RECENTLY I was at the hospital and despite the fact that I had an early appointment it took me forever …
Let’s Make It Happen
THE recent announcement by the United States of America of its intention to open Diplomatic Missions in two OECS countries …
When Is Enough, Enough?
WE have all sat back for the last two years watching the Pierre Administration squander our limited resources by way …
Adapting Food Sustenance Measures for Sustainable Living
WITH escalating food prices constantly pinching into the wallets and pockets of the average consumer – the focus on using …
Indigenous People’s Day and The Truth Behind the Big Columbus Lie!
Today, August 9, is being observed regionally and worldwide as International Day for Indigenous People, in honour of the First …
Kenyan Intervention in Haiti? More Work Needed
NO one should yet be pouring champagne to celebrate the announcement by the U.S. government that Kenya has agreed to …
The Josie Factor: When Peter Is Not Paul!
UNLIKE others his age who’ve mounted the political stage, Peter Josie has seen and done it all – Good, Bad …
The Key to Redemption is Knowledge
LIKE the average St. Lucian, ‘anything for a holiday from work’, but the purpose has to be clearly defined and …
SLP scores a Big F
THE SLP got together on Sunday, July 30th in Micoud South to protect and celebrate their July 26th, 2021 General …
The PJP Administration’s Education Initiatives, Two Years On
IN celebrating the 2-year anniversary of the Philip J. Pierre Administration, it may be an appropriate juncture at which to …
10 Points for a10-Year Plan for Vieux-Fort Central
THE residents of Vieux Fort Central (V-Fort) have reached a breaking point and are calling for an immediate wake-up call …
Carnival and its Embrace of Nakedness
To the Biblical Adherents: When God created Adam and Eve they for some time pranced around the Garden of Eden …
Emancipating Kweyol from Mental Slavery
One of the most-welcome news I got ahead of the 2023 Emancipation Month observances here was that The University of …
A Crucial Test for Democracy in Guatemala Elections
GUATEMALA, the largest country in Central America, is undergoing a critical test of its commitment to democracy and the rule …
Ode to Charlo The Philosopher!
IT’S been bitter and sweet paying tribute to my lifelong friend ‘Charlo’ – bitter-sweet because of the unique set of …
Piti Kò Pa Maladi
DURING the preparatory meetings for the landmark UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Brazil in June 1992, …
Golden 80 Plus: Government Offers Health Care Package to Seniors
THE government of St. Lucia has offered a Healthcare package to the senior citizens of St. Lucia. The package, referred …
Truth Comes with Consequences!
AS man ensures that every single commodity essential for financial gain is explored and exploited, nobody cares about the consequences. …
CARICOM, CELAC and EU making hay while sun still shines on Reparations… But what about Native Genocide?
Approaching 10 years since calling for Reparations from the UK and European nations that benefitted from Trans-Atlantic Slavery and Native …
A Reflection on Carnival 2023
Fellow Saint Lucians, now that the Carnival festivities are over, I invite us as a nation, to spend some time …