Choosing Caribbean Persons of the Year is never easy, so this year I’ve reduced my local picks to two: Prime …
Two Saint Lucians on the 2025 Caribbean Achievements Landscape
When Violence Becomes Viral: Are We Witnesses or Spectators?
Despite or perhaps because of its abhorrent nature domestic violence is often seen as an intimate act, that by its …
After a Merry Christmas the New Year starts with the Caribbean under serious threat
Nobody takes the threat of war in our region seriously because most people from this present generation have no clue …
VAT-Free Days – When Cents Make Sense!
By all accounts, Saint Lucia’s first VAT-Free Day on Monday (December 22, 2025) turned out to be exactly what was …
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre Stands as a Voice for the Ordinary Saint Lucian
At a time when many citizens feel the pressures of rising costs, limited opportunities, and the widening gap between those …
Ideas for Last-Minute Health-Promoting Gifts
Season’s Greetings, everyone! I hope you and your family have a safe and healthy holiday season. It’s almost Christmas Day, …
Tribute to Dr. Gregor Williams: A Remarkable Historian and Orator
Dr. Gregor Williams passed away on the night of Monday, December 15, leaving a profound legacy within the Saint Lucian …
Santa’s Mailbag!
DEAR SANTA: Since Gorge Odlum bequeathed this holy grail Christmas column to me at The Crusader before departing on the …
SUSPENSION OF U.S. VISAS — A Moment for Clarity, Calm, and Cooperation
The recent proclamation issued by the Government of the United States, announcing its intention to suspend the entry of nationals …
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic …
We must learn to be better at what we claim to be good at!
These days, there is a particular line drawn between employers and employees. There was a time when every second person …
Julian Assange files complaint against Nobel Foundation over Machado prize
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint in Sweden against the Nobel Foundation, challenging the organisation’s decision to award its …
Gregor Williams Gave Much and Left More
Following is a Statement from the Saint Lucia National Reparations Committee (NRC) on the passing of teacher and historian Gregor …
Time to move Caribbean Electoral Reforms from Desires to Definite Actions
Parliamentary elections in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) – six of which were held in 2025 — are always followed by …
The Cabinet as a Team: Unity Behind the Saint Lucian Goal
Try as I might to fall asleep that night, my mind, inevitably strayed to events of earlier in the day. …
The simplicity of a stroll…
Did you know that a simple 10-minute walk after a meal can lower blood sugar spikes? Christmas time is a …
Make December 13 ‘National Awareness Day’
Every December 13 allows Saint Lucians my age to sit awhile, look back and ahead, with nostalgia and mixed feelings, …
Some people must learn to let go!
In a democracy, people have choices and based on how they view a political party or candidate, they vote accordingly. …
A Storm on Our Horizon
The Caribbean is accustomed to storms, but not all storms rise from the sea. Some build quietly on distant horizons, …
Succession is not just a TV show
Succession is not just a TV show. Although the daily drama around the UWP and its party executive continue to …