THE unflagging claim that the world was his oyster was dutifully validated by Bristol University in 2015 in celebration of …
George Odlum — Footprints In The Sand
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 …
Of Concessions, Agreements and Investments
I would like to touch on two issues that have arisen for discussion in Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean, …
The Case For The National Cultural Centre At Barnard Hill: PART III: The Historical Gift
By ACCT THIS is the final part of the series on why government should not proceed with its plan to …
That Business of Government – Part 1: The Public Service
AS we discussed the training provided to public servants and government ministers at the beginning of this year, we applauded …
Stunning Moments at SWDAG Meeting
LAST Sunday, the Sustainable and Well-Planned Development Action Group (SWDAG), a civic community grouping, formed in Choiseul, held a discussion …
Boycotted For A Knighthood
GEOFFREY Boycott is a BBC cricket commentator. He was an England cricketer for 24 years. Over that period, he scored …
Our Right To Know – Part 6: Peeking Behind The Veil
AS it stands, that Technical Audit Report on the Reconstruction of St. Jude Hospital has been sent to the Attorney …