THE St. Lucia Government has responded to an urgent request from the Dominica administration via an international contractor for the …
Expressions of Brotherhood
Preparatory Hurricane Measures
THERE is no doubt that the Caribbean region on a whole is perturbed by the hurricane season which occurs annually …
A Hazard To Motorists
FOR the past twelve months, on my way to the South the exhibited piece of equipment shown on the photograph …
Caribbean States Will Not Shut Up Or Be Shut Out
THE rights of Caribbean states in the international community are once again being threatened. This time, the spokesman is an …
Our Economy — Part 2: Digging A Deeper Grave
SHORTLY after assuming office, Government approached the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for advice on the management of our economy. Unsurprisingly, …
Fake News: A New World Order
As fake news appear to be a new world order which we have to abide by before the novelty wears …
George Odlum — Footprints In The Sand
THE unflagging claim that the world was his oyster was dutifully validated by Bristol University in 2015 in celebration of …
Check For Yourself!
Let’s talk about health, baby. Let’s talk about you and me! Let’s talk about all the good things and the …
Puerto Rico: Obliteration and Remorse
AS Hurricane Maria took its toll on Puerto Rico, one can only remain dumbfounded at the carnage left in its …
Government Exhibits Prudence
CHOC BRIDGE Subsequent to the passing of Hurricane Maria, many St. Lucians witnessed the upgrading of the Choc Bridge, which …
Our Economy – Part 1: A Good Dose of ‘Chini Twèf’
HERE is a prescription for rescuing our economy: Growth is key. Government policy should aim to boost GDP growth. This …
Caribbean Bowed But Far From Beaten
THIS week, I was asked to provide an answer to a question posed by an influential Washington-based publication regarding the …
What is the Status of People with Special Needs in Saint Lucia?
IN the era of running government as a business, one has to fear for the concerns of people with special …
Lessons From Hurricane Irma
SINCE September 6 when Hurricane Irma, the most monstrous storm that the Atlantic has endured in history, thundered up to …
That Business of Government – Part 3: Any Cook In Finance?
LAST week, we ended wondering what happens when a government fails, the attendant question of course being how that should …
Angus Needs Help
ARE people with disabilities supposed to be given special treatment? I do not think so, not if they call themselves …
Send Us Your Prisoners? Are You Serious?
SO I’ve been quiet for some time now, but Lord knows I can no longer hold my tongue on the …
That Business of Government – Part 2: In Black and White
AS we continue on our race to the bottom, today we should all stand firmly in support of Prime Minister …
Running Government Like A Business
WHEN the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Allen Chastanet, says he is running the government like a business, he is …
The Difference Between Reality and Interpretation
THE role of an opposition party is to monitor and guide the current administration on the way forward for the …