01 October 2010
Are we at war?

Are we at war?


It is now 6:45 pm on Wednesday, September 29. The first thing that struck me as I sat before my computer about to prepare this week’s article was...
17 September 2010
Insanity in the political realm

Insanity in the political realm


There is a certain madness that has taken hold of this country as the Election campaign heats up, and the people of this country w...
03 September 2010
The Editor of the Vincentian bares some, but leaves much unsaid

The Editor of the Vincentian bares some, but leaves much unsaid


The Vincentian’s editorial of August 20, 2010, captioned “The print media environment” makes for interesting reading. It is clear that ...
27 August 2010
The signals that we send in this political season

The signals that we send in this political season


I was drawn to the editorial of the Searchlight’s mid-week edition which was captioned “Disaster Preparedness should be ...
20 August 2010
Cry for  me – SVG?

Cry for me – SVG?


“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was...
13 August 2010
Into the Silly Season –  The Green Party’s Blast

Into the Silly Season – The Green Party’s Blast


Last Sunday was déjà vu where the official emancipation day activities were concerned. It was really a repeat of what had be...
06 August 2010
Sugar, Slavery and  Emancipation in St.Vincent – A brief overview Pt: 2

Sugar, Slavery and Emancipation in St.Vincent – A brief overview Pt: 2


The traditional view of Emancipation put the role of the humanitarians above everything else, so that the contribution of Wilberforce, Granville Sharp...
23 July 2010
Sugar, Slavery and Emancipation  in St.Vincent- A Brief Overview

Sugar, Slavery and Emancipation in St.Vincent- A Brief Overview


Sunday, August 1, is the anniversary of Emancipation, but the annual holiday will be celebrated on the next day, Monday, August 2. To mark the occasio...
16 July 2010
Welcome a New Writer- Melissa Sargeant -Questelles

Welcome a New Writer- Melissa Sargeant -Questelles


In recent years a number of young Vincentian writers have been emerging, trying their hands at Poetry, Short Stories, Play Writing...
09 July 2010
Calypso and Carnival 2010

Calypso and Carnival 2010


Carnival 2010 is over, and it is only left for us to reflect on what has happened. My focus is on Calypsos, especially those sung on Dimanche Gras Sho...