Ralph Gonsalves was hoping to divide and rule St Vincent and the Grenadines and create anarchy to divert attention to get his own way to take us into communism. He failed miserably, as Vincentians caught on to him before he knew it. The fact that the Labour Party sat idly by and let this happen bewilders me. read more...

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In this the last week of the referendum campaign, two obscure and some of the least discussed, yet extremely important chapters of the new constitution have been thrown into greater focus. They have emerged as being critical in framing the debate and developing a better understanding of why... read more...

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I am really concerned about Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves of St Vincent and the Grenadines. I am concerned about him because I believe he is under tremendous pressure to get certain things done before 'all things fall apart' and that's why he must be successful with this referendum on November 25. read more...

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NEW YORK, USA -- Vincentian nationals braved inclement weather conditions to participate in a spirited discussion on the proposed new constitution for St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the referendum on November 25, 2009. The occasion was a forum presented by the St Vincent and the Grenadines... read more...

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As the constitutional referendum in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) draws near, my mind wonders about the Queen and the proposed new constitution that makes me go “hmmm”. Victoria Park Eastern, Caribbean (EC) currency, The push to remove the Queen as Head of State. read more...

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Politics make very strange bedfellows; when Ralph Gonsalves was in Opposition he went out of his way to make sure Parnell Campbell begs his bread, well PR you doing a very good job at it. Ralph went to Parliament to try to impeach Parnell when he was Attorney General. Parnell is now putting his hand in fire. read more...

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The future course of political and social life in SVG will be decided this November 25 when nationals go to the polls to cast their vote on the proposed “New” Constitution for the multi-island state. During the past six (6) years various exercises, including consultations with often questionable results, were held. read more...

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At a time in our history when the world is still reeling from a financial crisis, the catastrophic economies facing CARICOM countries after the collapse of British American and Clico, the tiny multi island state of St Vincent and the Grenadines has money flowing like water through the streets. read more...

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I read with interest in Caribbean Net News, which is on the ball with regional news, that CARICOM will send a team to St Vincent to observe the Referendum. This is good news. However, I would like to make the point that CARICOM and the Organisation of American States (OAS) view the referendum as an... read more...

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat will mount an Observer Mission to St Vincent and the Grenadines when nationals of this CARICOM Member State vote in a National Referendum for the approval of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Constitution Bill, 2009. read more...

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Once a process that manifested a rare show of political bi-partisanship by the two major political parties in St Vincent and the Grenadines, the fate of the country’s Constitutional Bill 2009 is now being fought in vigorous yes and no camps. The Government made up of a majority of parliamentarians of the ruling... read more...

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As we draw closer to the Referendum date, I consider the draft constitution more and more. Additionally, I consider the bad attitude of those who ‘head’ the process and I am greatly convinced and mentally persuaded to vote NO. This is to show my disappointment with and rejection of the 2009 Constitution Bill. read more...

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Yesterday the House of Representatives in the Unites States in the wee hours of the morning passed the health care bill, signing into law health insurance for every American. In St Vincent and the Grenadies we have a Prime Minister spending 30 million plus on a yes vote while cancer is now becoming... read more...

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God’s promise is true, He promised never to leave us nor forsake us and this we are seeing more and more everyday. He will always find a way to save his people. I want to thank Caribbean Net News for being the democratic ears and eyes of the people across the miles who continue to bring to us all views. read more...

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I write to express my disgust with the way the government in St Vincent and the Grenadines is handling the Yes Vote. I am ashamed of the fact that the Prime Minister can try such a cheap shot of offering school children $200 each at this time, just weeks before the date for the Referendum, shame on you Gonsie. read more...

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WASHINGTON, USA -- Vincentians celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Independence of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) with a gala event at the ornate and historic “Hall of the Americas” of the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters building in Washington, DC, on Saturday 31st October 2009. read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent -- At a time when Britain’s economic profile is floundering in the longest recession in recorded history, astute businesses, from UK SME to UK Plc, cannot afford not to be open to international trade and investment opportunities, regardless from where these may emanate. read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent -- “We have been preparing for quite some time, but with no OECS sports coordinator appointed, we had to wait,” stated Leroy Llewellyn, vice-president of SVG Athletics in a telephone interview with sportcaraibe.net. He was discussing the issues associated with the OECS Half-marathon read more...

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Regarding the upcoming referendum on St Vincent and the Grenadines Constitution, it appears that the ruling Unity Labour Party Government is becoming extremely desperate to secure a 'Yes' vote. This desperation can be seen by the outright bribery taking place in my homeland. read more...

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I read the Vincentian on the address made by Justice Saunders on the Privy Council and the comparison he made with the University of the West Indies, etc. I need say that this comparison is far off. We are talking apples and grapes and the more Justice Saunders opens his mouth the more I believe he is a Tommy Tucker. read more...

