Within hours of his second inauguration as President of the United States on January 20, Donald Trump issued a sweeping …
President Trump’s Executive Orders and the Caribbean
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish? (The Conclusion)
My commentaries are seldom, if ever about me. Invariably, they focus on national issues that concern me. Every commentary is …
Trump’s Second Coming and The Duopoly of Bipartisan Hegemony in American Politics | Part 2
GOVERNMENTS and people the world over are still nursing hangovers, or hanging on to high hopes, as they come to …
Trump’s Decision and Its Impact on Caribbean Public Health
US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) represents a potential disaster for global public …
The tourism product needs recalibrating
I was recently reinstated within the Tourism industry as a Tour Guide, which I did many years ago. But now, …
The Betrayal of Public Trust
THE once-promising vessel of St. Lucia’s governance has lost its rudder, adrift in a sea of corruption and cronyism. The …
Trump’s Second Coming and The Duopoly of Bipartisan Hegemony in American Politics
A baited world waited with bated breath, expecting the inauguration of the 47th US President on Monday (January 20) to …
The Declaration of a Dying Politician
As usual before I begin any one of my literary pieces I am always gripped by the terror of the …
Man, With an Anthem and A Vision
Sir Leton Thomas departed for the Great Beyond on Wednesday 17th January 2024. During his nearly 5-score years in our …
OAS Secretary General Election and renewed OAS Consensus
The upcoming election for the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) on March 10, 2025, presents an opportunity …
Government Must Learn from History and Combat Complacency
Saint Lucia opened 2025 with an encouraging New Year Address by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre last Sunday that promised …
Are US presidents playing poker with Cuban lives?
The announcement by the US State Department – less than a week before leaving office — that it’s lifting the …
Right Over Wrong
As we navigate the turbulent waters of our nation’s politics, it is crucial that we come together, united by the …
Absence of common sense creates developmental retardation
Let me start by confessing that I am no intellectual guru, but from observation and personal assessment, I reckon that …
Venezuela 2025: Caribbean Delegates Call on UN to Condemn Violation of its Charter by a Powerful Member-state
Caribbean delegates attending the closing forum of a new international entity established to expose and fight emerging fascist tendencies in …
The Companies We Keep
About 23 years ago, I penned a commentary in the Mirror Newspaper entitled “A Shady Business” in which I reflected …
Opposition Leader New Year’s Speech 2025: Hope Amidst Despair
Fellow Saint Lucians, Tonight, as the clock moves us into a new year, we must acknowledge that 2024 brought incredible …
Clarifying Misconceptions about the Panama Canal
RECENT remarks by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have drawn attention to the Panama Canal. He accused the Panama Canal Authority …
Venezuela 2025: A Celebration That Was and An Inauguration That Wasn’t!
Venezuela yesterday celebrated the start of President Nicolas Maduro’s third consecutive term and the 28th election victory of the ruling …
There Are Always More Questions Than Answers
Is it the state or the people deciding what laws should be punishable or outlawed? As we all know, time …