As I started writing this article eleven minutes after the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, …
Ode to Charles and Alex Bousquet
Violence in Saint Lucia: What is the “something” we can do about it?
The recent spate of violence in Saint Lucia is disturbing to say the least. In the past week, we have …
Many are called but few are chosen!
Of late, we’ve created a new class of citizens: those who get privileges because they are taking the vaccine. They …
The Open School: On Early Childhood Education
Let me welcome my Open School students to the first lesson on Early Childhood Education. The school is open to …
Kicking the can down the road
The deteriorating situation regarding violence and disobedience is a curse and if not addressed, our tiny nation is heading for …
100 Days of Definite Delivery
With the Philip J. Pierre-led administration approaching its first 100 Days in Office this weekend, I can easily offer 100 …
Leaders of smaller islands stand up amid climate destruction and unkept promises
(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the OAS. He is also a Senior Fellow …
GLASGOW REVISITED: Lessons learned can be as fruitful as fruits earned!
Caribbean leaders had their say in Glasgow at this year’s Conference of Parties (COP-26) Global Climate Change Summit, again sounding …
We must change page to start the change!
It is very evident that worldwide, every country, big or small, is looking after their own affairs. Those blessed with …
The Phased Re-opening of Schools: A Mighty ‘Leap of Faith’
After being closed for several months, school was partially reopened on 28th October for kindergarten and grade six at the …
Lending Is an Institutional Policy Which Propagates Growth
At a recent press conference given by our current prime minister, I was once more appalled by his contribution. He …
Leading the Transformation: Building Back Better
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles entitled ‘Purpose with Profit’ where regional members of the …
My views on climate change and renewable energy
From school days I have had challenges with my memory, so I have had to rely on my ability to …
The Democrats Need An Urgent Strategy Reset
“When you make a choice, you change the future.” Deepak Chopra Anyone following the political developments in the USA, after the …
‘Join the Assembly Line or Else’ Short Reflection on Mandatory Vaccination
Rahym Augustin- Joseph (Mr.) I’ve stayed away from penning my perspectives on mandatory vaccination policies and prescriptions across the region …
Combating cybercrime in the post-pandemic era: Taiwan can help
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged much of the globe. In mid-May 2021, the Republic of China (Taiwan) saw a …
Between Climate Change and Changing Climates
I remember the days when Climate Change was just a concept we talked about, without being able to actually show …
My Reflections on COP26
Introduction I decided, for personal reasons, not to attend COP26 this year. However, in two recent interviews with European journalists …
Kittan Kweyol Kai Lekol? (When will Kweyol go to school?)
The Second Kweyol Heritage Month Under COVID-19 ends tomorrow, this time Under Lockdown. Call it ‘Kweyol La Caye’ or ‘Kweyol …
Sadly, we’ve become a people without a country!
It never ceases to amaze me how we treat our heritage or our ancestral way of life. Once a year …