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Luke Browne should share the facts on NIS
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February 14, 2012
Tue, Feb 14. 2012 Editor: I write with reference to a letter captioned “Arnhim Eustace is wrong about the NIS” by one “R. T. Luke V. Browne,” ...
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Arnhim Eustace is wrong about the NIS
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February 10, 2012
Fri, Feb 10. 2012 Editor: The public has unfortunately been misled on the financial condition of the NIS and on matters related to pension reform. The...
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Beware of any new broadcasting legislation
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February 10, 2012
Fri, Feb 10. 2012 Editor: “Media Bill coming in 2012” Yes - That was the name of a newspaper article in which Vincentians were told of a coming Br...
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Another Unsung Hero
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February 10, 2012
Fri, Feb 10. 2012 Editor: It is often usually after a person’s death that we recognize his or her contribution to society. Then we do so by setting ...
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The Call for National Reconciliation
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February 10, 2012
by Rev. Victor H. Job Fri, Feb 10. 2012 It cannot be disputed that the General Elections of December 13, 2011, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has l...
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Stop the violence, Stay Calm, Start the thinking
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February 10, 2012
by Dillon Ollivierre Fri, Feb 10. 2012 Stop! I am your conscience Please, I beg you, analyze carefully your decision Do you really want to take the li...
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We are the government
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February 10, 2012
Fri, Feb 10. 2012 Editor: The Bible tells us of a story about some men who took a woman to Jesus, caught in the act of adultery, enquiring from Him wh...
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Daniel will break the lion’s back
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February 7, 2012
Tue, Feb 7. 2012 Editor: As a Vincentian whose job as a taxi driver provides me with the opportunity to travel through St Vincent, I think I’m in th...
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Porn and our youth
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February 7, 2012
Tue, Feb 7. 2012 Editor: I often thank God for the “one laptop per child” program and that I grew up in the years before the Internet was in every...
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We all must maintain the Vision of Greatness
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February 7, 2012
Tue, Feb 7. 2012 Editor: I am certain that each and everyone maintains a vision of where he or she would like to be in the next couple of weeks, month...
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I am very sorry for the inconvenience
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February 7, 2012
Tue, Feb 7. 2012 Dear Neighbour, I have noted your concern about my burning of bush in my backyard. I am very sorry for the inconvenience, but you see...
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ULP, NDP must do more to attract people
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February 3, 2012
Fri, Feb 3. 2012 Editor: There is a considerable number of persons who chose not to vote in the last elections. It would do each party well to seek to...
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Kirk Da Silva – the man for Marriaqua
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February 3, 2012
Fri, Feb 3. 2012 Editor: Please allow me space in your publication to publish this letter which I believe is very timely, particularly where the const...
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Does Le Coq have legs?
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February 3, 2012
Fri, Feb 3. 2012 Editor: According to some political pundits, you win the Kingstown seats, you win power in SVG. The NDP accepted this as gospel, only...
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NDP ingrates bashing Sir James
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February 3, 2012
Fri, Feb 3. 2012 Editor: “I want to say this, and I know it will be very controversial. The former Prime Minister, James Fitzgerald Mitchell would b...
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You let money ‘mash’ up our friendship
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February 3, 2012
Fri, Feb 3. 2012 Editor: Please permit me a space in your newspaper to issue a request. My name is Henry Neverson of New Montrose.{{more}} I made a te...
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Some questions for Commissioner Miller
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January 31, 2012
Tue, Jan 31. 2012 EDITOR: About two weeks ago, Commissioner of Police Keith Miller was a guest of a radio talk show in St Vincent. I called the progra...
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An open letter to my neighbour
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January 31, 2012
Tue, Jan 31. 2012 Dear Neighbour: I am kindly asking you to be considerate of your neighbours before you decide to light bushfires on your property. T...
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Old minds in new times
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January 31, 2012
Tue, Jan 31. 2012 Editor: Undoubtedly the world has changed significantly over the last 50 years and one has to wonder if we are keeping pace with the...
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Water talks: The cost of not paying up
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January 27, 2012
Fri, Jan 27. 2012 Editor: It is with interest that the debate on the recent increases in water rates is being followed. While it is admirable to see t...
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Conmen, seek an honest living!
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January 27, 2012
Fri, Jan 27. 2012 Editor: A conman is someone who, simply put, “tricks someone in order to obtain something.” Having realized this, it must be bor...
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Congratulations to the five new Deacons
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January 27, 2012
Fri, Jan 27. 2012 Editor: Permit me a small space to offer my heartiest congratulations to the five new deacons ordained in St. George’s Cathedral o...
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Things that concern me
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January 27, 2012
Fri, Jan 27. 2012 Editor: When I resumed active writing on Friday, October 30, 2009, I resolved to positively contribute to the national debate. I was...
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The International airport and sacrifice
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January 27, 2012
Fri, Jan 27. 2012 Editor: In his column in the Weekend Searchlight of Friday, January 20, 2012, Dr. Adrian Fraser, in critiquing a published letter by...
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We have to overcome ourselves
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January 24, 2012
Tue, Jan 24. 2012 Editor: Many persons fail to realize that we are the ones that are unconsciously setting limits on our achievements. Within our mind...
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Gone, but really forgotten?
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January 24, 2012
Tue, Jan 24. 2012 Editor: Is he really forgotten? Are some of our memories so really short? I am referring to the Dental Technician who was mercilessl...
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Well done, thou good and faithful servant
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January 24, 2012
Tue, Jan 24. 2012 Editor: From time to time we recognize the outstanding contributions of fellow Vincentians by naming buildings and other landmarks a...
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Let’s return to the God of our forefathers
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January 20, 2012
Fri, Jan 20. 2012 Editor: Time flies real fast. We are already close to the end of the first month in 2012. Not only is time moving swiftly, but so ar...
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She Is
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January 20, 2012
She is no good. She loves power. She is ugly. Her hair is nappy. She is a boy. She lacks grace. They say she is devoid of taste. They say the worst th...
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Ralph, Hurry up! They want to come Paranging, too!
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January 20, 2012
by Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox Fri, Jan 20. 2012 In his “Christmas in St. Vincent sweet”, Parang maestro, musician and songwriter extraordinaire Carl...
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I’m sad but hopeful
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January 17, 2012
Tue, Jan 17. 2012 Editor: The state of the society and world in which we live is quite saddening. Paul, the inspired writer, directed by the all wise ...
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Congratulations to Mr Godfred Pompey
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January 17, 2012
Tue, Jan 17. 2012 Editor: In my last article in the newspaper, I quoted from the Bible, the New American Standard version, Proverbs Chapter 3 v 27 whi...
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We can break new ground
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January 17, 2012
Tue, Jan 17. 2012 Editor: I am yet to be convinced that this year would be any different from the last. The same old discussions of politics and relig...
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Are we all idiots?
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January 13, 2012
Fri, Jan 13. 2012 Editor: Frank da Silva has achieved a major first. He has apparently been able to convince what can only be called a “Senior Rum B...