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Haiti, I am sorry, but there is still hope
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Haiti, I am sorry, but there is still hope
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April 5, 2024
EDITOR: Haiti I am sorry were the words from a song. These words best suit Haiti today. A country that is still indebted unfairly to France continues ...
A place to play and recreate
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A place to play and recreate
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April 5, 2024
EDITOR: The Union Island I knew as a child was a large playground. Every village had open spaces inviting children to play. Whether it was the mountai...
Make polluters pay!
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Make polluters pay!
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March 28, 2024
EDITOR: Lawmakers in Europe have signed off on an update to the urban waste water treatment (UWWT) directive, which is to further tighten restrictions...
Garbage collection fee in the Grenadines
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Garbage collection fee in the Grenadines
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March 28, 2024
EDITOR: The garbage collection service in the Grenadines is an excellent one and the $10.00 per month fee is way below the collection cost. The questi...
The transportation stress and roads
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The transportation stress and roads
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March 28, 2024
EDITOR: There has never been another time in our history when we had more vehicles on our roads than now. This is a sign of a bit of progress in our s...
Many factors contribute to homelessness
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Many factors contribute to homelessness
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March 22, 2024
EDITOR: Homelessness can be considered a breach of human rights, yet is not only present in SVG, but in almost every country in the world. I know of p...
Party leadership still a relevant point today
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Party leadership still a relevant point today
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March 22, 2024
EDITOR: The leadership of the ULP and the NDP as recently as two years or so ago were on the same page. They both expressed the view, that we here in ...
Skin bleaching is an abuse to your body!
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Skin bleaching is an abuse to your body!
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March 22, 2024
EDITOR: Skin bleaching or skin lightening is a cosmetic procedure that aims to lighten dark areas of skin, or achieve a generally paler skin tone. Ski...
Recent GHS Sports, other  activities highly commendable
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Recent GHS Sports, other activities highly commendable
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March 15, 2024
EDITOR: It was a delight to be greeted with such an outpouring of loyalty and school spirit recently demonstrated by the members of my Alma Mater the ...
The brevity of life is like vapour – it just vanishes
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The brevity of life is like vapour – it just vanishes
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March 15, 2024
EDITOR: Life is but vapour, that vanishes away. We are here today and gone tomorrow. We read on social media and hear about persons we are acquainted ...
ULP and NDP: Remove anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in SVG
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ULP and NDP: Remove anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in SVG
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March 15, 2024
EDITOR: On the 16th of February 2024, Justice Esco Henry delivered her judgment in relation to the Consolidated cases of Javin Johnson and Sean Mac Le...
The  recalcitrant seven
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The recalcitrant seven
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March 8, 2024
by Renwick Rose At a juncture in the unrelenting Israeli assault against the Palestinian people when even western nations which support Israel are now...
Flow not flowing
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Flow not flowing
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March 8, 2024
EDITOR: In a recent release by FLOW we are informed that there would be an adjustment in the broadband price. One would have thought that they would r...
Let us build up rather than fight
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Let us build up rather than fight
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March 8, 2024
EDITOR: The people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have a choice; we can show the world that we are ready and capable to run with the big boys, th...
The minimum wage bill – example of plantation life
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The minimum wage bill – example of plantation life
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March 8, 2024
EDITOR: The minimum wage bill, gazetted March 4, 2024 is classic example of subservience of plantation life. For the period of slavery in the Caribbea...
The catastrophe of tires
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The catastrophe of tires
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March 5, 2024
Editor: Susan: John, the cooking gas is finished, can you buy one for me please? John: Bring the gas bottle, I would buy the gas after I am finish cha...
Am I part of the problem or solution?
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Am I part of the problem or solution?
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March 5, 2024
Editor: Many have thrown common sense and policy out the door and reverted to management by their whims and fancy. Consequently, they have become part...
Love is Love- or is it not?
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Love is Love- or is it not?
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March 1, 2024
EDITOR: In many countries of the western world, the month of February is dedicated to the concept of Love. The expression “Love is Love” probably orig...
The Soufriére access road
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The Soufriére access road
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March 1, 2024
EDITOR: The road to La Soufriere is the primary access point to what many (tourists and locals alike) consider to be the islands pre-eminent tourist a...
In these last days Christians must shine
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In these last days Christians must shine
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March 1, 2024
EDITOR: The crimes, and in particular the murders, continue to climb at an alarming rate. The first murder was committed in the garden of Eden and it ...
Utilise Alumni Power for Secondary School Advancement
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Utilise Alumni Power for Secondary School Advancement
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February 23, 2024
EDITOR: Historically, education institutions have established alumni associations essentially for the purpose of past students to maintain links with ...
Addressing the thistles to reap the harvest
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Addressing the thistles to reap the harvest
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February 23, 2024
EDITOR: Notwithstanding the declaration of our constitution that we are a democratic state founded on the belief in the supremacy of Jehovah God the C...
