“INDEPENDENCE means freedom, growth and development and standing strong on your own and feeling proud.” Those are the words of …
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“INDEPENDENCE means freedom, growth and development and standing strong on your own and feeling proud.” Those are the words of …
![Prime Minister Kenny Anthony and EU Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Mikael Barfod, unveiled the plaque at the new hospital. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Prime-Minister-Kenny-Anthony-and-EU-Ambassador-to-Barbados-mid-1-600x400.jpg)
THE official naming ceremony for the soon-to-be-opened Owen King EU Hospital took place on location last Sunday afternoon. Scores of …

“JUSTICE will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” ― Benjamin …

THE organizers for the activities marking Saint Lucia’s 37th Independence anniversary want Saint Lucians to immerse themselves in the moments …
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Young Laborie Lensman Highlights Community. WHEN Johnson Junior James was around 14 years old, a friend allowed him to use …
![These former Lambirds Academy students say they have had more than they can take from local bureaucracy. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/These-former-Lambirds-Academy-600x400.jpg)
Frustration Levels Rising, They Say. NEARLY a year after police raided the ill-fated Lambirds Academy, 40 Nepalese nationals are describing …
![Image: ISL Chief Executive Officer, McHale Andrew, (second from right), with FCIS officials at Tuesday’s seminar. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ISL-Chief-600x400.jpg)
But Zika Fears Linger. DESPITE two major general elections looming on the horizon, Chief Executive Officer of Invest St. Lucia …
![Image: A huge pile of debris left under the recently-renovated bridge at Rodney Bay. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/huge-pile-of-debris-600x400.jpg)
A few months ago, I sat in the House of Assembly and listened to Members of Parliament on both sides …
![Image: Mareen Alexander (far right) and Nicole Garraway (second from far right) with fellow Grenadians at yesterday’s flag-raising ceremony. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Mareen-Alexander-600x400.jpg)
GRENADA’S 42nd. Independence anniversary was marred by tragedy over the weekend. Grenadian police yesterday confirmed reports that a speedboat carrying …
![John performing during sets with his band mates at Main Stage Jazz, Pigeon Island, in 2010. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/John-performing-during-sets-600x400.jpg)
FOR people like Joseph John, the word “independence” takes on a different colour, tone and sound. While colour, tone and …
![SLP Director of Communications, Jadia Jn. Pierre-Emmanuel. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jadia-mid-600x400.jpg)
THE Saint Lucia Labour Party’s newly-appointed Director of Communications, Jadia Jn. Pierre-Emmanuel, says her recent decision to step down as …
![Syrian refugees disembarking an inflatable raft on the Greek island, Lesbos. [PHOTO: AngelosTzortzinis/Getty]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Syrian-refugees-disembarking-an-inflatable-raft-on-the-Greek-island-600x400.jpg)
WITH the ongoing tragedy that passes for democracy in Syria worsening, one cannot help but validate Lord Acton’s famous quote: …

FIRST-TERM Anse la Raye/Canaries parliamentarian, Dr. Desmond “Pep” Long, says he will soon be trading in his desire for elective …
![Image: Saint Lucian economist, Dr. Hyginus Leon delivers this year’s Sir Arthur Lewis Memorial Lecture last Thursday evening.. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Saint-Lucian-economist-600x400.jpg)
Economist Says Public Servants Must Justify Huge Wage Bill. ‘A fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work’ is the …
![Image: For many, this year’s Derek Walcott Lecture was beyond words.. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/For-many-this-years-Derek-Walcott-Lecture-was-beyond-words-600x400.jpg)
NOBEL Laureate Week comes to an end this weekend following several activities to highlight the achievements of Saint Lucia’s two …
![Taiwanese Ambassador Ray Mou, Sigrid Nama, Derek Walcott, Prime Minister Anthony, Dame Pearlette, Deputy Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre and Commerce Minister Emma Hippolyte. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/J-600x400.jpg)
Saint Lucia’s Nobel Prize-winning poet, Derek Walcott, saw one of his long outstanding dreams actually become a reality last Sunday …
![Image: Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Keran Rosemond. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Young-Entrepreneur-of-the-Year-Keran-Rosemond-mid-600x400.jpg)
The Rise (And Trials) Of Keran Rosemond. IT took Keran Rosemond just under a minute to get on stage at …

WITH this year’s Nobel Laureate Week coming to its close this Saturday, I cannot help but be grateful for the …

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 …
![Image: Simeon, Searles and Williams with their prizes. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Simeon-Searles-and-Williams-600x400.jpg)
THE embassies of Mexico and Spain on Friday evening awarded the winners of their first-ever “A Picture for a Nobel” …