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We just don’t seem to get it!
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June 5, 2009
05.JUNE.09 Editor: It pains my heart to see so many of our youths, especially the males, falling by the wayside. We are all so much taken up with our ...
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Let’s uphold dignity and self-respect
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June 5, 2009
05.JUNE.09 Editor: Have ladies lost their dignity and self-respect? Your answer is as good as mine. We cannot doubt that the way ladies are dressed in...
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Rescue youths from path of destruction
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June 5, 2009
05.JUNE.09 Editor: Crime and violence perpetrated by young people is a troubling problem worldwide. Too many of our youth get involved in criminal act...
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Abolish Common Entrance Examination
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June 5, 2009
05.JUNE.09 Editor: Yet again our children are subjected to a ritual which goes contrary to every progressive educational practice - the Common Entranc...
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Are we are so proud of our homophobia?
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June 5, 2009
05.JUNE.09 Editor: The following is a reproduction of clause 17(2) of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Constitution Bill 2009: “The State shall ...
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Remember, a firm tree does not fear the storm
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June 5, 2009
05.JUNE.09 Editor: A firm tree does not fear the storm. As we go through difficult times, we must reflect on this saying. It reminds us that no matter...
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Open letters to Vincentians
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May 29, 2009
29.MAY.09 Editor: Are we really Vincentians? This is the question I have found myself asking lately as I listen to some of the many voices coming from...
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What Common Entrance?
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May 29, 2009
by Nilio Gumbs 29.MAY.09 The words “Common Entrance” connote a truly representative and seamless examination, where equity and equality will be th...
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Youths, be smart!
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May 29, 2009
29.MAY.09 by Tiffany Pierre (with just a little help from mummy) School: St. Mary’s RC School Age: 7 yrs old Grade: 2 Youths, make life interesting,...
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NDP, back fight against drugs, crime
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May 29, 2009
29.MAY.09 Editor: I find it very interesting how we can throw reason out of the door and begin to possess tunnel vision whenever we are passionate - a...
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You can be much more than you are
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May 22, 2009
22.MAY.09 Editor: There has never been an individual who has reached his or her ultimate potential. We are much greater beings than we think of oursel...
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Has the church failed?
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May 22, 2009
22.MAY.09 Editor: The question can be asked, “Has the church failed?” If we truly understand that the head of the church which includes all Christ...
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Homosexuals are humans too
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May 22, 2009
22.MAY.09 Editor: Permit me the privilege to use your medium to express myself on the vexing issue of homosexuality in the Caribbean in particular my ...
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NDP, ease off Vincy homecoming
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May 22, 2009
22.MAY.09 Editor: In response to my intervention on Randy Dopwell’s show last Saturday, May 16, 2009, on the issue of Vincy homecoming, the parliame...
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Celebrating African Liberation Day
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May 22, 2009
22.MAY.09 Editor: Monday 25th, May, marks another year in which we will celebrate and commemorate African Liberation Day under the theme “AFRICAN SO...
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Open letter to the Minister of Works
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May 15, 2009
15.MAY.09 Editor: Sir, is there an inspector or clerk of works whose job is to inspect all aspects of work in The Road Repair project that is currentl...
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The NDP is the party of “NO”!
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May 15, 2009
15.MAY.09 Editor: The Opposition New Democratic Party is a very negative party and is really out of touch with the people of St.Vincent and the Grenad...
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NDP has gained no ground
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May 15, 2009
15.MAY.09 Editor: With less than two years to go before the next general elections, voters in St. Vincent and the Grenadines seem poised to return the...
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Are we proud to be Vincentian?
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May 8, 2009
08.MAY.09 Editor: Are we proud to be a Vincy? This question we must all face and answer. I am wondering if we are proud to be a Vincy or if we are ash...
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Who decides which SIF project gets go-ahead?
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May 8, 2009
08.MAY.09 Editor: In the previous edition of the Searchlight Newspaper (30-4-2009), there were two articles that mentioned the Social Investment Fund ...
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Quest for democracy
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May 8, 2009
by Oscar Allen 08.MAY.09 Our nation’s Constitutional reform process is strolling into its home stretch, funded as part of the Strengthening of Democ...
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Stay strong, brother Dennie
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April 30, 2009
30.APR.09 Editor: I was deeply saddened as I read of the death and subsequent burial of young Peter Dennie in your issues of February 6th and 13th. I ...
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Still pushing for an enchancement to our preamble
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April 30, 2009
30.APR.09 Editor: Indeed, constitutional reform is a serious process that must be undertaken with much genuine reflection, thoroughness and deep love ...
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The relevance of Trade Unions
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April 30, 2009
30.APR.09 Editor: Another year has come for workers to celebrate workers’ day. Yet for the vast majority of workers in this country, the day is just...
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Another American hand made – The Somali Pirates
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April 30, 2009
by Nilio Gumbs 30.APR.09 The hijacking of the Maersk Alabama has placed Somalia back in the spotlight in the United States. The American media was qui...
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The usefulness of meditation
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April 30, 2009
30.APR.09 Editor: Very often when you look at television and reference is made to religions such as Islam or Buddhism, the clippings usually show pers...
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Safeguarding workers’ values and interest
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April 30, 2009
30.APR.09 Editor: On Friday, May 1st ,2009, workers in SVG will be celebrating workers day under the theme: “Safeguarding Workers’ Values and Inte...
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Is there no planning?
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April 24, 2009
24.APR.09 Editor: St. Vincent has to be a very special place as I am convinced that it is only in St. Vincent that these things can happen. Ruddy’s ...
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Why bother to have this bogus Sports Awards?
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April 24, 2009
24.APR.09 Editor: Permit me the space in your weekly publication to briefly express my views and the views of many, if not the majority of Vincentians...
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Vincentians seem to be slipping spiritually
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April 24, 2009
24.APR.09 Editor: Before I write on my subject, let me first of all express thanks to the Government for fixing the potholes in some of the roads, inc...
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Theft on the rise in Bequia
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April 24, 2009
24.APR.09 Editor: I don’t know the state of thefts, break-ins, and robberies in St. Vincent, but in Bequia, there certainly seems to be a huge probl...
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Child sexual abuse and its effects
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April 17, 2009
By Garvie Thomas. Corporal 649 17.APR.09 Daddy don’t touch me there, Am gonna tell on you one day I swear, Can’t you see am scared, You’re suppo...
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A call to all Rastafari
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April 17, 2009
17.APR.09 Editor: Greetings and best wishes to all, Please permit me space to communicate with my Rastafari Brothers, sisters and all other conscious ...
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We’ve had enough – that’s it – no more
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April 17, 2009
17.APR.09 Editor: I write in response to a short article published in the Searchlight newspaper dated, Thursday, April 9th, 2009. This article caption...