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Robert Milton Cato – The Father of Independence – PART II

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November 4, 2022

I am aware that Dr Ralph Gonsalves has written in praise of Robert Milton Cato. I don’t have the benefit of a copy of Dr Gonsalves’s argument for hero...

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Robert Milton Cato – The Father of Our Independence (Part 1)

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October 28, 2022

The Renwick Rose’s three-part article entitled, “Our Approach to Independence”, has given me cause to reflect on the leadership of SVG’s first Prime M...

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Pension headaches

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October 21, 2022

We are told by the experts that the actuarial health of the National Insurance Services (NIS) will decline if the pensionable age is not pushed up to ...

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The contradiction that is SVG and its tourism development programme

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October 14, 2022

In this month of Independence, I have cause to reflect on this amazing feat of nature called St Vincent and the Grenadines. I have repeatedly said, th...

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Why some things are the way they are

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October 7, 2022

There are quite a few unsavoury things, deeply embedded in our way of life, that show no sign of change anytime soon. We see them. We talk about them....

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Things I don’t know

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September 30, 2022

Google is a wonderful tool for information-gathering, especially on health matters, current affairs, historical data and so on. Quite often, Dr Google...

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Examination results are in – the government’s performance

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September 23, 2022

The external examination “season” is almost at a close. Despite the trials and tribulations of the last two years, our young people have acquitted the...

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SVG is ranked # 7 in the world for the highest murder rate!

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September 16, 2022

I know that there will be a number of opinions expressed in this week’s newspapers about the British monarchy, since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II...

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A boost for SVG’s Tourism

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September 9, 2022

Two big announcements were made more or less at the same time a fortnight ago. They had to do with the return of Air Canada on scheduled twice weekly ...

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WHO TAUGHT YOU TO HATE YOURSELF?

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September 2, 2022

“Who taught you to hate the texture of your hair? Who taught you to hate the colour of your skin to such extent that you bleach to get like the white ...

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The Fading West Indies Team in the Face of Cricket Imperialism

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August 26, 2022

There was a time when cricket was so imbued in our psyche that we saw it as evidence of a developing people, worthy of genuine independence. In the po...

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Subsistence Living and the Roadside Cleaning Teams

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August 19, 2022

Last week, I spoke to the issue of our relatively high cost of living and its impact on us, the sufferers. At the time, I did not realise that the pri...

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Thinking about the Sufferers and the Cost of Living

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August 12, 2022

“… Sufferers don’t care who from country Sufferers don’t care who from town Sufferers only want to know Where de next food coming from.” - Black Stali...

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Emancipation, Referendum and the Evolution of our Nation State

Commemorating Emancipation Day

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August 5, 2022

August 1, 1838 was obviously a watershed date in our history. The official liberation of the slaves, who toiled mainly on plantations, was celebrated ...

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The Diaspora and the Homeland – Strengthening the links

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July 29, 2022

Living abroad is the result of intertwining choices and events that impact our lives since our youth. At least, this is the case of most of us who fin...

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The fight – Gearing up for the next title bout

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July 22, 2022

Imagine a boxing match between the undefeated and undisputed light heavyweight champion – ULP, in one corner, and in the other, a contender, desperate...

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Our school children – what are they doing for the holidays?

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July 15, 2022

I WAS THINKING about what the children of St Vincent and the Grenadines are doing to occupy their time and to live healthy, happy lives, now that the ...

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Vincy Mas 2022 – a focus on some winners

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July 8, 2022

So the first (and hopefully only) Covid carnival has ended. We must applaud the carnival-makers, including the Minister of Culture, for their commitme...

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Staying home for Carnival

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July 1, 2022

This year, I feel compelled to stay home for carnival. These are my reasons: Seven reasons When I see the debauched behaviour of a sizeable contingent...

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To stay or to go now – and who shall succeed

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June 24, 2022

Listening to WEFM’s Issue At Hand last Sunday, I got the impression that Prime Minister Gonsalves affirmed that he has the energy, strength and will t...

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The Summit of the Americas – Picking and Choosing Attendees

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June 17, 2022

I WAS THINKING about the most recent edition of the Summit of the Americas, which closed on June 10 in Los Angeles, USA. Who did not attend - Not in a...

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Kaiso, Kaiso …. Yes Kaiso!!

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June 10, 2022

I HAVE BEEN THINKING about Anthony Dennie’s comments on Abijah’s 2022 calypso, voiced a few days ago on the ULP mouthpiece, Star FM. He said, among ot...

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RADIO STATIONS – Licensing the radio commentators

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June 3, 2022

I WAS THINKING that a fundamental principle of our law speaks to a requirement that persons who provide a service impacting the general public’s healt...

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Reading Dr Friday

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May 27, 2022

I WAS THINKING about the philosophy and personal policy position of the leader of SVG’s parliamentary opposition. Yes, I have heard Dr. Godwin Friday ...

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Another dead body in the road

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May 20, 2022

I WAS THINKING … about the 17 unfortunate persons who have been killed this year. At this rate, St Vincent and the Grenadines is projected to easily e...

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Where have all the community leaders gone?

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May 13, 2022

...I was thinking about community life throughout St Vincent and the Grenadines. Long ago there used to be a vibrancy about life in many of our villag...

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SVG Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Association wraps up successful events

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November 28, 2023

The St Vincent and the Grenadines Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association (SVGADDA) concluded two successful events last Thursday, leaving a lasting impa...

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NDP will not stop programs like YES and home-care says Dr Friday

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November 28, 2023

Suggestions that the New Democratic Party (NDP) will, if they take office, abandon several programs established by the Unity Labour Party (ULP) admini...

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NIS to host Pensioners Appreciation & Health Day

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November 28, 2023

The National Insurance Services (NIS) will host a Pensioners Appreciation & Health Day on Friday December 1, at its office at Upper Bay Street from 8:...

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Education Minister sings praises of UWI Global Campus St. Vincent

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November 28, 2023

Minister of Education Curtis King has high praises for the UWI Global Campus St Vincent. Speaking at the second annual Honour Roll and Recognition Cer...

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Stone crusher used at AIA site not operational

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November 28, 2023

The stone crusher, which formed part of a fleet of heavy equipment which was used during the construction of the Argyle International Airport, is “not...