03 December 2004
The Teachers Strike – Some Reminiscences – Part 3

The Teachers Strike – Some Reminiscences – Part 3


In early November while the focus of attention was shifting to the impending teachers' strike slated to begin on Monday, November 3, other issues in t...
26 November 2004
The 1975 Teachers’ Strike – Some Reminiscences

The 1975 Teachers’ Strike – Some Reminiscences


Part 11The Industrial climate in St. Vincent between August and November 1975 was one filled with tension. There was never a dull moment as issue afte...
19 November 2004
The 1975 Teachers’ Strike – Some Reminiscences

The 1975 Teachers’ Strike – Some Reminiscences


A lot has been said about the teacher’s strike, most of it failing to take into account the context that spawned the events surrounding the strik...
12 November 2004
One week after – some thoughts

One week after – some thoughts


Last Tuesday America re-elected George Bush in what has been called the mother of all elections. It probably was, with 3.9 billion dollars being spent...
29 October 2004
25 years of independence – another side

25 years of independence – another side


I was somewhat intrigued by the “Vincentian’s” editorial of October 22, “25 years onwards”. As one who frequently harks back ...
22 October 2004
Who said it Was Going to be Easy?

Who said it Was Going to be Easy?


25 years ago on October 27, 1979 the British flag was lowered and the St.Vincent flag hoisted in its place. A new nation was born to take its place am...
15 October 2004
Vincy Heat and theTrammels of Independence

Vincy Heat and theTrammels of Independence


Vincy HeatThe crowd at last Sunday’s football match against Mexico left much to be desired. We might even say that it was conspicuous by its abse...
08 October 2004
Thinking outside the box

Thinking outside the box


The Constitutional Review Commission has produced its second booklet entitled "Looking at Our Constitution: Choices for Change". This booklet was laun...
01 October 2004
Let us continue the dialogue across political boundary lines

Let us continue the dialogue across political boundary lines


The Cross Country Road project is one that has me completely baffled. I believe that in its present form it is ill-conceived and crazy. The question I...
24 September 2004
A Caribbean Icon – Prof. Rex Nettleford

A Caribbean Icon – Prof. Rex Nettleford


St.Vincent is this week hosting its phase of the Regional Travelling Exhibition organised by the Schools of Continuing Studies with which Professor Re...