(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the Organisation of American States. He is also …
Why silence about the Climate Conference in Poland?
GiNet is fulfillment of an important promise of our administration
WHEN my government assumed office in 2011, we promised that we would provide free island-wide internet access, because we appreciated …
Getting it write (about Sandals)
RECENTLY, the Detroit free press has run a series of articles on the issue of sexual assault at hotels and …
Is Christmas becoming a season for slaughtering both beast and man?
DECEMBER used to be a month remembered for its reverence and remembrance as it relates to the birth of Christ, …
Feedback Welcomed
I want to thank everyone for their commendations and critic of the Independent Model. For those of you who did …
ARC 2018: Final Boat in Today, Just Ahead of Gala Closing
AS of 4.00 a.m. this morning the total number of boats across the finish line stands at 166, but the …
DESRUISSEAUX FOOTBALL: PM Cup Kicks-Off Tomorrow
THE Desruisseaux Football League in collaboration with the District Representative for Micoud South, Prime Minister- Allen Chastanet will kick off …
VETERANS FOOTBALL: Highly-anticipated Quarterfinal Round to Follow Festive Season
THE preliminary round in the 2018-2019 Veterans in Sports Inc Football Tournament has been completed following the final round of …
Merry Christmas, but…
IT’S Christmas Time yet again and Christians everywhere are in the celebratory mood. As per usual, people everywhere are going …
Des Barras Combined School Celebrated Christmas With OECS Commission
STUDENTS from the Des Barras Combined School received an early Christmas treat at the Commission’s annual gift-giving celebration yesterday. The …
Government and Winfresh Clash Over Bananas
THE Government of Saint Lucia has met with stakeholders to address issues concerning the banana sector. This past Thursday, December …
Health Care issues underscored for festive season: Lucians Warned!
WITH Christmas literally upon us, persons with health issues are warned to pay heed to their respective health issues and …
Island-wide Wi-Fi Zone launched
A US$ 4 million initiative geared at bringing Wi-Fi to communities across the country has been launched making Saint Lucia, …
Consumer Affairs Department urges citizens to shop wisely for Christmas and New Year holidays
THE Consumer Affairs Department is urging citizens to shop wisely during the festive season — and be responsible in the …
Consulate hosted successful Martinique Christmas fundraiser for Marine Police
ON the night of Friday, December 14, the Saint Lucia Consulate in Martinique hosted a fundraiser ball in the quaint …
‘Charley’ back with good vibes from Festival International du Conte in Cayenne
AUGUSTINE Julian, affectionately known as ‘Charley’, has returned from a successful tour of French Guiana, where he was featured as …
Youth Fest 2018 lock-down rocked and ramped-up PMG
OMAR “Ohms” Davis, Director of the 16th annual consecutive Youth Fest has opined that the business sector and media houses …
CDB Launches Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund
THE Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced the launch of a new fund to provide financial support and stability for …
Over 700 to benefit from 2018 salvation army toy drive
ON December 8th, approximately 700 children were feted by the Salvation Army at the Derek Walcott Square when the army …
A Supportive Environment Necessary For The Way Forward
WE live in a world where bad things happen and many people prefer to turn a blind eye rather than …