FOR many years now, the nagging question as to whether politicians on either side of the political fence were mature …
Signs of Political Maturity
Give Us Some More Sense
IS it too much or too early to ask our political leaders to begin to take the necessary action to …
Treat Water Like Blood
THIS week, Saint Lucians were reminded how much of a reality climate change is. Minister for Sustainable Development, Dr. James …
Thanks To Europe
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THE expectations of the people of St Lucia on improved health care hinge very much on the new Owen King-EU …
We Must Do Better
ONE of the reasons countries seek political independence is, to use the tired cliche, to make things better for their …
A New And Fresh Start
THE Acting Police Commissioner’s recent decision to forego resubmission of his application for the top job ends another chapter in …
Juffali – The Show Goes On
THE Juffali Affair continues to rage and with each passing episode the government comes off more bruised than before. On …
Curbing the Jobless Curve
THE recent unemployment figures released by the Department of Statistics are, to some extent, encouraging. Finding employment for many continues …
Politics of Division
POLITICS is very much in the air these days as we move towards a general election. The political animals among …
Who’s Down For Debates?
THE Saint Lucia Labour Party’s General Secretary’s declaration that the party is open to national political debates leading up to …
Opportunity Missed
“A search for collective determination”. That was the title that Prime Minister Anthony gave to his New Year’s address to …
Keep Zika Virus At Bay
THE Ministry of Health’s continued warnings against Saint Lucians becoming complacent about the Zika virus should not be taken lightly. …
Who’s Got The ‘Quo?’
IN the editorial of our first publication of the year we wrote the following: “Who is the intended beneficiary of …
We Need More Leaders
A year from today, U.S. President Barack Obama would have already said goodbye to eight years in the White House. …
The Matter of Accountability
INDEPENDENT Senator Stephen King this week made another plea to the authorities to do something to address the overcrowding that …
A Tough Predicament
Around this time of year in Saint Lucia, the word “excellence” takes on a new meaning. Notwithstanding the very fact …
Looking to 2016
THIS new year promises to be an eventful one for St Lucia, especially politically. A general election will be due …
In With The New
For many reasons, this year holds great significance . And with the Christmas season giving way to a leap year, …
The Juffali Saga – Who Benefits?
The names “Walid” and “Juffali” are hardly names native to our country, and yet, in recent weeks, no other names …
Where Are We Heading?
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WHAT will become of the IMPACS report ? What of our good Commissioner Vernon Francois who was made to give …