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Spotlight on Sport
Of dead lions and live dogs
Reginald St. H ShillingfordJuly 11, 2014The good book puts it with charming clarity: "As long as we are alive, we still have hope, just as a live dog is better off than a dead lion." ...
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You and the Law
Trade Union Law - 1
Dr. William Para RiviereJuly 1, 2014Quite distinct from those rights and protections legally accorded to them directly as individuals, workers are provided rights and protections indirectly, as members of associations and organisations of workers. Such ...
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Spotlight
Fete de la Musique: much to be desired!
Ian JacksonJuly 1, 2014Alliance Française, the organizers of the Fete de la Musique event must now evaluate whether that annual event should be discontinued or a management team set up to better promote ...
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Our Caribbean
Who rules from financial services rules?
Sir Ron SandersJune 24, 2014On May 29 the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) issued a public statement in which it said that it "recognises Guyana as a jurisdiction with significant AML/CFT (anti-money laundering ...
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Spotlight on Sport
Warning bells at World Cup 2014
Reginald St. H ShillingfordJune 24, 2014Biggest disappointment at World Cup Brazil is the elimination of defending champions Spain. The Spaniards fell at their first two hurdles, going down 5-1 to the Netherlands and then 2-nil ...
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Spotlight
Reflections on "Contemplation upon flowers"
Ian JacksonJune 24, 2014The above is the title of a truly inspirational poem by Henry King of Guyana which has been, and is being studied, by CXC English B/ Literature students. This poem ...
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You and the Law
Workers' Rights - 2
Dr. William Para RiviereJune 17, 2014Citizens of our country do not have a right in law to have a job. Neither the Constitution nor any ordinary legislation provides us with that right. If one or ...
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Health Wealth
Get some peaceful sleep
Dr. Janet TaylorJune 17, 2014Sleep deprivation affects almost everyone at some point in time. Our lifestyles often impinge on getting a good night's repose. Sleeping pills are a huge part of Big Pharma's millions ...
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You and the Law
Libel & Slander: Class Action
Dr. William Para RiviereJune 11, 2014In an earlier YOU AND THE LAW we explained how an individual may take legal action for libel or slander against a person who writes or says to a third ...
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Living Today
Human Progression
Clement S. Jolly C.Ss.RJune 11, 2014The Commonwealth of Dominica is a small developing country. It hardly figures on a world map. Often, it is confused in the minds of foreigners with the Dominican Republic. In ...
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Spotlight
A week of Jazz & Creole
Ian JacksonJune 11, 2014The Jazz and Creole festival represents a new sound and one which is growing exponentially since its introduction to supplement the two major festivals in Dominica, Carnival and the World ...
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Spotlight on Sport
Brazil 2014: Dream or Nightmare
Reginald St. H ShillingfordJune 11, 2014By far the most famous football playing nation, and for very good reason, Brazil invites the rest of the world to its sumptuously presented extravaganza. When the curtain lifts at ...
