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The House of Assembly has played its part in ensuring preparations for the 2024 T/20 Cricket World Cup by approving legislation governing arrangements for the tournament, to be played in the Caribbean and the USA in June, at a marathon sitting last week. It was a sitting at which the Opposition gave its full support to the measures contained in the legislation. Given the fractious nature of our parliamentary exchanges,...
When will Caribbean people, and their governments give higher priority to the international demand for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonial plunder? This question is a most relevant one even as the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent holds an important meeting in Geneva, Switzerland this week. The meeting is being attended by delegates from most Caribbean nations, including St Vincent and the Grenadines. It is also...
In the landscape of print media in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, one name stands out prominently – Searchlight. Born on 7th April, 1995, this newspaper marked a new era not just in its own journey but also in the history of journalism in this Caribbean nation. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a multimedia entity, Searchlight has remained committed to its vision, mission, and operational guidelines...
All ULP systems will no doubt be on “go” as the party prepares to celebrate the 23rd consecutive year of its fifth term in government. A big rally is planned for the tarmac at the decommissioned ET Joshua Airport at Arnos Vale replete with the expected entertainment package including by now the customary Jamaican input. One cannot begrudge the party for its celebration of what is a remarkable achievement by...
Today, March 28, is another “Big Day” in the calendar of the governing Unity Labour Party (ULP). It marks the 23rd anniversary of the victory of the ULP over the New Democratic Party (NDP) which had governed this country since 1984, a then unprecedented and unbroken 17-year reign. It has proven to be a decisive turning point in our country’s history. Knowing how the ULP leadership wallows in admiration, one...