On June 16, 2025, a number of collective bargaining labour agreements (CBAâs) were signed between the negotiating team of the …
SLP Government – Unions Relationship Mature and Respectful
African Roots of a Caribbean Odyssey of Occultism in the Age of Internet | Part 2
The world is on edge this weekend like never before, as people everywhere fret over the closest Planet Earth and …
Elisha Norbert: Breaking the Colonial Shackles on Public Servantsâ Political Rights
Elisha Norbertâs decision to stand as the United Workers Party candidate for Micoud North has ignited a crucial debate in …
How do we change what is to what should or could be?
Can any government enforce the islandâs laws without being voted out? This is a question I always ask myself and …
“What Smart Politics Looks Like: Periods, Policies, and Progress”
“Let’s talk about periods. Uncomfortable right? He wants to talk about period panties, tampons and pads and the related queasiness …
The Continuing Distress of the Haitian People
The situation in Haiti is worsening, and the ordinary people of Haitiâalready among the most impoverished in the Western Hemisphereâare …
African Roots of a Caribbean Odyssey of Occultism in the Age of the Internet of Things
Saint Lucians living in Lalaland got a rude awakening Tuesday night, that sent shivers up spines and set many hearts a-throbbing, thanks to unexpected revelations…
Behind the Bond: A Father’s Climb to Connection
Fatherhood is often considered secondary to motherhood due to the lack of an immediate bond that comes from the 10-month …
Rosy Reports, Bleeding Economy: Saint Luciaâs Tourism in Trouble
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has presented a cautiously optimistic narrative about the islandâs tourism performance in 2025, describing …
Chasing Red Herrings Pt. 2
Another means to manage perception is through media manipulation. We watch US news every night, listen to foreign music, we …
âTaking Advantageâ: A Character Flaw or Just Another Way of Living?
People everywhere make best use of opportunities that come their way. Opportunities naturally challenge minds to extract the best from …
A Government in Crisis: The Philip J. Pierre Administrationâs Legacy of Failure, Corruption, and Deception
Nearly four years ago, the Saint Lucia Labour Party under Philip J. Pierre promised hope, growth, and good governance. They …
From Educator to Everything: âThe Unpaid Price of Teachingâ
Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defined thankless as being without gratitude. A perfect encapsulation of what teaching has become in todayâs modern …
Chasing Red Herrings (Part 1)
There is an old phrase that a photo or painting is worth a thousand words; I assumed the same would …
Whatâs colour got to do with being a good leader?
Earlier Caribbean generations grew-up under post-Slavery colonialism with minds sunk deep in mental slavery…
Don’t let good times leave you with your pants downâŠ
There is a thin line between self-enjoyment and rational thinking. When young, itâs always about having a good time, but there are times when you need to question yourself…
Is Castries Dying?
On the surface, Castries has been getting a faceliftânew facades, repaved streets, painted murals, and revitalized public spaces that hint …
âExit Stage Left? Not Quite,â Says Mia.
This isnât a political column, even though politics affects every aspect of our lives. But this is the second time …
Some things we just donât hear or see these daysâŠ
Oh, how things have changed through the years. Growing-up living with my mum in Praslin, Micoud, there were certain aspects …
Truckers Punishing Citizens to Ram Their Way Into Port Castries
I havenât met anyone who supports how the islandâs truckers are going about punishing citizens to force their way into …