“Even as love ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun, so shall he …
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Safeguarding Human Rights Requires More Than Words
In the councils of the Organization of American States (OAS) and at least two of its associate institutions – the …
BRICS: The Mortar Concretely Cementing A New Global Human Order
TODAY the world is witnessing an interesting period in human history, with developing nations in the Global South assuming their …
Joining hands with Taiwan to build a safer global village: Supporting Taiwan’s participation in INTERPOL
Timely intelligence sharing is key to combating transnational crime. Taiwan enjoys strong law enforcement capabilities and cooperates with friendly partners …
The Dujon Foundation: Building Stronger Communities
THE Dujon Foundation, presently supporting communities in Saint Lucia, is registered as a non-profit organization in both Saint Lucia and …
“Chastanet-i-tis” – The Discombobulating SLP Virus
IN the immortal words of John Wooden, “You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes.” …
New brooms sweep clean, but old ones better know the corners!
THROUGHOUT the years, we have always had to hold on to the coat-tails of politicians to obtain favours for votes …
Banking on the Elasticity of the Intellect!
I’m both amazed and amused at and by the mishmash of the mix-and-match between arranged coincidences and interlocking contradictions involved …
Small States should maximise International Law to Fight for Justice
Insufficient attention has been given to the far-reaching actions taken by several small island states, led by Antigua and Barbuda …
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish?
Among my enduring boyhood memories in the days of pounds, shillings and pennies, were my trips from my Grass Street …
P.M. Pierre: “I am Standing with the Youth”
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre made a recent declaration that he is standing with the youth of our nation. Now, …
A Toxic Concoction of Political Interference, Nepotism, Corruption in Banking and Finance
Over the past nine months, we have been inundated with distressing information regarding our Citizenship by Investment (CIP) program. Concurrently, …
Overlooked: World Bank’s Report on equity and growth ignores Caribbean Realities
On Tuesday, October 8, I went to a meeting at the World Bank and listened with growing disappointment to a …
Daddy’s Night, Daddy’s Might!
In July 2024, the United Nations (UN) Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a report that examined the dynamics …
Time for the Caribbean to Stronger Embrace Guyana and Venezuela
Venezuela is well underway to recovery after the brief July 28, 2024 election fever and it’s the best time for …
Soufriere Waterfront’s Rehabilitation Lags Behind
As November 1st and the opening of the 2024-2025 tourism cruise season approaches, concerns are growing in St. Lucia’s Mecca …
Living in the age of global warfare
Today, mankind has reached the stage when rogue leaders and persons with money can decide who lives and who dies. …
Whither Global State-sponsored Terror After November
October 6, 1976 and October 7, 2024 will be remembered by the Caribbean, Latin America and the world for acts …
Beyond the Jujubilation!
LIKE all Saint Lucians, I feel blessed to have witnessed Miss Julien “Juju” Alfred’s phenomenal medal-winning performances at the 2024 …
When Our Gain is Our Neighbour’s Pain!
I had an interesting exchange earlier this week with a friend from a neighbouring island. A frequent visitor with very …