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As November 25 draws close, we need to stand firm and stand strong on our Vote “No” unless we can see the current market value amended to the proposed constitution. I cannot mention this enough as this will affect all of us if Government takes our land. Today you might be ULP but tomorrow... read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- Efforts continue in St Kitts and Nevis next week to grapple with the problem of trafficking in arms and drugs in the Caribbean. Participants are expected from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines. read more...

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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Come November 6, 2009, some of the best junior swimmers from the Organisartion of Eastern Caribbean States members countries will dive into the Good Hope Pool, and race against each other in a bid to be the sub-region’s best. This will be when the 2009 Organisation... read more...

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Here on the 30th birthday of Hairouna and her children are fighting among themselves for her affections. It’s a pity and somewhat ironic that we as Vincentians will be celebrating the 30th birthday of our Motherland in such a tumultuous, polarised climate. At a time when the nation is to come together... read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The St Mary’s Anglican Church Restoration Trust on the island of Bequia, part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has made significant progress in realizing its goal of restoring the historic place of worship with the help of the US government. The church was constructed in 1829. read more...

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A study produced this year by group of independent economists located in Australia confirms that whale watching has become a boon to tourism in Central America and the Caribbean over the last ten years and is set to make a bigger contribution to the industry’s earnings. read more...

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I read with great interest an article written by Dr Kenneth John, historian and attorney about the Harbinger of 1979 with key players, Ralph Gonsalves, and PR Campbell who have been fighting for power ever since then... 30 years ago. Gonsalves became Prime Minister, and Campbell was forced out in his quest for power read more...

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The Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines has been saying for a long time, "I, Ralph Gonsalves, remain to do the work of Maurice Bishop." However, I cannot recall hearing exactly what this work is all about. Is it the building of a National Democratic-Anti Imperialist revolution leading ultimately to socialism? read more...

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I have been receiving calls from as far as Germany from people I do not even know about what is going in St Vincent; this is my homeland and I am very, very worried about the possibilities. I grew up in a home where my parents were very, political. One of my brothers at the age of 17 was knocked off the... read more...

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CASTRIES, Saint Lucia -- St Vincent and the Grenadines have shot to the top of the point standings in the 2009 Windward Islands Senior Cricket Tournament in Saint Lucia, following their outright victory over Dominica Tuesday at Mindoo Philip Park. Grenada was only able to secure first innings points over St Lucia. read more...

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CASTRIES, Saint Lucia -- The 2009 Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States half-marathon scheduled to be contested in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday November 15, 2009, will again be sponsored this year by Nemwill Insurance now Guardian General Insurance. According Arletta Jeffery-Bailey... read more...

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COCHABAMBA, Bolivia (AFP) -- The leftist Latin American ALBA trade bloc is scheduled on Friday to approve measures that would replace US dollars with a new virtual currency for regional commerce, an official said here. The new monetary system was adopted in principle at an ALBA summit in April. read more...

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I have been following the discussions taking place in my homeland St Vincent and the Grenadines regarding the Referendum to be held on November 25, 2009, which will provide the people of citizens of St Vincent and the Grenadines the opportunity to vote 'yes' or 'no' on the proposed Constitution reforms. read more...

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In his recent speech on constitutional reform, Ralph Gonsalves told Vincentians at Victoria Park to “follow the example of Ireland” and vote yes “for the love of country”. What he neglected to do is explain the context. He neglected to tell the whole story. He neglected to say that when the Irish people voted “No”... read more...

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Thanks to your paper for bringing to us who live outside of St Vincent and the Grenadines the terrible issues confronting our blessed nation. A group of us here in New York have been reading and following up on all the letters and responses from several people and decided to check with a legal friend from Grenada. read more...

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The amount of money being spent on the campaign for the “Yes” vote in St Vincent and the Grenadines for the proposed Constitution to be voted on come November 25, is a national disgrace; it is highway robbery and rape on the public purse. I hear figures like 11 million dollars, this is bare lunacy. read more...

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As indicated earlier, strange things happen in the multi island state of St Vincent and the Grenadines, a member of Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and, strangely enough, the Latin America leftist movement called Bolivian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA). read more...

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Again, I wish to state categorically that this struggle and campaign which I intend to continue is not about me, it is about the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines. No man is free until all men are free. I have not made one statement on behalf of the New Democratic Party or Sir James; I am an independent individual. read more...

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I attend a university in Manhattan along with a lot of other students from the Caribbean. As people from the Caribbean, we meet often to discuss Caribbean affairs. I try my best to listen online to radio show hosts I read your paper daily; however, my homeland seems to be on center stage with a lot of juicy... read more...

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Since my integrity and professionalism is being attacked by a man who is masking under the name of a non existent person, I have decided to "burn the midnight oil" and do some extensive research on the Standing Orders and St Vincent Constitution, and respectfully crave your indulgence to publish this letter. read more...

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