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The Caribbean cultural influence
Now that we have come to the end of the major Carnival festivals in the Caribbean, Grenada’s being the last, the festivals staged by Caribbean migrant...
September 6, 2019
Charting a new direction
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Charting a new direction
I am happy that the local sporting community has honoured, posthumously, the late Jules Anthony of Troumaca and more appropriately North Leeward for h...
August 30, 2019
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A look at some local issues
THANKS for the positive feedback that I have had so far on the two previous columns reflecting on the 40th anniversary of the launching of the United ...
August 23, 2019
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40th anniversary of UPM
2019 does not only mark the 40th anniversary of our nation’s reclamation of its independence, for in the same year 1979, another important event took ...
August 9, 2019
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Sports against crime…and much more
There are few among us who would not welcome the initiation of the Sports Against Crime programme which was launched at the Chatoyer National Park yes...
August 2, 2019
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Too narrow approach to “renewal”
I am sure that I was not the only one somewhat relieved to hear of some concrete plans for the celebration of our 40th anniversary of the reclaiming o...
July 26, 2019
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Tackling Caricom’s critical challenges
While Vincentians are engaged in the enjoyment of Vincy Mas, their National Festival, right in our neighbouring state of St Lucia, the Heads of Govern...
July 5, 2019
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Carnival thoughts revisited
As we kick off the major activities of our 2019 Carnival festivities, beginning this weekend, let me ask your indulgence in sharing once again comment...
June 28, 2019
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The Labour Movement (Part 2)
This week, I conclude the comments on the Labour Movement in the Caribbean, continuing from last week. We left off with mention of the concerns of Gre...
June 14, 2019
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The Labour Movement in Focus
Since I was presented with an advance copy of PM Gonsalves’ latest book a month ago, I have been fitting it in with my other readings. Unfortunately t...
June 7, 2019
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Electoral reform, referendum and Brexit
Much discussion has been generated locally over the contentious meeting of Parliament two weeks ago, when a whole day was wasted in debate on side iss...
May 31, 2019
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What dominance means to Caribbean people
“………cricket has become a competing brand name in the leisure industry; it has to be sponsored, marketed and packaged for television”...
May 24, 2019
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WORLD CUP CRICKET: Beyond the boundaries
In two weeks time the 12th edition of the International Cricket Council’s World Cup will commence, spanning 11 venues in 10 cities in the United Kingd...
May 17, 2019
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Wider responsibilities of leadership
It was particularly heartening to me and others with interest in the labour movement and the working people in general, to witness the very encouragin...
May 10, 2019
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Learning from Soufriere experience – Part 2
As indicated last week, this week’s column will supplement the activities of NEMO in drawing lessons from our experiences of the Soufriere eruption of...
April 26, 2019
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Learning from our Soufriere experiences
We have a long weekend, the traditional Easter weekend before us, with time for religious activities, sporting and other recreational engagements, but...
April 18, 2019
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ULP 18 (Part 2) – Time to break the old mold
THE GOVERNING Unity Labour Party (ULP) administration last week put on a show of force in capital city Kingstown to celebrate its 18th successive year...
April 12, 2019
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Sylvia we’re sorry
There are so many issues on which one can comment that it would take far more than one column weekly to even begin to address them. Naturally, with th...
March 29, 2019
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Who are the invaders?
The cold-blooded murder of 50 innocent persons in the city of Christchurch in New Zealand, last Friday, while at prayers in two Muslim mosques, has ca...
March 22, 2019
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Two momentous days: March 13 and 14
It is often said that “history is a great teacher”, but even the greatest of teachers need willing students if lessons are to be absorbed, one must be...
March 15, 2019
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Ah still love me carnival, but…
To this date, beyond my “three score and ten” allocation, and in spite of all the changes, I must confess that “Ah still love me Carnival”. True, I no...
March 8, 2019
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The budget
With the passage of the 2019 Budget by the House of Assembly, the various sectors of society are now taking a deeper look at how the measures outlined...
February 15, 2019
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Politics of folly -2
The division within CARICOM on Venezuela not only demonstrates that body’s inherent weakness in the face of external pressures, but also exposes its i...
February 1, 2019
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The politics of folly, the futility of politics
AS WE PREPARE for the annual parliamentary Budget Debate in the House of Assembly, there are already signs that the context will be an all-too-familia...
January 25, 2019
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Sad and Worrying
THE MEETING between Government and the leadership of the local trade unions last Friday marked another sad chapter in the continuing deterioration of ...
January 18, 2019
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Cuba’s Diamond Jubilee
IT IS CUSTOMARY at the beginning of each year for persons in the media and public figures to make either a review of the past year or to look forward ...
January 4, 2019
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Have A Blue Christmas Season
TRY AS WE may, there is little escaping the overwhelming commercial presence of the Christmas season. Side by side with, and enveloping even the best ...
December 28, 2018
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As St Vincent and the Grenadines begins preparations for yet another celebration of its precious, and unique, NINE MORNINGS FESTIVAL, persons of my ge...
December 21, 2018
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From blue economy to herb economy
In this column last week, I began a discussion on what is referred to as the “Blue Economy”, following the conclusion of a major international confere...
December 14, 2018
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Sea water and sand ain’t all!
Some years ago, in a stinging rebuke to the illusions of grandeur on the part of many Caribbean politicians, and narrow nationalism exhibited in some ...
December 7, 2018
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Hypocrisy and new realities
PERMIT ME A COUPLE comments this week on some international and regional issues which have great significance for the people of St Vincent and the Gre...
November 23, 2018
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Teachers, remember the unsung heroes too!
Originally, I had planned to follow up on the CCJ issue in today’s column, but as I reflect, at the time of writing, Wednesday, November 14, we are ma...
November 16, 2018
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Rejection of the ccj: A shame and disgrace
How does one express collective shame and embarrassment? How do we reconcile the mouthings of a supposedly “proud” people with their actions in beggin...
November 9, 2018
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