WITH two years remaining before the next general elections, we must ask: will Saint Lucia maintain its 17 constituencies, or will we see the addition…
The Constituency Boundaries Commission: Where Is It?
Emancipation Day in Saint Lucia: A Celebration of Freedom
Next Thursday marks Emancipation Day, a significant occasion for Saint Lucians, particularly those of African descent. On this day, we commemorate the end of chattel slavery…
Judging Calypsos in Saint Lucia
WE were not surprised at all when Saint Lucians took to social media to denounced the judges’ decision regarding the …
Immersed in Carnival? Keep an Eye on the Weather
THE vibrant rhythms of carnival music now filling the air wash over us and the colourful costumes that will be …
Those Parking Meters: What’s the Problem CCC
At times, we find ourselves questioning whether our political leaders, regardless of party affiliation, can truly rise above the constraints …
Is Latin America/ Caribbean Truly a Zone of Peace?
CARIBBEAN leaders often refer to Latin America and the Caribbean as a “zone of peace.” This designation implies that the …
Police Investigating Police – External Unit Needed
Director for Public Prosecution (DPP) Daasrean Greene, at a press conference Wednesday, addressed some outstanding matters related to the 2011 …
Who will Bell the Cat?
The idiom “who will bell the cat” originates from a fable. In this tale, a group of mice decide to …
Is the J.C. Dam Desilting Project Another St Jude Hospital Fiasco?
Over the past several years, the Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) Inc. has consistently urged its customers to conserve water …
Promoting Respect for Our Elderly: A Call to Action
A couple of incidents that occurred in Castries and seen by our editorial team of some elderly persons being disrespected …
Bringing Creativity Back to Costume Designs
As the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival fades in the memory, Carnival 2024 now takes center stage, it being …
Opposition Political Parties – Needed but…
Can Saint Lucia transition from being a developing small state to a developed small state like Taiwan, Singapore and other …
The 2024 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival: A Testimony to the Power of Local Talent
The 2024 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival transcended mere celebration; it became a spectacular fusion of music, culture, and talent…
Supplements, A Businessman’s Best Tool and A Reader’s Joy
OUR focus today is on the supplements found in THE VOICE Newspaper once, sometimes twice or more per month.
Vieux Fort Carnival: Balancing Tradition and Safety
THE annual Saint Lucia Jazz Festival is in full swing, and when the music fades and the vibrant energy of celebration simmers down, the country seamlessly transitions into carnival mode…
A Practical Idea?
COME August 1st, Saint Lucians will see a new minimum wage being enacted, government announced this week, and individuals are …
Of Smokescreens and Flashing Mirrors
Periodically, the Editorial Board of this newspaper recognises the necessity to inform citizens about its multifaceted role in the Saint …
Acting Decisively to Protect Us All
The escalating crime situation in Saint Lucia has gone from bad to worse. With a murder rate exceeding six per …
Pierre’s List of Projects for ‘Year of Infrastructure’
ON March 26, 2024, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre unveiled an ambitious roadmap for Saint Lucia’s progress for the fiscal …
The Old Courthouse Building
This building, located on Peynier Street in Castries, holds a significant place in the collective memory of Saint Lucians. Once …