“INDEPENDENCE means freedom, growth and development and standing strong on your own and feeling proud.” Those are the words of …
NEW HOSPITAL – Opening ‘Almost There’, Says P.M.
THE official naming ceremony for the soon-to-be-opened Owen King EU Hospital took place on location last Sunday afternoon. Scores of …
Just Ice-Cold Shoulders
“JUSTICE will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” ― Benjamin …
Call For Participation In Independence Activities
THE organizers for the activities marking Saint Lucia’s 37th Independence anniversary want Saint Lucians to immerse themselves in the moments …
Lights, Camera, Transform!
Young Laborie Lensman Highlights Community. WHEN Johnson Junior James was around 14 years old, a friend allowed him to use …
Lambirds Students: ‘We Are Trapped Here’
Frustration Levels Rising, They Say. NEARLY a year after police raided the ill-fated Lambirds Academy, 40 Nepalese nationals are describing …
$ Growth Outlook Encouraging
But Zika Fears Linger. DESPITE two major general elections looming on the horizon, Chief Executive Officer of Invest St. Lucia …
No Water Under The Bridge
A few months ago, I sat in the House of Assembly and listened to Members of Parliament on both sides …
Boat Mishap Mars Grenada’s Independence Anniversary
GRENADA’S 42nd. Independence anniversary was marred by tragedy over the weekend. Grenadian police yesterday confirmed reports that a speedboat carrying …
Joseph John’s Drum Beat
FOR people like Joseph John, the word “independence” takes on a different colour, tone and sound. While colour, tone and …
New SLP Post Sparks Political Row
THE Saint Lucia Labour Party’s newly-appointed Director of Communications, Jadia Jn. Pierre-Emmanuel, says her recent decision to step down as …
Dark Days For Democracy
WITH the ongoing tragedy that passes for democracy in Syria worsening, one cannot help but validate Lord Acton’s famous quote: …
‘Pep’ Says He’s Quitting On His Own Terms
FIRST-TERM Anse la Raye/Canaries parliamentarian, Dr. Desmond “Pep” Long, says he will soon be trading in his desire for elective …
Call For A Fair Day’s Work
Economist Says Public Servants Must Justify Huge Wage Bill. ‘A fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work’ is the …
Nobel Laureate Week Wraps Up
NOBEL Laureate Week comes to an end this weekend following several activities to highlight the achievements of Saint Lucia’s two …
Walcott House Opens – Nobel Laureate Says He’s Thankful
Saint Lucia’s Nobel Prize-winning poet, Derek Walcott, saw one of his long outstanding dreams actually become a reality last Sunday …
Keran Rosemond – How A 23-Year-Old Beat The Odds
The Rise (And Trials) Of Keran Rosemond. IT took Keran Rosemond just under a minute to get on stage at …
All About A Home
WITH this year’s Nobel Laureate Week coming to its close this Saturday, I cannot help but be grateful for the …
‘Chamber’ Honours The Best Businesses
Outgoing Prez Calls For Stability. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”17″ gal_title=”Chamber Honours The Best Businesses”] THE nominees were few this year but the …
Local Artists Capture Laureates’ Words, Win Prizes
THE embassies of Mexico and Spain on Friday evening awarded the winners of their first-ever “A Picture for a Nobel” …