DESPITE North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un boldly showing his delight in ruffling U.S. President Donald Trump’s feathers, it seems the …
Region Must Be Assertive
Save Our Schools
In just about three weeks from now, schools across the island will be reopened to welcome the thousands of children …
Absolute Power, Inflated Egos
THE escalating tensions developing between the United States of America and North Korea are to say the least, very frightening. …
A Fair Share
RECENTLY, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, decried what he believes to be unfair treatment meted out to those …
Undemocratic Democracy?
FOR calling South African president, Jacob Zuma, a disgrace last week, an outspoken member of the African National Congress (ANC) …
Emancipated or Not?
ON Tuesday, Saint Lucians will join other nations in observing yet another Emancipation Day. Each year, the day has served …
Stay Away From Crime
THE videos and voice notes now being circulated via social media in which a young Saint Lucian male is seen …
Take A Bow, Athletes
DESPITE being beleaguered by a litany of problems, our athletes continue to shine both here and abroad. In every sport, …
Back To Serious Business
AT least for now, the final days of the carnival season appeared to have been incident-free as far as violent …
Be Safe, Be Smart
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ALL season long, the Carnival festivities have been progressing relatively smoothly with a few glitches here and there, many of …
End The Speculation
FOLLOWING a week of allegations that fueled the rumour mill incessantly, Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Physical Planning, …
Embrace The Technological Change
ANOTHER school year has now ended and parents and students are now engaged in the cycle of preparing for the …
Who’s Really Politicizing Crime?
To say that the island is at the crossroads as far as crime is concerned these days is definitely an …
How About These Incentives?
As far as investments go these days, every investor wants to know that they can make a decent return on …
The Inhospitable Victoria Hospital
DURING his presentation in the House last Tuesday, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet explained in detail some of the primitive conditions …
The Right To Swift Justice
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Recently, it was reported that the newly-refurbished main courthouse in Castries would be demolished. While no future plans for the …
Keep Investing In The Arts
Despite a growing litany of gripes many in the arts community have chalked up against the government recently, some measure …
…And The Charades Continue
IF what transpired in Parliament last Tuesday is any indication of what the much-called-for bipartisanship this country needs, then our …
The Price of Progress
WITH the island’s room stock expected to increase by 2,000 over the next four years, such news will obviously resonate …
Connect With – And Protect — Nature
THE recent observance of World Environment Day (June 5) was again observed, as is the norm around the globe. However, …