The current government of St. Lucia, led by the St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP), has been heavily criticized for its …
A Tax-and-Spend Government Drowning in Dishonesty
Are We Still Choosing Contractors the Wrong Way? A Call to Build Smarter in Saint Lucia
By Dr. Arthur L.C. Antoine, P.E., PMP, DBIA Principal Engineer, A-1 EGPMS Inc. | www.A1EGPMSinc.com In Saint Lucia and much …
How Much Longer? (Part 1)
Any Caribbean citizen with even a smidgeon of knowledge of the regionâs history would agree that Colonialism profoundly impacted our …
Pierre Showing Why He Was Most Prepared for PMâs Job!
When Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre confidently posited in an interview with a local reporter that he was âthe most …
Mental Health Matters: The Psychological Foundation
By Dr. Olympia Piper Cools Vitalis, Psychologist (PhD), Psychotherapist (MSc). Social Worker (BSc)/Director/Psychotherapist/GEMS Psychotherapy for Hope and Healing When we talk …
The World Mourns a Pope of the People and Pontiff for the Poor
Pope Francis gained global admiration from the day he was chosen in 2013 as the first non-European pope in over …
Is Your Water Tank Safe? What Every Homeowner Should Know
By Dr. Arthur L.C. Antoine, Ph.D., P.E., PMP, DBIA In the Caribbean, where water insecurity is a daily reality, household …
May 6: A chance to steer U.S.âCaribbean relations through trade winds and other passing storms
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signaled a genuine willingness to hear the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) speak for itself. …
Is Illegality the Chosen Way to Acquire Wealth?
I would have thought that with various opportunistic means available, especially for young people to earn a livelihood that crime …
The Halls of Justice Controversy: A Critical Examination of the Government’s Decision
By James Stanislaus It has been almost a year since the government of St. Lucia signed a contract with a …
Two Second Comings!
Easter means different things to different people everywhere â not only solemnly religious, but also a Happy Holiday season for …
How Much Longer (Part 2)
Writing in 1969 in his book âFrom Columbus to Castro: The History of the Caribbean, 1492-1969,â Prime Minister of Trinidad …
How ready and willing are we?
In today’s world, several things are changing around us and few among us are aware of such changes. If we …
The Taxing Toll of Trumpâs Tariff Tantrums
Most Caribbean Community (CARICOM) citizens are knee-deep or neck-high into the upcoming Easter holiday weekend mode and Saint Lucians are …
Is the Airport Development Tax a Government Slush Fund?
By James Stanislaus The Airport Development Tax (ADT) was first introduced on May 1st 2011 by the United Workers Party …
The Silly Season Is on Again
Mr. Editor The Silly Season Is on Again I’m curious to see how the “WAR” will be fought this time …
Letter to the Editor, Early Childhood Education: Time to Take Action
I feel it necessary to voice my frustration regarding a preschool operating behind my home. This preschool has been in …
A CHRONICLERâS STORY â Time for Codes of Conduct for General Elec-tions! (Pt. 3)
As a writer back then, while in Grenada in early 1982, I covered the Saint Lucia Christian Councilâs posi-tive role …
Small but Tallawah
Regular readers of this column would probably know that I am a big fan of Singapore. This attraction has …
Collaborative GovernmentâPrivate Sector Action Imperative for a Resilient Trade Future
ON April 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of the higher global tariffs imposed on April …