In today’s world people have many wants, but not necessarily needs. Example: somebody may want a big house, a nice …
We must better distinguish between Needs and Wants!
The consequences of lawless behaviour
Lawlessness by any stretch of imagination is unacceptable but in St Lucia today, we have allowed this curse to dominate …
Saint Lucia’s 45-year Independence Journey – Fraught with Highs and Lows
While it is amazing to observe the level of patriotism exhibited by Saint Lucians, from all walks of life, towards …
Mitigate Conflicts, Stop Violence, Consider Alternative Dispute Resolution
Dear Editor: The rates of violence in St. Lucia is disconcerting and worrisome to everyone, to say the least. But …
Addressing the Sick Building Epidemic
A few months ago, at the doctor’s office, I sat next to a clearly distressed, young lady. As we waited …
Havana – In Plane Sight!
Every morning during a week at Cuba’s Royalton Hotel along Havana’s scenic Malecon sea-wall, I’d look out of my window, …
Address by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre at Saint Lucia’s 45th Independence Anniversary Rally held at the Soufriere Mini Stadium
First of all, let me thank the President of the Cooperative of the Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali …
France and the US broke Haiti; they should be the first to mend it
WHEN the Foreign Ministers of the world’s wealthiest nations gathered in Brazil from February 21, 2024, Haiti’s dire situation found …
Legacy of a Legendary Loyal Labourite
IT’S impossible to say all one would want to about Thomas ‘Tom’ Walcott, the former Chairman of the Saint Lucia …
The Tourism Development Bill: A Skilful Restructuring of the Tourism Industry
I listened attentively to the Hon. Minister of Tourism, Ernest Hilaire, as he presented the Tourism Bill in the lower …
Is St Lucia guided by thinkers or Simpletons?
THE actions of our Prime Minister from the day he won the 2021 elections showed signs of immaturity and out …
Look before you leap and never take talk for granted!
OFTEN adaptations have to be made and some are seen or known as relevant, or replacement changes. I guess if …
Pope and President Press for Press to Protect Truth!
RECENT calls for a new global offensive to advance and maintain Truth as the cornerstone of journalism and reporting are …
Fortifying International Law: Safeguarding Global Stability
IN today’s complex global landscape, peace and prosperity face significant threats due to a blatant disregard for international law and …
How Saint Lucia and Guyana share History and Politics
GUYANA and Saint Lucia are not alike, yet very much so… One is a small island, the other sits big …
Easing Labour Pains in The Construction Sector
ABOUT a week ago, the Government of Guyana advertised vacancies for building contractors and tradesmen to work in its booming …
WASCO Water Problems: The New CEO “Bells the Cat”
THE St. Lucia Water and Sewerage Company has had a perennial water problem. By perennial I mean that the problem …
The War for Change first needs a Revolution for Reformation!
IT is often said that we have a crime problem, but I would rather say that we have an attitude …
Is Fair Helen on or off course?
THE elevating crime figures for 2024 must no longer be taken lightly. All indications indicate that an underlying problem exists …
Birds of a Feather
As rekindling old friendships go, my best of late was reconnecting with my lifelong journalist colleague, Jorge Luna Mendoza, who …