Teachers’ judgement raises questions and places issues on the table

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The judgement handed down by Justice Brian Cottle last week in the matter brought against the Government by three teachers who contested the 2010 gene...

Walking tightrope and doing the balancing act

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A new row has broken out in the lovely Grenadine island of Canouan over access by locals to the island’s natural resources, and their rights vis ...

Rip off the band-aid in one swift go!

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“It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the stairs.” – Vaclav HavelA fitting quote for the current plans to clean up o...

Dry season, drought and fires

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This time of year traditionally ushers in the dry season though with the vagaries of climate change, there are many variations in traditional weather ...

Study of history gives perspective

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Recently, minister of Education “Jimmy” Prince spoke of the Government’s intention to place greater emphasis on history in our schools,...

Arrowroot industry showing positive signs

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For years now, agricultural production in our country, and indeed much of the region has been shrouded under a cloak of gloom and doom. Many have been...

Let’s put the experience gained from Chikungunya to work with Zika

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Hopefully, the experience of the residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines with the Chikungunya virus about 18 months ago was so traumatic that every...

The Argyle International Airport

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When Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves delivers his 2016 Budget Address, besides the usual deep interest in fiscal matters, particularly revenue measu...

Urgent widespread public education on our laws needed

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The discussion currently taking place among members of the public, especially holders of firearm permits, about where firearms can be legally taken is...

We stand our ground

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We respect the decision of the New Democratic Party (NDP) to support the call of a particular political activist not to engage with SEARCHLIGHT, but r...