Saint Lucia marks its 46th Anniversary of Independence today, Saturday, February 22, 2025…
Celebrating Saint Lucia’s 46th Anniversary of Independence
A Call for Action in Saint Lucia
The recent daylight shooting of Alana Bernard, a devoted mother of three young children, has sent shockwaves through the community …
A Wealth Fund for Saint Lucia: Ensuring a Future Beyond Politics
THIS week, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) for Saint Lucia, asserting that it is a …
Empowering the Youth to Choose the Right Path
In last week’s editorial, we wrote about the need to topple the leadership of criminal gangs in the country. Today …
The Urgent Need to Topple Criminal Gangs’ Leadership
LAST month, officials in Trinidad and Tobago declared a nationwide state of emergency in response to a string of gang-related deaths…
Safeguarding Saint Lucia: A Call to Action
Much has been said and written about the effects of climate change on small island developing countries such as Saint …
Our ‘Person of the Year’ – RSLPF
As we reflect on the difficult events of the last year for a person and/or organisation deserving of the prestigious title of 2024 ‘Person of the Year’…
The Quest for a New Agricultural Champion in Saint Lucia
Now that 2025 is here, will the Government of Saint Lucia see the need to seek a new agricultural champion for Saint Lucia, the way the banana crop was in times past?
New Year’s Resolutions – Futile? Or Important?
As each year ends, an almost ritualistic excitement brews: crafting New Year’s resolutions. We declare our ambitions to lose weight, save money…
Putting Jesus Back at the Heart of Christmas
Trinidadian calypsonian Crazy has a popular Christmas parang song that gets a lot of airplay in Saint Lucia at this …
The Holiday Balance: Embracing Moderation This Christmas Season
As the familiar jingles fill the air and twinkling lights illuminate our surroundings, we again find ourselves in the festive embrace of the Christmas season…
The Unspoken Ache: Grieving Together, Yet Alone
AS we close out 2024 we want to say something special to the families, friends and communities that are grieving over the passing of a loved one…
Can Saint Lucia Progress Through Youth Entrepreneurship?
From a youth investment forum at the beginning of this year to millions of dollars from financial institutions, including the Caribbean Development Bank, for funding…
Together it is Possible
THE brutal gangland-style shooting killing of a young man in the city centre on Monday afternoon shocked the country. Many …
What the CIP Needs: Honest and Truthful Handlers
LAST month Investment Minister Ernest Hilaire tabled in parliament the 2022/2023 Annual Report of the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP)
Trump Presidency and the Small Island States of CARICOM
Donald Trump is back in the White House, and his policies will differ from those of Joe Biden – that much he has already indicated…
Leave Misinformation and Speculation at the Door
There is a palpable sense of tension in Saint Lucia due to a constant political rift that buries facts beneath …
Jounen Kwéyòl – Celebrating Our Culture, Our Heritage
Tomorrow, in honour of International Creole Day, the ever-popular Jounen Kwéyòl (Creole Day) will take place.
The Importance of Community Policing
LAST week, Acting Commissioner of Police Verne Garde held his second press conference since his appointment last month.
The United Nations (UN) and the Challenges of the 21st Century
Can the United Nations meet the challenges of the 21st century?