ULP View: Lifting SVG Higher – From Promise To Reality
Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Introduction
The just concluded General Elections were extremely competitive, yet again confirming that our democracy though young, is an institution that functions efficaciously even if not absolutely...
The NDP and Electricity
Reducing the cost of energy is a major priority of the New Democratic Party (NDP). It impacts everything: cost of living for all the members of our population, particularly...
TRIBUTE TO SIR EVERTON WEEKES: CLIMBING TO THE TOP
On July 3, 2020, the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community paid tribute to Sir Everton Weekes who died on July 1, 2020, at the age...
Cuba Called, the world answered – Jomo Thomas
Cuba has an exemplary record of coming to the assistance of people who are in need. Whether it’s earthquake victims in Haiti or Pakistan or Ebola sufferers in West...
The effects of oil spill on the marine ecosystem By Kimani Wiseman
Oil drives the world’s economy. When it is transformed into petroleum, it is a key energy source used in vehicles, planes, heating, asphalt, and electricity. Outside of being a...
On FOREX by Heidi Badenock
Over the past five years or so we have seen an increase in use of the term ‘forex’ in our day to day lives and operations. We all have...
Bring home the sailors PM
By Nathan “Jolly” Green
There are 300 Vincentian professional seamen caught up in the coronavirus pandemic.
Their employers have been housing them on cruise ships, and the men and women want...
Yurumein – Homeland of Garifuna -NDP WEEKLY COLUMN
On Saturday 14th March, 2020, Vincentians will celebrate National Heroes Day. A day when we reflect on the struggles of the Garifuna and the role...
Open letter to the SVGCC by Ulric Nero
On September 10th, myself as well as the other graduands of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Community College, class of 2020, received an email from the director, Mr....
Plain Talk: Christianity did not save me from the Revolution By Jomo Thomas
Forty years ago this coming December I met a young Grenadian revolutionary. His name is Leon ‘Bogo’ Cornwall. When I met him he was deep black in complexion, tall,...
Headlines
SVG Records Fifty-Seven (57) New COVID-19 Cases
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed fifty-seven (57) new COVID-19 cases from samples collected between January 20 to February 1 ....
Wanted- Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating...
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Volcanic ash from La Soufriere could affect St Vincent’s water supply
Vincentians living in the Red Zone in addition to other parts of the island have been advised to keep some water handy...