IN the aftermath of the latest bout of gang violence in the capital that has shaken and traumatized many of …
Dealing With Youth Violence
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 …
City Losing Its Beauty
AS beautiful as the city still is, Castries continues to lose its appeal to many people. The number of destitute …
St. Lucians Say ‘Enough’
LAST November we published a story about a protest by residents of Trouya over a proposal sent to the Development …
Consumers Need That Protection
IN her message in observance of this year’s World Consumer Day (March 15), Minister for Commerce, Business Development, Investment and …
Did Our PM Corrupt The Process?
NO subject has occupied the attentions of our people with such intensity for a very long time as has the …
PWA Out Of Place
MR. Prime Minister, “rude and out of place” does not begin to describe the behaviour of the executive of the …
Let’s Have The Full Story
WILL the government please make a formal statement on the alleged human trafficking scam that has been unfolding in our …
No Homicide, No Problem
HAVING two months go by without a single homicide being recorded must feel like a soft feather in the Royal …
The Report Must Be A Catalyst
THE nation waits with bated breath for Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony to deliver his address on the outcome of …
Independence Blues
IT really is interesting the number of contributors to this newspaper who have been sharing their views about the state …
In The Blink Of An Eye…
SOONER or later, the splitting of a few constituencies to create four additional ones was bound to stir up some …
Fairness And Balance
POLITICIANS are notorious for practising opportunism and convenience, and seeking advantages over opponents at any cost. Delivering a statement in …
The Cost of More Seats
WITH the next general elections giving Saint Lucians the opportunity to vote in a record number of constituencies – 21 …
UHC Most Timely
We welcome the news that the government is moving positively again on the question of universal health care (UHC). This …
If Only For A Change…
AS a nation grows, it certainly deserves to adopt a few changes that better shape its national thrust. History has …