Of all the laws on this country’s books, there must be a few that speak to enforcing public safety and …
A Public Disservice
A Serious Charge
Is this a joke? Did we hear it right? That the Prime Minister and the President of the Senate, two …
P.M’s Report Uninspiring
OBVIOUSLY feeling the heat from both the opposition and the public, Prime Minister Anthony called in the media this week …
When Politicians Cry
THE ongoing debate concerning United Workers Party (UWP) Political Leader Allen Chastanet’s emotional meltdown at a recent press briefing raises …
Disaster And Preparation
THE extent of the destruction caused by Topical Storm Erika in Dominica two weeks ago, again causes us to focus …
Support A Caribbean Cause
VERY often, it takes a tragedy to bring out the triumphant spirit in people. In the case of Caribbean people, …
Listen To The People
THE parliamentary debate on the Constitutional Reform Commission report has ended. The legislators have had their say and we wait …
The Gems Of Bilateralism
THE much-anticipated announcement as to who will take up the post as Saint Lucia’s Ambassador to Taiwan should come anytime …
New Banking Act – Why No Discussion?
HOW much do we value consultation and consensus in these little islands of the OECS? Several weeks after a new …
After CSEC, Then What?
STUDENTS who sat this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams will get their results as early 10:00 p.m. today …
Curbing Gun Crimes
IS fighting gun crimes in St Lucia a hopeless pursuit? It certainly sounds that way after reading the text of …
Serious Politicians Needed
THE next general elections are already shaping up to be a cutthroat event. Political aspirants and incumbents alike are already …
Bravo Mr. Foster
We applaud Speaker of The House of Assembly Peter Foster for publicly apologizing to the people of St Lucia for …
Police Woes
JUST how much heat can the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) take without actually burning up still seems to …
Police Stalemate
PRIME Minister Anthony appears in recent weeks to have embarked on a public relations exercise to shore up the image …
Calypso So-So On Quality
NOW that the carnival season has ended, it is time get back to the seriousness of daily life. No more …
Labour Sector Worries
REMEMBER all the controversy over the Labour Code around the time of the last elections and afterwards? It is turning …
No More “One For The Road”
GENERALLY, all the elements of Carnival seem to suggest that we should all surrender our inhibitions and simply take in …
Square Pegs, all Around
No one who follows local politics closely would have been surprised at last Tuesday’s events in the House of Assembly. …
Same Sex Marriage Its Consequences
WHAT will be the consequences of last weekend’s decision of the American Supreme Court allowing same sex marriages throughout the …