Regular readers of this column would probably know that I am a big fan of Singapore. This attraction has …
Small but Tallawah
Collaborative Government–Private Sector Action Imperative for a Resilient Trade Future
ON April 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of the higher global tariffs imposed on April …
Young Voters Deserve More Respect from Caribbean Politicians
THE current political situation in Saint Lucia, on the eve of officially still-distant General Elections, is accelerating at unprecedented levels…
A Call for the US to Revisit New Tariffs on CARICOM Countries
For decades, the 14 independent nations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have helped sustain American prosperity by collectively importing far …
57 Minutes of Introspection
Saint Lucia’s Creative Industry appears to be undergoing a renaissance of sorts. There’s definitely a buzz about it. Books are …
A CHRONICLER’S STORY – Between Saint Lucia’s Independence and Grenada’s Revolution (Pt.2)
When I first joined the Crusader on April 1, 1976, I was a member of a small progressive political grouping …
Where’s the Love We Used to Have?
IT is amazing how time changes everything. While those my age were growing up, love seemed to be everywhere. There …
A CHRONICLER’S STORY: The Beginning of an Endless Career Penning Paper, Tapping Tabs and Keyboards (Pt. 1)
Letter of Appointment On April 1, 1976, I received a letter of appointment as Editor of The Crusader newspaper, starting …
The U.S. “Joining” the Commonwealth: an unreasonable expectation
Recent media stories have suggested that King Charles III could “invite” the United States to join the Commonwealth of Nations. …
Leveraging National Sovereignty to Build Resilience
Sovereignty implies that Independent countries can self-govern free from external control. Saint Lucia is self-governing to the extent that 46 …
Caribbean Still in Limbo after Rubio: HOPING FOR THE BEST AND PLANING FOR THE WORST!
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Caribbean tour drew all the attention the Trump administration wished for his three-nation stop …
Time to depend on ourselves
Frequently, at this time of year, everyone is glued to the media to assess what the Government will do for …
The Toxic Influence of Richard Frederick: A Stain on St. Lucia’s Leadership
As a prominent figure in Saint Lucia’s government, Richard Frederick, the Minister of Local Government and Housing, has consistently demonstrated …
Will the Caribbean tell the US Secretary of State where to jump off in Jamaica?
History is overloaded with contradictions — like the case involving Washington’s latest war with Cuba’s international contingent of doctors specialised …
The List
A week ago, Reuters and the New York Times reported that Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis and …
The Caribbean: Destined to Grin and Bear the Consequences of Its Self-Created Vulnerabilities?
For decades, many Caribbean nations have grappled with dependence on a small number of powerful countries to supply vital imports, …
Measuring Caribbean Happiness with Global Yardsticks
Last Thursday (March 20th) was observed as International Happiness Day – designated by the United Nations (UN) as a day …
Living in a state within a state!
In my country, there is nothing the government does that seems good enough for some people. Some would like things …
Saint Lucia: The Wild and The Bright Side
A week ago, I found myself in the “middle of a muddle” having to choose between attending the premiere of …
CARICOM citizens must show lively opposition to Washington’s unhealthy plan to kill Cuban medical care!
Unbelievable but true, the Trump administration’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has declared all-out war on Cuba’s Henry Reeve international …