Nobody takes the threat of war in our region seriously because most people from this present generation have no clue …
After a Merry Christmas the New Year starts with the Caribbean under serious threat
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 …
Weakness of Sovereignty Exposed: Why CARICOM Should Stand Together
The Caribbean is living through a moment of rising geopolitical tension. As the United States intensifies pressure on the Maduro …
Political Leadership
In today’s political climate, the cry of the people for leadership that truly reflects their identity has never been louder. …