On October 12, more than a dozen representatives in the US Congress sent a letter to the US Trade Representative, …
For the Caribbean, relations with the US and China is not one or the other
100 Years and 100 Days — Saint Lucia-Taiwan ties in Century 21 — PART IV
Introduction Taiwan last Sunday observed the 110th Anniversary of its annual ‘Ten-Ten’ celebrations just as the new Saint Lucia government …
Warning to the Greedy: Too Late Shall Be Your Cry!
“Thy” will be done?” Or is it “Your” will be done? The way things are going on in this world …
Vaccination Should Be Mandated
This is a blanket statement that is nonsensical unless qualified or contextualised. And it is only when it is adjectivalised …
Small Business Persons Need to Hear From SLISBA!
For several weeks, I wanted to write a piece on the St. Lucia Industrial & Small Business Association (SLISBA) but …
Similarities Are Not Always Coincidental
While I remain at home during the timely lockdowns prescribed by our current administration, I can’t help reminding myself of …
Beverly Elisa The Hustler
Beverly Elisa grew up with her six siblings in a one-bedroom house in Marchand. Her parents were dirt poor and …
Richard Alexander Matthias – First Saint Lucian Master Beekeeper
On September 1st, 2021, Cornell University, one of the top Ivy League Universities of the United States of America, conferred …
Christian Discipline for Effective Living
I recently learned of a couple, the husband a lawyer, and the wife a doctor, who wanted to transfer their …
Keva Strives For Top Ranks
Though currently in pursuit of a medical degree, Keva Joseph’s love for the ‘beautiful game’ cannot be disputed. This 36-year …
State of Emergency Ends
Saint Lucia, as of today, will no longer be under a State of Emergency. The country was first placed under …
Uptake in Vaccinations Results in 20% of Population Fully Vaccinated
The prioritisation of the immunization program in St. Lucia is bearing fruit with 20 percent of the population said to …
New COVID-19 Measures
Government, Thursday, announced a new set of protocols which will go into effect today and is expected to end on …
Most Countries of the Americas to Reach COVID-19 Vaccination Target by Year End
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Carissa F. Etienne, said that while Latin America and the Caribbean is on track …
Are Saint Lucia Coral Reefs in danger?
The Coronavirus has expanded its detrimental impact on the world’s economy and health systems. While Governments employ measures to combat …
Chief Justice of the ECSC Recognised as a Pioneering Caribbean Woman Jurist
The Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, LL.D, Chief Justice, has been recognised by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) …
Protecting Our Children’s Mental Health
Today we focus on a subject that is hardly ever mentioned on the platforms of civil society, private sector, public …
UWI’S First Global Climate-Smart Institute
The Caribbean now has its own Global Institute for Climate-Smart and Resilient Development resourced by leading experts from The University …
CARPHA Team undertakes Assessment of Guyana’s National Surveillance System for Non-communicable Diseases
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) conducted a technical mission to Guyana from September 22nd – 25th, 2021 to undertake …
Sandals Foundation Spearheads 40 Transformative Community Projects
True to its long-standing mission of using the power of its brand to empower people and make the Caribbean a …