As I started writing this article eleven minutes after the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, …
Ode to Charles and Alex Bousquet
Violence in Saint Lucia: What is the “something” we can do about it?
The recent spate of violence in Saint Lucia is disturbing to say the least. In the past week, we have …
Many are called but few are chosen!
Of late, we’ve created a new class of citizens: those who get privileges because they are taking the vaccine. They …
The Open School: On Early Childhood Education
Let me welcome my Open School students to the first lesson on Early Childhood Education. The school is open to …
Kicking the can down the road
The deteriorating situation regarding violence and disobedience is a curse and if not addressed, our tiny nation is heading for …
Haynes Cyril – Soldier Extraordinaire Turns 100
![World War II veteran, Haynes Cyril, at the War Memorial in Derek Walcott Square. [Photo: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Haynes-Cyril-mid-600x400.jpg)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Haynes Cyril celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday. And what a day it was. Cyril has quite an interesting …
Only the Sufferer can Claim the Product of Pain
At the conferral of my doctoral degree, many distinguished officials spoke and honoured the graduates for their achievements. Much was …
ICC T20 WORLD CUP FINAL: It’s New Zealand Versus Australia Tomorrow
The big day has arrived. It’s the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 final between New Zealand and Australia tomorrow (Sunday …
The Race is On for Tuesday’s SLOC Elections
The campaigns of the two contenders in the race to occupy the post of President of the Saint Lucia Olympic …
Diabetes and its escalating cost
Tomorrow is World Diabetes Day. In fact, the entire month of November has been named Diabetes Awareness Month. The reason …
100 Plus Locals Employed on Cabot Saint Lucia Project
Over one hundred Saint Lucians are currently employed on the Cabot Saint Lucia project, either through direct hire or through …
1st National Bank Inviting Applications for next Managing Director
1st National Bank, having hosted its first national shareholders meeting since recently acquiring the local interests of the Royal Bank …
Non-Performing Loans and the ECCU Banking System
Experienced banker and Managing Director, Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited Richard Duncan has cautioned that non-performing loans, if allowed to get …
CIBC FirstCaribbean Continues to Increase Virtual Learning Access for Primary and Secondary Schools
A number of schools are now able to increase online learning access for students following a recent donation from CIBC …
CARICOM, PIF Discuss Financing for Adaptation to Climate Change
Financing for adaptation to climate change was a major focus of discussions between the Secretaries General of the Caribbean Community …
SLDHA Gets EC$8000 from Massy Stores to Fight Diabetes
The Saint Lucia Diabetes and Hypertension Association (SLDHA) Wednesday accepted an EC$8000 cheque from Massy Stores to continue its ongoing …
Investment in Primary Health Care Urgently Needed to Ensure COVID-19 Recovery in the Americas
With countries in the Americas reporting severe disruptions in essential primary health care services, urgent investment is key to improving …
Saint Lucia to Access H-2A and H-2B Visas
A year-long engagement effort to make Saint Lucia an eligible country for visas to fill temporary jobs in the agricultural …
Ancillary Service Providers Honoured
An evening of honour reminded tourism service providers of the important value they contribute to the overall brand promise of …
Agriculture Minister Meets Soufriere Fisherfolk
A total of about 25 fisherfolk from the Soufriere area participated in a consultation headed by the Minister responsible for …