Some thoughts on Tourism
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Some thoughts on Tourism
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February 23, 2024
Editor: We use our pension fund to build hotels and invite foreigners to run them? But is it worth it? As an investment can pensioners expect reasonab...
Negligence by some cops and emboldened acts unacceptable conduct- connecting the dots
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Negligence by some cops and emboldened acts unacceptable conduct- connecting the dots
Christina 
February 19, 2024
You hear it all the time, the increasing number of unsolved murders is contributing to the increase in homicides committed in SVG. Occasionally we are...
Drivers need to exercise better care on the roads
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Drivers need to exercise better care on the roads
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February 16, 2024
EDITOR: The cell phones and over speeding as they relate to driving is fast becoming a norm for many drivers. Far too often we see drivers talking on ...
An unwarranted attack on the Warden of the Kingstown Board
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An unwarranted attack on the Warden of the Kingstown Board
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February 16, 2024
EDITOR: I listened recently to an incompetent radio disc jockey who frequently makes hollow and foolish comments on matters about which he has little ...
Vengeance belongs to the Lord….
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Vengeance belongs to the Lord….
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February 16, 2024
EDITOR: The reaction of villagers in Rose Hall and throughout our nation following the murder of a baby allegedly by a close relative has shown us muc...
The failings of Flow
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The failings of Flow
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February 9, 2024
EDITOR: Flow provides me with internet, landline, and a set number of TV channels, for which l pay them on a regular monthly basis. For some time now,...
Parking space woes in Kingstown
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Parking space woes in Kingstown
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February 9, 2024
EDITOR: With the moving of the Little Tokyo bus terminal to the Geest shed as a temporary move, this will definitely add to the existing drama of park...
SVG Budget  Debate Finance, my input
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SVG Budget Debate Finance, my input
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February 9, 2024
EDITOR: The focus appears to be on spending without accountability. The finance department should be the most up to date among all the ministries beca...
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Cricket, lovely cricket
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February 2, 2024
EDITOR: Cricket lovely cricket. Prior to the last test match where West Indies won Australia in Australia, many persons had lost interest in West Indi...
Needing to reshape our agriculture policy and practices
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Needing to reshape our agriculture policy and practices
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February 2, 2024
EDITOR: Although we are blessed with rich resources, our production is low due to poor management and insecurity. Having described our country as “a p...
Beyond the Boundary: The Value of West Indian Cricket
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Beyond the Boundary: The Value of West Indian Cricket
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February 2, 2024
by Dr Garrey Michael Dennie Last week, for the first time since 1997, the West Indies cricket team defeated Australia in a test match in Australia. Bi...
The Climate change story
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The Climate change story
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February 2, 2024
Editor: Paul: Oh gorsh, why vincy extremely hot? This heat is not normal, what ah go on in vincy? Jessica: I can tell you what is going on “climate ch...
A Warning to the Nations
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A Warning to the Nations
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January 30, 2024
Editor: A burden was given me to be a watchman for the nation so I am asking for your help to get this message to them. They are human, and they will ...
My contribution to our tourism development debate
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My contribution to our tourism development debate
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January 30, 2024
Editor: The Minister of Tourism, having failed to outline the plans for this vital sector, we are filling the vacuum. The task is made more difficult ...
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My desire for 2024
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January 19, 2024
Editor: We are now fully into the New Year. Many persons make new year resolutions only to break them. Its my prayer and that of the vast majority of ...
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Bring the organised goat thieves to justice
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January 16, 2024
According to Google, Organized crime is a continuing criminal enterprise that rationally works to profit from illicit activities that are often in gre...
Cutting down our ‘Breadfruit’ tree
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Cutting down our ‘Breadfruit’ tree
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January 12, 2024
EDITOR: In the days of Ronny Clouden and Nathan Daniel, the wanton indiscriminate cutting down of trees was prohibited. Anyone who dared to defy the r...
South Africa begins Court Case against Israel for  Palestinian genocide
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South Africa begins Court Case against Israel for Palestinian genocide
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January 12, 2024
by Renwick Rose Yesterday, (Thursday), the Republic of South Africa put forward its case against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ...
In 2024 SVG should commit to greater protection of human rights
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In 2024 SVG should commit to greater protection of human rights
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January 9, 2024
Editor: In 2024, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines should commit to greater protection of human rights. Through a number of domestic and international ...
Budget Amendment
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Budget Amendment
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January 9, 2024
Editor: This year, the appeal case is expected to be heard for the teachers, police, nurses and civil servants and others who were fired because they ...
Some workers’ benefits needs to be revised
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Some workers’ benefits needs to be revised
Webmaster 
January 9, 2024
Editor: We are now in 2024. I take this opportunity to wish each and everyone a prosperous and productive new year. It is customary for persons to mak...
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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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