There is this individual, one of two whose wisdom and opinion has helped to keep the spirits up and keep this publication alive time and time again.   »

There has been contstantly the sayings about bring back home Montserratians, since the massive evacuation from Montserrat which began in 1997, when people mostly south of Nantes River were forced to find accommodation and a life, not running away as many would believe, It is ten years now. »

The 2008 budget speech was delivered, and the debate completed. And yes, times and some things have changed, a lot.

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The St. Patrick's Day week of celebrations certainly brought a change of mood or so it seems as people went about their business not seeming to be too keyed with excitement and fun. »

There were two articles that appeared in this newspaper, one early in the year and another last year. One dealt with Prime Minister Gonzales of St. Vincent statement regarding opposition to proposals, but the lack of solutions proposals. »

Two weeks have passed since Dr. Lowell Lewis made his historic announcement where "as its been bandied" he sacked two ministers from his coalition Government keeping one whom he said had been  most loyal and supportive (if not before) since he became Chief Minister of Montserrat. »

Colonialism, be it enlightened or repressive, is a state of dependency in which the destinies of people are wholly beyond their control. »

Some 50 or a little more years ago, anyone who owned a radio might have considered themselves among the elites. That came with electricity. »

For years there has been the cry, "how can outsiders come to Montserrat and access monies from the banks to start businesses so easily?" »

One year 2007 has rolled over in minutes to a new year 2008 and there seemed a strange silence as we heard little of the usual New Year Goals, etc. It is as though particularly in Montserrat that many have given up hope, most no doubt have made their own promises likely based on the promises and plans of others. »

It used to be that it was said in Montserrat there were more ‘rum shops' than there were churches. »

There are those who will easily think and continually say, there is little in Montserrat worth talking about or even to think of. »

For Montserrat's sake the hope must be that any Chief Minister will know the benefits of not rangling with the Governor, whichever Governor, on matters that do not benefit all the people of Montserrat. »

Who will disagree with the Governor when he says that "it is right for the Civil Service to lead?" However that idea is a huge part of the problem that beseeches the island and the lack of progress as seen from within and without. »

When anyone thinks of or decides to study or become involved in political affairs, it may prove very revealing that such an individual would have had some preconceived thought of what to expect and just how far they intend to use their improved knowledge and experience of the ‘science'.

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