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Use of the word ‘honorary’
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July 21, 2015
Editor: Perhaps it is due to our habit of playing fast and loose with the English language, using it too often as a toy rather than a tool, that we ar...
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Olympia Academy: a quality primary education
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July 21, 2015
Editor: It has come to my attention that persons have been misleading others regarding the status and role of the Olympia Academy, situated in Kingsto...
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Understanding the ‘Bible way’ of discipline
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July 21, 2015
Editor: Very often we would hear from all our pulpits, that parents are to follow ‘the Bible way’ of disciplining their children. The implication ...
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Rose Bank celebrates with its centurion
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July 17, 2015
Editor: Not often we hear of someone reaching the milestone of 100 years. However, on Saturday, July 11, 2015, the community of Rose Bank celebrated t...
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Drivers, please stop drinking and driving
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July 17, 2015
Editor: Over a million times drivers have been warned, whether on radio, TV, newspaper or in some other media, "Don’t Drink and Drive.” Despite su...
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Tribute to Nicole Sylvester
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July 17, 2015
Editor: I must admit that lawyer Nicole Sylvester, who actually helped persons who were basically involved in serious crimes to succeed in their court...
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Is lawlessness the legacy of the ULP?
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July 14, 2015
by Matthew Thomas In writing this article I am guided by the wisdom of Edmund Burke when he wrote: "All that is required for evil to prevail is for go...
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Some wolves pretending to be sheep
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July 14, 2015
Editor: In our midst, we are faced with all sorts. It is refreshing, though, when we meet individuals with whom we can have a conversation that comes ...
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Build a wall or protective barrier soon!
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July 14, 2015
Editor: The accident that took place last Sunday night between Coulls Hill and Troumaca, resulting in three fatalities, underscores the NEED for a wal...
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Poor television coverage of some Vincy Mas events
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July 10, 2015
Editor: Kindly allow me to make two comments about the coverage of Carnival. The first is directed at FLOW, to remind them that having deprived person...
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Five judges ruled against God!
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July 10, 2015
Editor: Five judges in black robes cleared the way for same-sex “marriages” across the United States of America in a ruling handed down by the Sup...
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Taking a stand on same sex marriage
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July 10, 2015
Editor: The recent court ruling in USA which makes it legal for same sex marriage in all states of America is an important one. It therefore means tha...
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Open letter to the Commissioner of Police
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July 3, 2015
Dear Sir: As the Carnival season returns, I am once again asking you to assign a police officer to stand guard in the cenotaph’s enclosure to preven...
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As a people, we need to draw closer to GOD
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July 3, 2015
Editor: Once again tragedy has struck North Leeward. This time, it is a tragic accident that has claimed lives. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the b...
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Marriage is between a MAN and a WOMAN!
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July 3, 2015
Editor: The recent Supreme Court ruling in favour of ‘same-sex marriage’ in all 50 states of America is a striking reminder that religious liberty...
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Leaders we have had and their impact on SVG
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June 30, 2015
Editor: Robert Milton Cato is saluted as the father of our nation. I’ve heard glowing commentaries of his life and times as Chief Minister, Premier ...
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A deficit of compassion
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June 30, 2015
by Dr Garrey Michael Dennie Carnival season is here with us again, ushering in an explosion of mas, song, and dance, as Vincentians engage in the annu...
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There is only one Ralph Gonsalves
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June 26, 2015
Editor: There’s only one Dr Ralph Gonsalves, just like Bob Marley can’t be followed. I guess other small nations would like a strong leader like D...
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Chase after peace – stay happy!
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June 26, 2015
Editor: "My oh my! Why did she have to leave her porch and come out in the road to confront her opponents?” The result? She, at her youthful 15 year...
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ROBDA celebrates
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June 26, 2015
Editor: June 1 this year marked 28 years since the Rose Bank Development Association (ROBDA) has been in existence. This is no mean feat, by any stret...
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Females in soccer
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June 26, 2015
Editor: Many moms and dads looked at the female soccer tournament held at the Victoria Park, April 2015 and felt happy that Team SVG won. Now they mus...
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The poverty debate in SVG: facts or fiction
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June 23, 2015
Editor: A famous statistical quote by Mark Twain is that “there are lies, damn lies and statistics.” Another quote is that of Rex Stout, who said ...
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The Opposition is ill-prepared for government
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June 23, 2015
Editor: Last month’s absence of the Opposition members at the sitting of Parliament, once again shows us how ill-prepared this hapless bunch are for...
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Please stop the chopping up
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June 23, 2015
Editor: Please permit a space in your column to express my views about Vincentian men chopping women to death. Vincentian men chopping women to death ...
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EU playing dice with the reputations of countries
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June 23, 2015
Editor: In naming 30 countries as the “top tax havens in the world”, the European Union (EU) appears to “playing dice” with the reputations of...
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LIME and its upgraded Internet service
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June 23, 2015
Editor: Four months ago I received a phone call from Lime asking if I wanted to upgrade my Internet service. I replied no, it was adequate, in that I ...
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A few definitely can make a difference
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June 19, 2015
Editor: Please permit me some space to clarify a matter which came about as a result from an article published in last week’s paper. I would appreci...
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Respect the woman’s freedom of choice, man!
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June 12, 2015
Editor: A general disrespect for the rights and freedoms of our fellowmen prevails in the land. It springs from a lack of the love of God in the heart...
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The honorary citizenship
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June 12, 2015
Editor: The hot topic on the political market right now is the granting of honorary citizenship to Garifunas living outside SVG. The proposal by the N...