Despite a growing litany of gripes many in the arts community have chalked up against the government recently, some measure …
Keep Investing In The Arts
…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, …
A Year’s Worth of Uncertainty
A YEAR ago, the incoming UWP government’s focus seemed to be on just how much of a difference it could …
A Dichotomous Pride
LESS than three months after Sir Derek Walcott has been laid to rest, his countrymen still find themselves wanting as …
Till The Dam Runs Dry?
WITH the Atlantic hurricane season already upon us, the Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) is yet to allay the …
Put ‘Unity’ In Community
AT a juncture where many people are complaining that our country has made a turn for the worse politically, socially …
That Feeling of Fear
WHATEVER magic the police have up their well-ironed sleeves, they certainly need to pull the rabbit out the hat right …
Still Too Much Unease
THE two protest marches held on Wednesday proved how divided people remain both along party lines and on the issues …
Revolving Door of Rhetoric
THE first order of business for new governments has become promises of creating economic growth and investigating previous administrations. How …
Smoke And Mirrors House
THE recent goings-on in the House of Assembly adds more fuel to the debate that Members of Parliament are by …
Government’s Great Gamble
SINCE taking office eleven months ago, the current administration has not been without grandiose plans for arresting the nation’s ailing …
A Changing Church Culture?
THE Archbishop of the Diocese of Castries, Robert Rivas this week drew the ire of many who suggest that the …
Be Road-wise – Slow Down
WITH seven road fatalities already recorded for the year, the debate for a serious approach to road usage by motorists …
May Day More Than Money
YET another May Day comes around and the obvious question arises as to whether the day serves any specific purpose …
The Trust Must Trust Itself
It is a hard sell for the government to convince many that its decision to discontinue its annual $700,000 subvention …
The Problem With Alcohol
THE Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) this week announced it had developed new guidelines for the marketing of alcohol in …
A Better Working System
ONE does not need to be an economist to acknowledge the fact that Saint Lucia is perhaps facing way more …
What’s The Big Picture?
What is the overall state of St. Lucia at this time, from the perspective of our government? In the 10 …