WHEN the Foreign Ministers of the world’s wealthiest nations gathered in Brazil from February 21, 2024, Haiti’s dire situation found …
France and the US broke Haiti; they should be the first to mend it
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 …
Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts should not be chess pieces
If governments, around the world have become confused about support for Ukraine in defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity …
Enter The Dragon!
China is entering another Year of the Dragon this weekend, blowing hot and flaming with confidence that its contribution to …
Building a Culture of Happiness
I fully accept that I’m treading on slippery grounds with this commentary, as I don’t have hard, empirical data to …
Are we looking in the wrong direction?
When we view criminality, we usually look at the common man’s disruption of the law. It is easy to apprehend …
The Sincerity of a Leader
What a breath of fresh air it was to hear the views of the Opposition Leader on the present conditions …
Government of St. Lucia Hitting at the ‘Nerve Centre’ of Crime
THE issue of Violence and Crime and Aggressive Behaviour in St. Lucia had been highlighted in local newspapers for several …
Saint Lucia Needs A National Food Security System
WHY? We need a national Food Security System to ensure good quality, nutritious, healthy, fresh foods are affordable, available and …