TONIGHT is calypso finals, an event on the island’s carnival agenda that has generated much drama and controversy over the …
Calypso Finals Tonight – A Testing Time for the Judges
As Their Lives Change…
THE month of July will be an exciting one for secondary school leavers. This is the month when most, if …
Becoming More Resistant to Hurricanes, Tropical Depressions
SAINT Lucia is visited annually by hurricanes, heavy rainfalls, floods all of which have caused costs in the millions of …
This Year’s CDB AGM – A Boost for Local Banking Sector
THE Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, quietly launched its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in a …
Building a Nation of Innovators
THE success story of INVICTUS is found on the centre pages of this weekend’s newspaper. In light of this success, …
Same Sex Marriage – Saint Lucia’s Looming Big Debate
It is not a big thing in Saint Lucia today, but that will soon change. It is an issue that is heading to all corners of the world. Saint Lucia so far has not had to decide, but that too, will soon change.
Well Done 1st National Bank St. Lucia Ltd
With COVID-19 restrictions and Social Distancing now just memories for most, the amplified local response to this year’s first Jazz …
Improving Our Traffic Management Plan
Does Saint Lucia have a traffic management plan which caters for both stationary and moving traffic, including pedestrians, bicyclists and …
Well Done Saint Lucians, Well Done!
What happened at the Mindoo Phillip Park the night of 5 May 2023 at approximately 9:17, which, incidentally, was the …
Will Changes Ever Come to the Constitution?
We fully agree with the Prime Minister when he said that the Constitution has served us well but will need …
Monday Labour Day – Let’s Focus on Trade Unions
Monday is Labour Day, a holiday for workers here in Saint Lucia and in several other parts of the world. …
Framing a Regional Response to Violent, Gun-Related Crimes
Heads of government of CARICOM did not mince their words at last Monday and Tuesday crime Symposium in Trinidad and …
Is Vieux Fort South Lacking Strong Leadership?
When Dr. Kenny Anthony took over the leadership of the Saint Lucia Labour Party in 1997, he was a colossus …
The Travel and Tourism Industry, Is It Really Making Lucians Wealthy?
The Caribbean economy that relied the most on travel and tourism in 2021 was Antigua and Barbuda, with this sector …
The Need for Political Will
There is a calm on the streets of Vieux Fort these days which should not be misread by the authorities. …
Warning: Water Woes Looming!
World Water Day was observed here and worldwide on Wednesday (March 22), with the global focus on the need for …
The challenge belongs to us all!
The national anxiety following seven or nine deaths in four days in Vieux Fort – depending on who you listened …
A Look at Representative Democracy
Recent discussions on several issues happening in the streets, on social media and other outlets have drawn our attention to …
Bracing for Storms Beyond the Horizon
Still fresh in our minds is Saint Lucia’s 44th Independence Anniversary Celebrations, which brought the island one year closer to …
Hats Off to Officers of the Babonneau Police Station
We take this opportunity to applaud the members of the Babonneau Police Station for their Tuesday morning exercise aimed at …