Our Readers' Opinions

Our Readers' Opinions
A wind of change blowing in the Caribbean?
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September 11, 2015
EDITOR: A wind of change seems to be blowing in the Caribbean, as the electorates are getting rid of governments which, in their view, do not serve th...
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Choosing the best representatives
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September 11, 2015
Editor: A representative serves a very important function. In these upcoming elections, choosing a person to be your representative is very important....
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Youlou Arts Foundation 2015 programme a success
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September 8, 2015
EDITOR: We are happy to report on the success of the 2015 annual art programme, organized by the Youlou Arts Foundation. We accomplished what we had s...
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Pastor’s teachings must be mixed up
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September 8, 2015
EDITOR: Kindly grant me the space in your paper to express my views on a certain matter. In conversation with a certain pastor, I was made to understa...
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Excel amidst adversities, students. Excel!
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September 8, 2015
EDITOR: Many success stories of students at various learning institutions throughout the country have been recorded in our nation’s newspapers in re...
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Those vagrants – a sad and unfortunate situation
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September 4, 2015
Editor: Vagrants are very popular not only in SVG, but in almost every part of the world. It can be said that they are increasing here. They, however,...
Break the cycle – Go with Mr Belmar
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Break the cycle – Go with Mr Belmar
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September 4, 2015
EDITOR: As elections draw near for the country of St Vincent and the Grenadines, the Northern Grenadines is feeling a wind of change. Over time, young...
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NDP trying to gain power with lies and deception
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September 4, 2015
Editor: Permit me a space in your newspaper to pen my concern. I read with interest the online article in Caribbean News Now concerning the sale of a ...
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Thank you to Headstart Pre-school
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September 4, 2015
EDITOR: A number of years ago, there was a Mastercard Priceless ad campaign that was very popular and successful for the credit card company. It went ...
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Message of solidarity to the people of Dominica
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September 4, 2015
On behalf of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Bridgetown and Kingstown, we offer our deepest sympathies to the entire community and our sisters a...
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A society in dangerous decline?
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September 1, 2015
EDITOR: Letters are filling the Opinion and Letters columns of our newspapers weekly, written by both religious and secular-minded people decrying the...
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Activities planned to celebrate ACE week
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September 1, 2015
EDITOR: Adult and Continuing Education ACE will be celebrating Adult Education Week September 7 -11, 2015. Activities Planned To Celebrate ACE Week in...
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Flee, children, from the church of Babylon
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September 1, 2015
EDITOR: WOE to you evil shepherds, WOE to you evil pastors; you teach Yah’s people lie. You won’t even teach them the true Sabbath. You tell them ...
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Speak the truth!
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August 28, 2015
Editor: After reading the letter from “Bequia Youth” in last week’s Searchlight newspaper it is quite clear to me that this individual does not ...
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A little confused by Bequia Youth’s letter
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August 28, 2015
Editor: I am more than little confused by “Bequia Youth’s” letter and question to MP Dr Godwin Friday. My understanding of the role of a Member ...
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What the fires should teach us
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August 28, 2015
Editor: On Sunday, August 23, 2015, news came that buildings in the capital were on fire. A blazing inferno gutted three unoccupied government buildin...
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NDP made the wrong approach
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August 25, 2015
Editor: This Garifuna thing has me so confused. Before the Opposition Leader’s braggadocios and obviously unresearched pronouncement in New York abo...
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Beware the love of the Love Vine
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August 25, 2015
Editor: The Unity Labour Party have on display at their headquarters a bold sign which declares “Labour Loves You,” but when one considers the rea...
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Your religion matters
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August 25, 2015
Editor: Religion and its significance have been topics often spoken about in contemporary society. Many concepts have been formed on the issue and fal...
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Gossip should never form a part of worship
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August 25, 2015
Editor: The only place in the world where one should feel safe in the assembly of thieves, murderers, gossips, fornicators, liars and such like is the...
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Homosexuality: a perverted spirit of lust
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August 21, 2015
Editor: Abomination — homosexuality and abortion are sin! And what does Almighty God YAHUVEH has to say about this? You prefer to listen to man who ...
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We are awaiting your contribution, Dr Friday
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August 21, 2015
Editor: Back in 2013 the Hon Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines pledged $10,000 towards the refurbishing of the pavilion on the Clive Tan...
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North Leeward senior citizens group says thanks
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August 18, 2015
Editor: Please permit me, on behalf of the Troumaca/Rose Bank/Dark View Group of Senior Citizens to say a heartfelt thank you to the various entities,...
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Interesting legal issue in St Kitts/Nevis
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August 18, 2015
Editor: An interesting legal issue has arisen in the tiny state of St Kitts/Nevis, where lawyers have filed a suit in the courts to block the Attorney...
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Destruction is looming …Wake up people!
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August 14, 2015
Editor: While events continue to remind us that the end is near, many are still living carelessly – unconcerned about their soul’s salvation. Ther...
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Well done, Ms Charles!
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August 14, 2015
Editor: I am a regular listener to WE FM radio station in Questelles, and for the past three or four years I have listened intensively to the VIEW POI...
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Reject demonic practices of Garifuna religion
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August 14, 2015
Editor: The last few weeks have been filled with discussions surrounding issues related to the recent Garifuna visitors to our shores. The visitors ca...
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Look beyond party, vote for country
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August 14, 2015
Editor: As we move closer to the day for general elections, there are some important issues that need to be considered in determining the way we, as V...
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About dyslexia and dyspraxia
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August 14, 2015
(Continued from Searchlight Midweek - August 11, 2015) by Lynden Punnett Dyslexia affects skills involved in reading, writing and spelling. Dyslexia i...
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Dyslexia and your child
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August 11, 2015
By Lynden Punnett A new school year is approaching and there will be some students both in primary and secondary education who may have some form of a...
Sport can be very lucrative career
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Sport can be very lucrative career
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August 11, 2015
The successes of the Vincentian Special Olympians at the recent Special Olympics World Games where, after a 10-year absence, the Vincentian team won f...