IN 2018 when Hayden Forde published his collection of plays Silent scars and other plays, I noted that “his plays …
A Review of Hayden Forde’s Play, Gimme a Chance
Names of Towns and Cities
WHAT’S in a name? Often, we overlook the meanings attached to the names we hear and the names which have …
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
“I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both …
Don’t Look Around; Look Up
Luke 21:28 DURINg a conversation with a friend of mine he expressed that speaking with his dad had become a …
Twenty-Fourth Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), Virtual, 6-7 May 2021
COMMUNIQUÉ THE Twenty-Fourth Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held …
Striving to Fashion a More Informed Eastern Caribbean Citizen
Getting insights towards recovery, resilience and socio-economic transformation is something you can do easily, thanks to Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Blog. …
From Tour Guide to Street Vendor – Lisa Phillip Takes on COVID-19
Lisa Phillip’s life changed in the blink of an eye after she lost her job at a local touring company. …
Do Not be Afraid – Fear Can’t Stop You
EIGHTY-SEVEN years ago, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, needed to inspire a nation in the …
She’s ‘Nutz’ About Her Health… and Her Kids!
Shorvanie Justin is a wonderful mother and an entrepreneur. She has three beautiful daughters and two businesses. (Don’t ask me …
Building a Resilient and Inclusive Global Health System Together—Taiwan Can Help
THE threat that emerging infectious diseases pose to global health and the economy, trade, and tourism never ceases. Pandemics can …
Public Outcry over ‘Police Abuse’
While the rallying cry globally is being directed against ‘police abuse’, social activists in Saint Lucia have also joined the …
Destroyed by Rumours: Local Woman Cries for Help
I met Lena by the Derek Walcott Square recently. It almost seemed like she was in another world and I …
Are You Blocking The Door?
Matthew 19:14 I was listening to a Ted Talk recently and heard the speaker share a story that caused my …
Economist David Jordan comments on a section of the recently published LMNAS (2020) on Saint Lucia
THE World Bank funded Labour Market Needs Assessment Survey (LMNAS) 2020 is a stark revelation that “….…Technology is the major …
Local Prostitute Denounces Sex for Money Lifestyle
A local prostitute is calling on young girls/women to refuse advances made to them by men, and instead encourages them …
How Louis Navigated Unemployment and became an Entrepreneur
WHEN Angus Louis lost his job, he never imagined that it would be a blessing. Louis opened a small business …
OECS YES In Action Highlights Jada Francis
Getting to know Jada Tell us a little about yourself. I am currently in the final stages of completing my …
A Letter to God for my Children
MANY of us see our children as our legacy, our success vicariously. We try to pass our hopes and dreams …
Imran Augustin: From “Nothing” to Something
I spoke to Imran Augustin for the first time on Tuesday. I’d heard a lot about him, still, there was …
Giving Our Burdens to God — 1 Peter 5:6,7
THERE’S an invitation in the Bible that should bring comfort to each of us. It’s found in first Peter chapter …