Caribbean Week of Agriculture - Fears take root in regional farm sector
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent: THE 2008 Caribbean Week of Agriculture opened in St Vincent and the Grenadines Monday with more concerns about the future of the sector. During the official welcome ceremony, speaker after speaker forecast more difficulties for the region...
Blair wants to red-card politicians - Seeks power to sanction code breakers
THE POLITICAL ombudsman wants the power to recommend to Parliament the recall of elected officials.In its annual report, tabled in Parliament last week, the Office of the Political Ombudsman recommended several changes to the Political Code of Conduct, the gentleman's agreement...
Manchester, the untold story (Part I)
MANDEVILLE, Manchester: Historical records seem to indicate that the parish of Manchester, and in particular the town of Mandeville, was created on December 13, 1814. Manchester was created as a result of representations made by residents of Mile Gully, May Day...
Development woes hobble Retirement
WESTERN BUREAU: RESIDENTS OF Retirement, St James, who believe that the community's potential for development is being undermined by poor living conditions, are calling on the Government to intervene."Retirement has vast potential and it must be arrested...
'Ananda Dean's killers will be caught'
The police are adamant they will bring the person or people responsible for the kidnapping and killing of Ananda Dean to justice.Altamont Campbell, acting deputy superintendent responsible for the crime portfolio at the St Andrew North Division, vowed...
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