One of the popular talk shows on the island of St. Lucia is called ‘Can I help You?’. It’s well-listened-to, but most people who call aren’t looking for help…
Big Boys Don’t Cry!
The Deadly Cost of the Philip J. Pierre Government’s Reckless Crime Management
The Philip J. Pierre SLP administration and its supporters are quick to label any criticism of their dismal handling of …
When the Music Fades: Confronting What Lies Beneath
After the feathers settle and the music fades, what lingers beneath the revelry? 🎭 Dr. Olympia Piper Cools Vitalis explores Carnival’s emotional aftermath…
Yes, Chastanet Is The Worst
Dr Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was spot-on: He said: “(Allen) Chastanet is undoubtedly the …
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
On July 17, 2025, about 300 Saint Lucians who participated in a Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ) programme delivered through the …
A Stinging Slap: Did It Hurt Political Power or Press Freedom?
When it occurred, in the early 1970s in Guyana, it caused a serious period of apprehension. In what was seen …
The Joy of A Funeral!
My pellucid friend, Dr. Velon John, found a way to do what none other I know ever did: he lived …
“The Road to Gentrification Is Paved With Good Intentions”
“They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions” is a well known proverb often attributed to diverse …
There are two sides to every coin
Frequently, when you hear the news or listen to gossip, what you hear is usually the negative activity that happens …
Reassessing Regional Integration: Allen Chastanet and the OECS Demand Equity within CARICOM
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) stands as a beacon of deeper and more effective regional integration in the …
A Sharp Contrast between the SLP and the UWP
If you listen to the Flanbo’s one would think that the party has never been in office. They need to …
Regional Operators Reaffirm Caribbean Water Always Safe In Their Hands
The Caribbean Water and Sewage Association (CAWASA) hosted its 8th Caribbean Water Operators Conference in Saint Vincent & The Grenadines from …
Who Are You Driving For?
In recent months, Saint Lucia has witnessed an alarming surge in motor vehicle accidents, many of which have involved minibus drivers…
Weaponized Drones Could Threaten Caribbean Security: Early Action Necessary
The Caribbean faces a new and urgent threat: weaponized drones in criminal hands are rapidly proliferating into the hands of …
What Future for Caribbean Water?
Water is Life! True, but how true is Humankind’s understanding of those three simple words that have such profound effect …
Time to assess the reasons why we are who we’ve become
Our island home is going through a period in our history where more and more questions are being asked as …
Why Saint Lucia Must Vote for Change
Saint Lucia stands at a crossroads. The promise of good governance, transparency, and security that once inspired hope has been …
Rickey Singh Defended to Death Journalists’ Lifelong Right to Write for Rights!
I came to know of Rickey Singh in the mid-1970s, following his writings when the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), not-yet a …
“You Forwarded It — You’re Part of the Problem”
The sweet adrenaline. The excitement from being first. They need to share, to dissect and critically assess positions…
We must avoid being caught with our pants down!
Sometimes I wonder what we really want and am left baffled when I read and listen to a lot of …