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Did Government overreact over Hurricane Juan?
The answer is yes and no, depending on whether you are looking at what actually happened and what could have happened. Generally speaking, the science of storm prediction has improved enormously in the la...
DATE: Sep 29, 2003
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September 25, 2003
Dear Sir,
Thank God for democracy! We have all heard the uninformed and shallow views of the people who have voiced their opinions with regard to the recent work stoppage by sectors of the BIU.
The loose canons fail to realise that...
DATE: Sep 27, 2003
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Government's decision to open up competition in the local telephone market by granting a licence to North Rock Communications to provide wireless home service should be welcomed.
This will improve choice for consumers, should lower local phone prices...
DATE: Sep 26, 2003
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September 20, 2003
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After reading today's article on the front page regarding the "Dockworkers 'running as fast as we can' to clear ports backlog", I thought about some of the observations people have made recently as I drive about and talk....
DATE: Sep 25, 2003
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The attack on veterinarian Dr. Maureen Ware-Cieters last week by a mastiff cross should bring the debate on dangerous dog breeds to the fore.
In Dr. Ware-Cieters' case, she was attacked when the dog mistook an innocent action by her colleague for eit...
DATE: Sep 25, 2003
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Vacationing Canadian Policeman Peter Huska has rightly been praised for chasing down a purse-snatcher in Hamilton on Saturday.
And now a second citizen is reported to have recovered a purse snatched from an elderly woman - although the thief got away...
DATE: Sep 25, 2003
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Naked ambition
September 20, 2003
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How is anyone supposed to identify the yellow-hooded bandit when his "naughty bits" have been covered, boxed out and just plain censored, perhaps someone will recognise his chest hairs!
How about some equal...
DATE: Sep 24, 2003
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The Senate is supposed to provide a check on the power of the House of Assembly.
Because the three members of the Opposition and the three Independent Senators can form a majority over the five Government Senators, legislation other than money bills ...
DATE: Sep 23, 2003
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September 17, 2003
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Because of one man the BIU is angry with thousands have to suffer! What is wrong here? We've had massive damage done to the Island and we've been praised for the way we all pulled together to handle the situation. Now thi...
DATE: Sep 23, 2003
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Last week's strike forcibly demonstrates the need for a new direction in labour relations.
Home Affairs Minister Randy Horton has said that the labour legislation needs to be reviewed and reformed to prevent a repeat of last week's events.
He may wel...
DATE: Sep 22, 2003
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