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I support programme to help ex-prisoners
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October 28, 2016
Editor: The launching of a programme to assist former prisoners is indeed very commendable. Let us hope that this programme will be well supported and...
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37th anniversary of Independence for SVG
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October 28, 2016
Editor: St Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates its 37th anniversary of Independence on Thursday, October 27. The multi-island state is one of the la...
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Pull up yo’ socks!
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October 28, 2016
(A message to the distributors of Omega XL) Editor: Over a period of years, my doctor has been prescribing various types of medication in keeping with...
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Is Cave Hill on the decline?
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October 21, 2016
Editor: I ask this question with a heavy heart after a conversation I had with someone who was on campus in my time. She said to me bluntly: "Cave Hil...
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Please give attention to neglected roads
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October 21, 2016
Editor: Roads are very important to the development of any country and they also assist with transportation by making it comfortable. To begin with, f...
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Keep the flame of knowledge burning
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October 21, 2016
Editor: The celebration of the Independence of St Vincent and the Grena­dines (SVG) is usually a time for reflection and research. It is a good time ...
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An open letter to the Editor of Searchlight
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October 18, 2016
Editor: A few weeks ago, I proudly expressed my opinion about this newspaper’s front page story, where they carried several stories about successful...
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‘King of the Dirt,’ a great racing event
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October 18, 2016
Editor: Let me begin by commending the SVGAA for making history in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) by hosting its first ever ‘King of the Dirtâ€...
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Flow, stop blocking the channels I am paying for!
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October 18, 2016
Editor: I have, for some time now, been paying formerly Karib Cable and now Flow for a complete Sports package, mainly so I could view English Premier...
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Haiti, I’m sorry!
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October 18, 2016
Editor: The recent devastation by Hurricane Matthew brought to mind the words of the song, "Haiti, I’m sorry” by David Rudder. Watching the pictur...
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Are you a Christian who goes the extra mile?
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October 14, 2016
Editor: As a Christian nation (made up of believers in Christ Jesus), it puzzles me that here in SVG, so many social evils go unspoken of by Christian...
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Too many workers without pay
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October 14, 2016
Editor: Last week, the "Wake-up Call” morning programme, hosted by Candy Man and Provie on Xtreme FM, touched on several prevailing issues of a soci...
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KCCU Dance Festival Finals 2016 – A review
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October 11, 2016
Editor: On Saturday evening, I attended the final event of the KCCU National Dance Festival, a night to showcase the gold medallists in the different ...
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Abandoning the monarchy
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October 11, 2016
Editor: Barbados Prime Minister announced more than 18 months ago that Her Majesty the Queen will be removed as titular head of Barbados before the co...
Tourism development and poverty in SVG
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Tourism development and poverty in SVG
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October 7, 2016
by G Marlon Mills (gmvmills2@gmail.com) The recently announced sale of the Peter’s Hope estate is no doubt a timely development for the current admi...
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What is the NDP tourism policy?
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October 7, 2016
Editor: I read with amusement, but not surprise that the New Democratic Party (NDP) is opposed to the recently announced sale by the government of 31 ...
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Vulnerable small states need global support
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October 7, 2016
by Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General Hurricane seasons have always been a stark reality of Caribbean life. Many of the natural disaste...
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Remembering Cubana 455
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October 4, 2016
Editor: Thursday, October 6, marks the 40th anniversary of Cubana Air disaster which claimed the lives of 73, including 11 Guyanese, mainly students. ...
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Rigours of Vincy public transport system
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October 4, 2016
Editor: Please permit me to express my utter disgust with the state of the public transport system in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). I am a born...
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Reflections on Old Boys’ Day
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September 30, 2016
Editor: I was honoured to have participated in the Old Boys’ Day activity at the St Vincent Grammar School. It was with a deep sense of pride that I...
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Another year of existence of SVGS
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September 30, 2016
Editor: Congratulations are in order for yet another year of existence of the St Vincent Boys Grammar School. I am proud to be a former student of thi...
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Are you a Christian who goes the extra mile?
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September 30, 2016
Editor: As a Christian nation (made up of believers in Christ Jesus), it puzzles me that here in SVG, so many social evils go unspoken of by Christian...
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Putting SVG in its place
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September 30, 2016
by Lisa Deane The General Debate of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 71) began this September, affording 193 member-state...
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Marijuana: What parents should know!
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September 27, 2016
Editor: The Hemp Plant (Cannabis sativa) – the parts used are dried, shredded leaves, stems, and flowers. Cannabis is a term that refers to marijuan...
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Alexander Hamilton and Bequia Fort
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September 27, 2016
Editor: In your edition of Friday, September 23, 2016, you published an article under the caption Bequia fort named in honour of Alexander Hamilton by...
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Congrats to North Leeward
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September 27, 2016
Editor: In this week’s article, I wish to extend congratulations to some persons in North Leeward. First of let me take this opportunity to congratu...
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Parents, pay close attention to your children
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September 23, 2016
Editor: Parenting can be a serious challenge and while I’m not a parent, I’m very concerned about our nation’s children. I was sitting recently ...
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The pot calling the kettle black
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September 23, 2016
Editor: In an article entitled "Radio station puts SVGFF’s president on mute: Show some respect – DeFreitas” published in the Searchlight of Tue...
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Charge against Marijuana – Part III
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September 23, 2016
by Tyrone Jack All scientific indicators point to the use of marijuana having adverse health, safety, social, academic, economic, and behavioural cons...
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History will be favourable to Luzette King
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September 23, 2016
Editor: She rubs many the wrong way. She is a hardliner by any definition. But, history will be kind to Luzette King, as a strong pro-black, social de...
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Bequia fort named in honour of Alexander Hamilton
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September 23, 2016
by Michael Gibson Fort Hamilton in Bequia, like many other places in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), is a name we repeat so many times without kn...