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God’s love proven – Forgiven and pardoned!
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God’s love proven – Forgiven and pardoned!
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May 16, 2025
Editor: He carried his cross up to Calvary, embraced it. Already flogged by the Romans, he allowed himself to be nailed, hung on this cross. His loved...
Child Month, let’s bring up our children well
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Child Month, let’s bring up our children well
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May 13, 2025
EDITOR: This month is designated Child Month, with Mother’s Day being part of it. Sadly, but true most of the mothers are single mothers. This places ...
Beijing or Washington?
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Beijing or Washington?
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May 9, 2025
Editor: The first Opium War started in 1839. It is called the ‘Opium War’ because of one of its major causes: the British were running opium from thei...
Opposition Representation in Parliament
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Opposition Representation in Parliament
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May 6, 2025
“When governments fear, follow, serve, and obey the Lord, all will be well. When governments disobey and rebel against God’s good plans, the hand of t...
May 1st and the Unions in SVG
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May 1st and the Unions in SVG
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May 6, 2025
As someone who once played a significant role in the Labour union movement, I am deeply disappointed by the state of the unions here in St. Vincent an...
Setting bush fires is no joke
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Setting bush fires is no joke
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May 2, 2025
Editor: Lighting bush fires for some is fun. But it is a dangerous practice and can be very destructive and not fun at all. We are observing there is ...
Grandma’s Faith and Patience
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Grandma’s Faith and Patience
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May 2, 2025
EDITOR: When faced with certain challenges, my grandmother, Ida Ambrose Hutchinson often exclaimed, “Lord, give me faith and patience.” Her husband ha...
Shevonne has the people of the Southern Grenadines at heart
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Shevonne has the people of the Southern Grenadines at heart
Forrest 
April 25, 2025
EDITOR: I have seen countless comments from those who hide behind fake profiles, disparaging Chevron Steward—[Shevonne Stewart] a dedicated working mo...
Big men must honour their promises
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Big men must honour their promises
Forrest 
April 25, 2025
EDITOR: At a recent press conference, the Prime Minister Gonsalves advised, “when promises are made we must exert ourselves to put the promises into e...
When will elections be held in SVG?
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When will elections be held in SVG?
Forrest 
April 25, 2025
Speculations are rife for the 2025 general elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines this year, and, interested observer, Dr Anthony G. Stewart beli...
Giving credit where it’s due
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Giving credit where it’s due
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April 17, 2025
EDITOR: As Vincentians, it is important for us to thoughtfully assess the statements made by NDP candidates. Recently, during a meeting in Roseau, par...
Bullies are not born, they are made
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Bullies are not born, they are made
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April 17, 2025
EDITOR: No one was born a bully, but rather, many became bullies because of several contributing factors. Environment plays an important role in makin...
The Runaway Teenager – A classic case of Human Trafficking
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The Runaway Teenager – A classic case of Human Trafficking
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April 11, 2025
Editor: According to Wikipedia and the UN in the matter of Human Trafficking: (a) the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of ...
Helping to make the  pedestrian crossings safer
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Helping to make the pedestrian crossings safer
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April 11, 2025
Editor: The Traffic Police Branch must be complimented for its stop and check, which will help in ensuring that vehicles are operating according to th...
Some thoughts about cricket
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Some thoughts about cricket
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April 11, 2025
Editor: West Indies cricket continues to be the talk of the town. Today, it is the discussion concerning the latest development in respect to captainc...
Facing the climate crisis
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Facing the climate crisis
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April 8, 2025
“Physics does not care about our politics, and ultimately the world will continue to warm until we get global emissions of CO2 to (net) zero.” Climate...
Bank Pushing us around “For our own money”
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Bank Pushing us around “For our own money”
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April 3, 2025
Editor: More and more, I hear complaints about the treatment of customers by some of our leading banks in what can only be tantamount to poor customer...
How can we honour our Senior Citizens?
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How can we honour our Senior Citizens?
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April 3, 2025
Editor: A senior citizen is defined by some sources as anyone over the age of 60. Those over 65 are classified as aged. There is much that can be done...
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Former teacher writes Chief Education Officer about noise pollution
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March 28, 2025
Dear Madam I write to you concerning the impending deafness epidemic that is upon us consequent upon the almost daily bombardment of our ear drums as ...
Help needed for men!
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Help needed for men!
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March 28, 2025
EDITOR: Before I get into my topic, let me take this opportunity to apologize for the omission of three doctors from North Leeward in my article of Ja...
The Cell Phone, a tool for crime fighting and prevention
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The Cell Phone, a tool for crime fighting and prevention
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March 21, 2025
Editor: A mobile phone, or cell phone, is a portable telephone that allows users to make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while moving wi...
Justice for our Dollars
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Justice for our Dollars
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March 21, 2025
Editor: There are many ways in which we as customers are taken advantage of. Often times we complain about the utility companies taking advantage of u...
Recognition is due to Claude Samuel
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Recognition is due to Claude Samuel
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March 21, 2025
Editor: This month is referred to as the Heritage month. A month in which we salute and celebrate our heroes and our own heritage. To this date, there...
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Hard of Hearing, who is responsible?
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March 13, 2025
Editor: Many wonder how we got that way. We do not balance our budget. We give away money without requiring anything from the recipients. Not that thi...
