SOCIAL Psychology explains “The Bystander Effect” as a phenomenon whereby the greater the number of bystanders who witness an emergency, …
The Bystander Effect – Implications for Crime In St. Lucia
The Oligarchy Is Back
IN his career first as Director of Tourism and then Minister for Tourism, Allen Chastanet announced all manner of plans, …
Fuel Prices, Oil, and Snake Oil Politicians
THE sound and fury of the oil prices and pass-through mechanism have largely subsided. Statements were made, explanations offered, a …
GFL Charles Airport And Taiwan’s Crash
JUST this week Taiwan suffered an unfortunate air crash where at least 26 people died. I join with every St …
China’s Yuan Will Rival US$ Globally
WITHIN the next ten years the world community should expect China’s Yuan (also called renminbi) to be as widely used …
The St. Lucia Forum And New Agriculture
CALIXTE George, in delivering his wide ranging eulogy at Hilford Deterville’s funeral – some called it a warning to politicians. …
Wrong Message, Wrong Signal
THE now-infamous definition of NICE (National Initiative to Create Employment) as was seen on a placard during the United Workers …
A Smoking – hot Topic
I was “unintentionally” eavesdropping on a conversation at the bus stop near my house over the weekend over a topic …
High Fuel Cost – The Other Story
EVERY DAY, new words are introduced into our vocabulary as technology and new thought emerges. I wish to introduce a …
Another Form of Slander
THE EDITOR: The latest propaganda from a discredited politician and recycled by Winston Springer on behalf of the St. Lucia …
A Touch Of Excellence
I recall Michael Chastanet, father of UWP political leader Allen Chastanet, as one of three Saint Lucians, who paid their …
Things I Want Obama To Do For Me
ADMITTEDLY, I’ve always been a bit of a Doubting Thomas when it came to how far President Barack Obama could …
OPINIONS
“TOO often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought” John F. Kennedy Many have expressed their …
Unhealthy Geopolitics of Energy In Caribbean
US commentators are predicting the death of Petro Caribe, the Venezuelan oil initiative in the Caribbean, and the ascendancy of …
Orange Mr. Chastanet?
LAST year I decided to contribute a column to The VOICE Newspaper, providing commentary on national and regional affairs. The …
Racism Is Alive And Real
RACISM, according to “Dictionary.com” is defined as “the belief that some races are inherently superior (physically, intellectually or culturally) to …
The Fuel Prices Debate – One Month Is Better Than Three
THE Market Pass Through (MPT) system has been in the news in Saint Lucia quite a bit and has caused …
What About Rights To Food Clothing, Water and Shelter?
IN all today’s global talk about rights and freedoms, I often get the impression that the world has forgotten the …
Trapped By Deception … and Lies
‘OH what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive.’ In recalling these lines which George Odlum …
To Kill A Mocking Voice
From the dawn of time to the offices of Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Paris, France, man …