LAST Friday’s quiet protest staged by some former students of the ill-fated Lambirds Academy has proven just how far some …
In Search of Justice
Another offshore School Horror Story
A foreign student who came to St Lucia to study at one of our offshore medical schools has told a …
Use Water Sparingly
THE old saying, “You never miss the water till the well runs dry”, seems to make practical sense for many …
CYG Let’s Cut Our Losses Now
In his budget statement to the House of Assembly last week, Prime Minister Anthony broached the matter of St Lucia’s …
Relocation Plan Should Be Welcomed
PRIME Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony’s 2015 Budget Address might well create some level of financial discomfort for many citizens. Raising …
Long And Difficult Road Ahead
FROM all what has previously been indicated and what is now emerging, so serious is the situation surrounding our relatively …
Time For Dialogue
IN a few weeks’ time, a new army of young men and women—maybe as many as 3,000– will be exiting …
Desperate Measures, Indeed
IT will definitely take more than pulling a rabbit out of a hat managing the country’s affairs over the next …
NYS – Let’s Not Linger
THE announcement in the Governor General’s recent Throne Speech confirming that government is willing to exert the political will to …
Phenomenal St. Omer
IN Sir Dunstan St Omer, St Lucia has lost not only its most famous artist, designer of our flag, cultural …
Change System For The Better
NEITHER side of the political spectrum should take any pleasure in what transpired – or didn’t – in the House …
Childish Behaviour
WEDNESDAY’S “incident” in the House of Assembly was another example of the immaturity of our politicians. The Prime Minister and …
The Plot Thickens
THE Lambirds scandal gets more bizarre with each passing day and forces us to ask whether there is really any …
Patiently Awaiting A Remedy
THIS week, the island recorded its sixth homicide for the year. While the loss of even one life – especially …
Dealing With Youth Violence
IN the aftermath of the latest bout of gang violence in the capital that has shaken and traumatized many of …
Agriculture Challenge
GENERALLY, OECS governments have shown good judgment over the years in employing some outstanding technocrats and thinkers to administer and …
Disrupt The Gang Culture
THE first three months of the year were a real boon to the nation, especially the Royal Saint Lucia Police …
Ahead of Budget
It’s that time of year again. April’s buzz is usually about discussions and preparations for the national budget. It is …
Change Comes When It Happens
AS well-intentioned as the National Vision Commission team members might be, they must expect that their rallying call to have …
Lambirds – No Answers
THE more we hear news from the Lambirds Academy fiasco, the more we are convinced that there is need for …