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R. Rose - Eye of the Needle

R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Church leaders speak out on crime, we must act
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September 21, 2018
I am full of praise for the recent public comments of leaders of the Pentecostal Assembly (bar one) in their weekly television programme last Monday n...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Stuck in politics of the past, we need to break the mold
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September 14, 2018
In small countries like ours, politics and politicians play a significant role in the everyday life of citizens, far out of proportion to what they ou...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Honest dialogue, not intolerance, needed on sexuality issues
webmaster 
September 7, 2018
I had planned to use this column to make some comments on the Town Hall meeting held last Wednesday evening at Frenches House, as an important public ...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Roundup/Touchdown: How many of our farmers and workers have suffered?
webmaster 
August 31, 2018
It was so heartening, and refreshing too, to read the lead story in last Friday’s SEARCHLIGHT. Captioned “BANNED”, it covered the decision of local au...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Sports producing political leaders
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August 24, 2018
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi, Imran Khan to the cricket world, was last week sworn in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan after being victorious in the l...
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Crime, citizens, the media and politics
webmaster 
August 17, 2018
Practically every citizen of this country, including those residing abroad must have some level of concern about the proliferation of violent crime in...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Elections: Time for dialogue on independent process
webmaster 
August 10, 2018
The recent elections in Zimbabwe has added to the overwhelming number of “democratic” elections the world over, clamoured for by the respective electo...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Don’t cloud the issues on the CCJ
webmaster 
August 3, 2018
I am forced to return to my topic of last week, the CCJ, and if some readers feel over-burdened, I apologize humbly.Unfortunately, having been enthuse...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Citizens Should Act On CCJ
webmaster 
July 27, 2018
The month of July 2018 is perhaps the most eventful in the history of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) since its inception, where regional publici...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Mandela, migration and Black achievement
webmaster 
July 20, 2018
It is only fitting that, in a week in which there are so many important activities globally, some attention be paid to matters beyond our shores, but ...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Vincentian jurist now Caribbean Court of Justice head cornerstone
webmaster 
July 13, 2018
On Friday of next week, July 20, a ceremonial sitting of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will be held at the High Court of this country to mark t...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Carnival and World Cup provide welcome distractions
webmaster 
July 6, 2018
After the last two months of personal pains, the advent of Carnival and the global spectacle of football’s World Cup have provided a welcome respite f...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Our children and education – Is it about them, or us?
webmaster 
June 29, 2018
We are at the end of the 2017/18 school year, a time of triumphs, celebrations but also disappointments. It is a time when, examinations having been e...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Ain’t no sunshine? Eh, eh, the sun will continue to shine
webmaster 
June 22, 2018
As a family man, I look forward each year to celebrating Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day with my family. This year has been nothing short of horrific fo...
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Have we no police, courts, gov’t or values?
webmaster 
June 15, 2018
Have we, the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines, no police force, no courts, no Government? A ridiculous question it might seem, but very relevan...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Hurricane season, the environment and plastics
webmaster 
June 8, 2018
In the past we used to have a saying that characterised the annual hurricane season by beginning with “June too soon....” and ending with “October, al...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Barbados Elections again reveals fundamental political weaknesses
webmaster 
June 1, 2018
As the shock sweep of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) in Barbados at last week’s general elections begins to sink in, the big question is being aske...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
The life and times of ‘Granny’ Rose
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May 25, 2018
It is no surprise that, as a devoted son and weekly columnist in this paper, I would take the opportunity to pay tribute to a woman, who, like many ot...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Real issues in investment opportunities
Webmaster 
May 18, 2018
The Caribbean continues to face huge economic challenges in providing opportunities for its citizens not only to raise their standard of living, but t...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Lessons of history
Webmaster 
May 11, 2018
History is a great teacher but even the best of teachers cannot succeed if there is not willingness on the part of their pupils to learn from then, to...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Workers Day: understanding, protecting and developing
Searchlight 
April 27, 2018
Just try and think of it simply in this way – how come there is an internationally- recognised holiday for workers? Why not for employers, or farmers,...
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Taking care of our elderly
Searchlight 
January 13, 2017
Last Sunday, I encountered a personal experience which is somewhat unusual, for it is not often that one experiences a situation where on the same day...
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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July 11, 2025
A man, who was conducting business inside the offices of the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union (KCCU) was shot and killed, allegedly by an on- duty s...
Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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July 11, 2025
The Diocese of the Windward Islands has extended condolences on the passing of Dean emeritus, Ulric Smith, who died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the M...
RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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July 11, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has commended the public for allowing VincyMas 2025 to transpire “without any major inc...
CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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July 11, 2025
VincyMas is no longer a seasonal event says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Rodney Small. “…we at the CDC...
Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
EL DORADO Starlift Steel Orchestra has now won the Senior Panorama compe- tition 26 times, and while some people may say that’s a lot, band captain Ro...

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