Let me first start by applauding the Ministry of Education on a rare progressive policy- yes shocking right- their seeming …
Ministry of Education Serves TKO in Debate over Children’s Hair
Tourism on Bended Knee
Saint Lucia’s tourism industry, a critical pillar of the nation’s economy, is facing a serious decline, and the government’s mismanagement …
A Case for Caribbean Action on Mental Health
Mental health is no longer hidden in the margins of public life, whether in Europe, North America, or the Caribbean. …
Guyana and Jamaica Elections Offer Big Lessons in Caribbean Politics Today
Two elections in three days only happen every Blue Moon in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), so the results from Guyana’s …
The irony of growing old!
Life can be described in three phases. The first is growing-up as a youngster, the second is finding the means …
An Exposé for the Ages at World Expo 2025
Sustained people-to-people contact through tourism, study and business exchange programs, is often emphasized as helping to shape public opinion, and …
Guyana’s 2025 Elections: Covering the Continuing Coverage
Covering the coverage of Guyana’s 2025 Presidential and Regional elections was an interesting journalistic and observation exercise, as the continental …
Why States should isolate Netanyahu – not antisemitism, world peace
I am a diplomat with over 40 years of experience. My first instinct is always dialogue: bringing adversaries to a …
Empty vessels make the most noise!
This is the season when various persons, both new and old, are putting their hands up to be possible political …
Truth Versus Spin: Replying to Pascal’s ‘Chastanet Trust Problem’
In response to Stephen Lester Pascal’s article, Allen Chastanet’s Trust Problem, published in The Voice on August 22, 2025, this …
The Elephant in the Room: Journalism and Credibility in Saint Lucia
Today, we confront the elephant in the room—journalism. This conversation arises in light of the controversy surrounding a female journalist’s …
Baron Foods bottling Saint Lucia globally with flavours and pride
A mix of nostalgia and anxiety reigned in Vieux Fort on August 21, when the Baron Group of Companies Inc. …
Gutter Politics and Other Optics of Deceit ― Politics 101
Let’s be clear about this. Political Parties (and candidates), especially around election time(s), desperately want your vote. Why? To win, …
Mental Health Strain | The Nudges Before the Roar-Are You Listening?
When people think about mental health, they often imagine dramatic breaking points; a public meltdown, a panic attack, or someone …
Failed Caribbean Parties Offering Old Par for New Elections Courses
It’s always been interesting discovering the spins young and old politicians everywhere put on election campaigning, promising the impossible or …
US and Russian Presidents Still Hold Trump Cards in Ukraine!
Once again, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have outfoxed their global critics, the two leaders emerging …
Criticism is everyone’s privilege, but not for blinding ourselves to reality!
These are interesting times we live in, because people take sides, especially politically and can sometimes be non-objective or refuse …
Gentle Parenting: A Deeper Dive
So you tried out gentle parenting and it didn’t work? Really? How many years have you been using the belt …
Make ‘Haitian-Led’ Mean Something
The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has proposed a Road Map for Haiti. It is …
Sold Out for a Dollar: The Real Price of the GPH Port Agreement
Leasing national treasures like our ports to foreign entities for long durations demands nothing less than the highest governance standards. …