THE withdrawal of corporal punishment from all schools has precipitated intense discussions both for and against and one can understand …
Alternatives to Corporal Punishment
Tomorrow’s Success Depends On Today’s Planning
ONCE again there is discontentment within some working circles. While the government talks about growth in the economy and progress …
Nissan’s top boss’ fall from grace — Crashing of a Corporate Carburetor
IF ever there was something called Hostage Justice, Japan would most likely rank as the best place to see how …
Venezuela: The Next Grenada?
FORTY years after the March 13, 1979 Grenada Revolution and 35 years after the October 25, 1983 US-led invasion of …
The Dangers of Frustration
AS the delinquent musketeer hosting the show ‘Can I Help You’ remerges, his obsession towards the PM grows fruitlessly based …
We Need to Protect Our Children
IN less than a minute; in the twinkle of an eye; in the moment of inhalation and exhalation, my humble …
To Beat or Not to Beat
WHO in their right mind hits a child because they love to inflict punishment and pain? I would dare say …
What Can this ‘Low IQ Nation’ Of St Lucia, Teach The Fraternity Of Social Scientists With Their Varied Theories?
“Culture is being studied and blamed as one of the causes for poverty in certain countries. Yet, it is undeniable …
AN UNUSUAL STORY: The Press Depressed!
THE local press is deeply depressed. The past week has not been at all kind, with local press people under …
How We Cope – Part 5
THE past few articles have explored ways in which many survivors of sexual violence and also survivors of various things …
Smooth Progression for CSA Negotiations
THE St. Lucia Civil Service Association (CSA) has been in negotiations on behalf of our members who are employed by …
Thugs and the culture of fear… The Elephant in the Room
DURING a typical week in a quiet neighbourhood just outside of Castries there was a drive by shooting in broad …
Respect rule of law internationally
THE United States of America, Canada and the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean together share the deeply-held values of democracy …
Time for a Caribbean Film Festival
Maybe with just a little help from friends at the region’s top bank? I ELECTED last week to also stay …
Priorities… Do we have them right?
THIS hotel here, that hotel there, sickens me. Maybe the prime minister knows something that we don’t. The world is …
A Clarion Call to Let The Arts Ring Out Louder!
AFTER watching this grand display of artists display their talents and artistic commitment to the nation over the independence celebrations, …
Common Sense Not That Common
PARTIES and politics appear to have infiltrated both the moral and media values of our nation. At this time there …
Children, The Champions In Our Fight For Equality
IN order to establish equality among the sexes we need to revolutionize our education system from its core. If we …
Adopting a Regional Approach to Fighting Crime — Creating an OECS police service
OVER the past 10 years, citizens in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have grown increasingly concerned about the …
Well Done Gros Islet Constituency Council
IT is heartening to see the objections to the sale of coconuts and coconut water in the Rodney Bay area …