THE effect of the inappropriate depiction of Haiti, El Salvador and all African nations as âshitholeâ countries is a matter …
No Regrets For Making Haiti A âShitholeâ?
Can anyone remember who said the following? âKenny Canât, But I Will!â
MANY argue that crime should not be treated as a political issue because it affects all of us and no …
Ossie Boyâs âPetty-coatâ Exposed
As 2017 came to a close and I was giving consideration to my resolutions for 2018, I first decided to …
When Your Neighbourâs House Is On FireâŠ
WE should all be familiar with the old saying which forms the basis of the title of this article. In …
A Pragmatic Approach To The EU Is Essential
THE most recent decision by the European Union (EU) in respect to the blacklisting of several nations is indeed their …
Will Cenac Redeem Himself As Governor General?
SOCIAL media has not let up on its comments about 78âyear-old Neville Cenac ever since Prime Minister Allen Chastanet last …
When Reality Hits, The Knees Jerk
TALK about a knee-jerk reaction. That’s what Michael Chastanet’s “Leadership Qualities” was in response to my article “We Need a …
What Future For Latin American and Caribbean Cooperation In 2018 and Beyond?
WHATâS in store for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in 2018? And whatâs the future for actual cooperation ties …
Congratulations To Rosemary Duncan
Dear Editor: THROUGH you, I congratulate Rosemary Duncan on her leadership achievements as reported in your paper. She should be …
Small Changes
WE have wintered in St. Lucia for many years, calling it our beloved second home. Our friends here have become …
Letter To Justin T. Charles
IN response to a party hack codenamed Justin T. Charles, we take this opportunity to respond in sequence to his …
St. Jude and the Art of the Con — Part 11: The Cannibal In We
ITâS in our blood, in our DNA: that cannibal instinct that drives us to devour our own. We know that …
Burying Rickâs Zombie
THERE are a few persons who have turned what we now call the Grynberg issue as a bee in their …
Can The Centre Hold When Things Are Falling Apart?
AS 2017 drew to a close and I reflected on the happenings in my once idyllic Saint Lucia, it was …
LETTER: Hospitality Begins Outside The Castries Market
Dear Editor, Happy New Year to you and yours. Though I wish the same for our farmers and market vendors, …
Finally, LUCELECâs Negotiations Are Over!
ONE couldnât help but sigh when remarks about the conclusion of negotiations with LUCELEC were made at a unionâs recently-held …
Urgent Traffic Attention
MOST St. Lucians will agree that the traffic situation needs attention but, more importantly, the influx of used vehicles from …
Contesting Caribbean Subservience in the Age of Trump
THERE was an overwhelming vote within the United Nations General Assembly against the United Statesâ unilateral recognition of Jerusalem as …
2018 Will Test CARICOMâs Collective Resolve
IN 2018, unless Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries eschew their tendency to pursue narrow ânational interestsâ in the conduct of their …
Whatâs In The Cards For 2018?
HOW serious can we take the various New Year messages and forecasts? In essence, many boil down to telling the …