Millennium Summit of the United ...
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`Bluff` – road going to Paget Farm needs urgent attention
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December 2, 2016
Editor: I am a fifth form students of the Bequia SDA secondary school. I would like to draw to the attention of the Prime Minister a problem which is ...
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Should women exercise authority in the Church?
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November 29, 2016
Editor: God loves women, whom he created in his image and also as a helper for men. Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:18. Jesus honoured a woman at a well by sp...
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Confidence and the overvalued US dollar: A ‘what if’ analysis
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November 29, 2016
Editor: It is no secret that one can achieve wonders with a little confidence. With the United States being a world power militarily, technologically ...
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Resetting the economic strategies for rural development in 10 rural constituencies
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November 29, 2016
Editor: The ULP administration has been the most successful and progressive administration in St Vincent and the Grenadines. However, despite the succ...
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Don’t wait until it’s too late, then say ‘if we did know’
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November 29, 2016
Editor: Criminal activities and crime are becoming serious problems for all Vincentians; it is also causing a negative impact on all sectors of develo...
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Make sure to have proper drainage and garbage bins on your property
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November 29, 2016
Editor: We have been of late experiencing a lot of rain on a daily basis. With these heavy rains, we have had flooding, landslides and other damage as...
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We have lost a true friend, a brother, a father, teacher and a proven fighter
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November 29, 2016
STATEMENT BY SVG/CUBA FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY IN TRIBUTE TO COMMANDANTE FIDEL CASTRO RUZ The St Vincent and the Grenadines/Cuba friendship Society joins wi...
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We must all play our part in reducing crime in SVG
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November 25, 2016
Editor: The rise in violent crimes is no doubt of concern to most Vincentians both at home and abroad. It is important that we honestly scrutinize the...
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Parliament needs to regularize minibus operations
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November 25, 2016
Editor: The time has come for Parliament to pay serious attention to the regulation of minibus operations throughout St Vincent and the Grena­dines (...
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We need to take responsibility as ‘concerned neighbours’ in our society
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November 25, 2016
Editor: The recent killings in which Jurani Baptiste is a person of interest shocked and stunned our community and yet if we go beyond our emotional s...
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Elimination of violence against women
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November 25, 2016
by Shannon Durrant-SamueL President of Soroptimist St Vincent and the Grenadines Soroptimists support the Day for Elimination of Violence Against Wome...
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Animal Farm comes full circle
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November 25, 2016
EDITOR: It seems the ULP Government’s policy is assassination of the character, indeed, the very persona, of anyone displaying anything but absolute...
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Show a little more respect to grieving families
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November 22, 2016
Editor: It is with sadness that I learnt of the tragic events that took place in St Vincent on Monday, November 14. I was informed by a friend from St...
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Good ideas for Mt Wynne/Peter’s Hope
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November 22, 2016
Editor: A veteran media colleague believes that I should give more information on the type of development I am determined to see at Mt Wynne/Peter’s...
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God Almighty sets up presidents according to His purpose!
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November 22, 2016
EDITOR: The heated debates on the recently concluded US elections may not end any time soon. The globalists’ agenda to set up a New World Order thro...
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Christians, wake up! Do not be a Jonah!
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November 22, 2016
EDITOR: The recent spate of criminal activity in St Vincent and the Grenadines is a very grave cause for concern. Never in my lifetime have I before h...
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Will Dr Friday make the necessary sacrifices for NDP?
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November 22, 2016
Editor: My reason for supporting the NDP after Sir James Mitchell left was because of Mr Eustace. I honestly thought that, if given the chance, he wou...
A must read: Cecil ‘Blazer’  Williams’ ‘A Stirring of Radicals’
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A must read: Cecil ‘Blazer’ Williams’ ‘A Stirring of Radicals’
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November 22, 2016
Editor: On August 22, 2012, the United States of America Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) approved for release a SECRET document on Black Radicalism ...
Dogs  on the prowl for Christmas
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Dogs on the prowl for Christmas
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November 18, 2016
EDITOR: Dogs are on the prowl once again, killing animals and depriving families and farmers of much needed meat for the Christmas season. The strange...
A visit to Jerusalem
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A visit to Jerusalem
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November 18, 2016
Editor: It was early in January 1999 when I learnt that the Catholics were organizing an excursion to Jerusalem. I always wanted to visit that country...
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Economic Citizenship makes no sense
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November 18, 2016
EDITOR: I passed through Antigua recently on my way to a meeting in Jamaica. We did not come off the plane there, but I looked out the aircraft’s wi...
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Why is Flow’s service so poor?
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November 18, 2016
EDITOR: I met John Malone many years ago in Colorado when I worked for a company that made electronic components for one of his many telecommunication...
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Nothing will be the same!
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November 15, 2016
Editor: My name is Maurice John Jr and I am extremely passionate about technology. This passion, cultivated at the St Vincent Boys Grammar School, has...
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Big contribution from a humble man
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November 15, 2016
Editor: It is with great sadness that I learnt last week of the passing of Dick Lowe. Not as well-known as his fabled siblings, Guy and Raltie, of nat...
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It was nice meeting you, dear Dr Vivian
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November 15, 2016
Editor: Dr Vivian Child devoted most of her life serving the population of St Vincent and the Grenadines; she worked as a doctor in our hospital durin...
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Prophets and Politicians: The (d)evolution of American democracy
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November 15, 2016
Dr Garrey Michael Dennie St Mary’s College of Maryland No one can see 200 hundred years into the future, though politicians crave the power and prop...
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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
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May 13, 2025
TRINIDAD ANDTOBAGO has clinched victory over Jamaica in the inaugural International Reparation Debate, hosted by the Centre for Reparations Research a...
District Stairs spruces up Police Public Relations and Complaints Office
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District Stairs spruces up Police Public Relations and Complaints Office
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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
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Government launches GYVE programme targetting Youths
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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
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May 13, 2025
A 45YEAR OLD man who has been convicted 46 times, is awaiting sentencing after he confessed to six more offences, including stealing a transformer and...
Thousands on temporary electricity connections after expiration date
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Thousands on temporary electricity connections after expiration date
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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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