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Canada’s answer to Trump, import workers from Commonwealth nations
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March 13, 2025
Editor: Canada has long been the target of American imperialism and the fact that we even exist as a country is a testament to Canadian resilience. Ho...
Trump’s deportation
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Trump’s deportation
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February 28, 2025
EDITOR: The executive order by President Trump to deport immigrants can affect us and the Caribbean. Many immigrants worked on farms, doing baby sitti...
What Authority do Churches Represent?
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What Authority do Churches Represent?
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February 28, 2025
EDITOR: The degree to which the church organization community has abandoned its role was despicably exhibited on the 22nd of January 2025 at the St. M...
We must right our wrongs
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We must right our wrongs
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February 21, 2025
Editor: In response to the February 12, 2025 ruling by the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate case, I am deeply ...
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No convincing need for Investment Tsunami Instrumentation
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February 21, 2025
Editor: I recent read an article in your paper where the head of NEMO lamented receiving tsunami warning threats 90 minutes after the event and indica...
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Mandate Mistakes?
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February 21, 2025
Editor: According to Google, a vaccine is a preparation that provides artificial immunity to a particular disease. The safety of vaccines has been ver...
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Global transformation- the new normal
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February 21, 2025
Editor: The global reset is inexorable according to Klaus Schwab World Economic Forum Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab and his co-author Thierry Maller...
Not satisfied that no top notch cricket team will be at Arnos Vale
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Not satisfied that no top notch cricket team will be at Arnos Vale
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February 14, 2025
Editor: There would be much discussion on non-hosting of matches at Arnos Vale. St. Vincent it seems is often taken for granted. When last did we host...
National Liberation Movement disagrees with Covid-19 Appeal Court ruling
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National Liberation Movement disagrees with Covid-19 Appeal Court ruling
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February 14, 2025
The National Liberation Movement (NLM) was among several advocates against the Covid-19 mandate, for the past 3 years. At times it appeared that we ha...
Farmville Air Services needed now!
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Farmville Air Services needed now!
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February 7, 2025
Farmville Hospital promised a helicopter to transport critical patients from Union Island and other outlying areas to their premises for emergency tre...
Are we witnessing the death of the newspaper?
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Are we witnessing the death of the newspaper?
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February 7, 2025
Editor: I am one [of]those persons who pick up the local newspapers every Friday. In fact, my weekend is not complete unless I have all three papers t...
Motorsport Association welcomes Arnos Vale Acute Referral Hospital
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Motorsport Association welcomes Arnos Vale Acute Referral Hospital
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February 7, 2025
Editor: The Executive of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Motorsport Association (SVGMA) wishes to unequivocally disassociate itself from the views ...
Rebuilding our Communities Village by Village
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Rebuilding our Communities Village by Village
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February 4, 2025
Editor: Everything is local. For our future to be secure, we must strive to build our neighbourhoods. To guide this process, there needs to be some or...
Remembering Ken Boyea
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Remembering Ken Boyea
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February 4, 2025
Editor: I attended the official funeral for renowned entrepreneur Ken Boyea last Thursday. I think he had a great and fitting send off for a man who l...
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The Davos Disconnect
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January 31, 2025
by Deodat Maharaj (Managing Director of the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries) “It was the best of times; it was the wo...
Rose Bank, a village of  historical importance should be given some recognition
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Rose Bank, a village of historical importance should be given some recognition
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January 28, 2025
Editor: Rose Bank, a small community is a historical village. It is a fishing Village. It has produced persons of all professions and areas of service...
About Balliceaux and the Linley Family
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About Balliceaux and the Linley Family
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January 24, 2025
Editor: Given the comments we have seen and heard about Baliceaux and the Linley family lately, we feel it necessary to make this response. We, Anthon...
The Plight of the People of the Grenadines
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The Plight of the People of the Grenadines
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January 17, 2025
EDITOR: We have been battered, bruised, beaten, raped and robbed. In the seventh month after hurricane Beryl, it appears that we have been abandoned b...
Lift The Cuban Embargo Entirely!
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Lift The Cuban Embargo Entirely!
Webmaster 
January 17, 2025
Editor: I wish to whole heartedly give my support to the belated action of the Joe Biden administration in the USA to try and correct a wicked histori...
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Crime Chief, senior officers working around the clock on triple homicide
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Crime Chief, senior officers working around the clock on triple homicide
Christina 
May 17, 2025
Three people were shot and killed in Belmont Friday nigh t, May 16 and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Frankie Joseph is pleading with the general publ...
Five dead in one week after Belmont triple homicide
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Five dead in one week after Belmont triple homicide
Christina 
May 17, 2025
A fatal shooting which occurred on Friday, May 16, 2025 has claimed the lives of three people and injured at least two others. The shooting took place...
US 10% tariff will cause minimal harm to SVG- Gonsalves
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US 10% tariff will cause minimal harm to SVG- Gonsalves
Webmaster 
May 16, 2025
The 10% baseline tariff implemented by the United States of America (USA) on goods from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and other ...
Argyle By-pass Bridge closed for upgrade
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Argyle By-pass Bridge closed for upgrade
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May 16, 2025
The bypass bridge at Argyle, on the road which leads to and from the Rawacou Recreation Facility, is now closed for an upgrade. The bridge was closed ...
“Old Clown” Prime Minister?
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“Old Clown” Prime Minister?
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May 16, 2025
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is questioning whether or not leaders of countries who do not implement Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes ...

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