PASTOR Franklin Bray was on target when he said last Sunday at the funeral service of slain city councilor Victor …
Is our healthcare system equipped to adequately handle mental illness?
IT was reported last week that an elderly man was struck in the head by a stone which was thrown …
Merry Christmas Everyone
FOUR days from today we will be celebrating Christmas. To some people this means nothing whereas to others it means …
Historic Day for Saint Lucia
Yesterday was indeed an historic day for Saint Lucia. The country on that day launched its thoroughbred racing industry with …
Uniting Dominica
WHILE it may take some time for the partisan dust that clogged Dominica’s general elections to dissipate now that a …
An Eventful Week – But Hope Still Abounds
THIS week has indeed been an eventful one for businesses in and around the William Peter Boulevard, and in the …
Take A Bow SLISBA
IT is not often that organizations like the Saint Lucia Industrial and Small Business Association (SLISBA) is put in the …
The Importance of the Youth Perspective
YOUNG people have valid opinions, and sometimes the things they share can challenge even the perspectives of those who think …
An Inspirational Tour
THE youth are our future, and that point is often underscored at any undertaking in which young people are involved. …
Speak Out to Make an Impact
WHEN a school teacher challenges a class of fifth formers to write letters to a local newspaper speaking about issues …
Surviving Sexual Assault in Saint Lucia
QUITE often local talk show host Rick Wayne makes reference to the fact that 1 in 4 women in Saint …
Keeping Our Children Safe
CHILDREN are too good for this world. If only we could measure up to them. We the ones who consider …
Bullying a National Concern
WE speak often about bullying in schools, which is a huge problem, but most of us don’t necessarily go as …
Methodist School Interruption
WHILE some teachers of the Gordon and Walcott Memorial Methodist School feel that calling this week’s happenings a “walk out” …
The Ongoing Hustle
THE economic climate in Saint Lucia appears to be changing very rapidly of late. The heat is definitely on as …
Grace That Transcends Religion
THE hug between Brandt Jean, the brother of Botham Jean, and Amber Guyger has taken the spotlight in the trial …
Proud and not so proud moments
THREE big stories caught the attention of the public this week, the first being the trial of Amber Guyger, the …
Comfort’s Presence Should Inspire Change
THE U.S Navy Captain of the USNS Comfort, Commodore Brian Diebold, has stated that the Comfort’s Humanitarian mission would not …
Salvation from perplexities
BEYOND any doubt we are living in the most earth-shattering period of world history. The changes occurring the world over …
The Urgency of Building Resilience
HURRICANE Dorian landed in The Bahamas and it was nothing short of a drastic hit. It’s been two weeks since …