EVERY political party in the Caribbean prides itself in being a champion for the poor, the rhetoric increases whenever an …
The Poor You Have Always
The Chickens Have Come Home To Roost
I remember a time in Saint Lucia, when the price of fuel was as unstable as the government that served …
Thrown Under The Bus
AS the honeymoon between Kenny and Richard / Stephenson reaches breaking point, the IMPACS Report may very well represent the …
Is There A Future For Bananas In St. Lucia?
If the answer to that question is in the affirmative, then who will revive the industry and when? Can the …
From Debate To Dialogue
NATIONAL Development Involves the Commitment and Participation of Everyone. General elections are due next year and electioneering has started. There …
The Price of Sovereignty
IT must be both a frustrating and challenging task running a country these days. Whether it’s Barack Obama coming under …
Management By Innovation
WE have a challenge on our hands but being able to handle a challenge creates strength. Employment is needed for …
Will Confidence Be Restored Now?
SUNDAY night I, like the majority of the nation swallowed a monstrous and bitter pill and I’m still trying to …
The Caribbean And Cuba’s Pie
CARIBBEAN Community (CARICOM) Member States appear to share a common affliction – one of many. They seem to have little …
Are Commercial Banks Out Of Balance?
MANY people rightly attribute the financial crisis of 2008 to “greed”, Wall Street (meaning the banks), and free-market capitalism. In …
Celebrate The CCJ – And Empower It
IN just over a month – on April 16, 2015 – the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will mark the …
LIAT, LIAT, Who Will Save You?
IN a report in the Antigua OBSERVER, Prime Minister Dr. Kenny D. Anthony is quoted as commenting on the plans …
Who Is Gilbert Chagoury?
THAT’S A question many Saint Lucians are asking since the announcement by Her Excellency the Governor General, of the Independence …
St. Kitts Election Practices Exposed
Last week in my column, I made reference to the issue of ‘Economic Citizenship’ and pointed out the dangers inherent …
Keep Patriotism Alive
THIS year’s Independence was a truly extra special one for me on many levels. Not that the previous anniversaries of …
Sick Pleasures From Hurting Each Other
“IN St. Lucia, the people are so loving and friendly,so this is definitely the place you want to visit”. This …
From Grenada To The World
Malcolm X, Louis Farrakhan And The Black Struggle THERE’S something about Grenada’s contribution to the world of Black American politics. …
Better Days With better ways
IN delivering his Budget Statement for the year 2012-13, his first after the General Elections of November 2011, Prime Minister …
St. Lucia Needs Citizen Security Emphasis
ISSUES related to citizen security have drawn the attention of policy makers at many levels of government, regional and international …
Independence Should Be A Time For Reflection
THIS administration is good at fiddling its thumbs while Rome burns. This is in the midst of a general uncertainty …