OFTEN when judgement is passed it can be baffling, depending on interpretation. As for what is a failing grade or …
Is Mankind Heading for Extinction through Self-destruction?
CIP on the ropes
EXCERPT from Associates Times. “The United Kingdom government is poised to suspend the visa-free waiver agreement with Dominica this July, …
The Botham Jean Foundation: Continuing a Humanitarian Legacy
THE Botham Jean Foundation is firm in its resolve to continue the humanitarian legacy left behind by Botham Jean. The …
Saint Lucian Carnival – Debauchery at Its Best
SAINT LUCIA Carnival is often described as a celebration of culture, one of the best and most vibrant celebrations you’ll …
Carnival, Christianity and Caribbean Tourism in Century 21
God Make Man Man Make Money God Make Woman To Eat Man Money! Newcomers to the annual Caribbean carnivals of …
Haiti urgently needs a genuine and representative transitional government
HAITI’S non-elected President, Dr. Ariel Henry has been identified as a significant part of the current crisis in Haiti. Henry …
Digicel and Reparations Repair: Is the O’Brien Campaign about to swim or sink?
AS a lover of pure, ground coffee, I’d rather do without than use the instant, powdered version. Likewise, given the …
More Questions Than Answers
OFTEN these days we hear about situations that make us wonder if anything is being done to deal with our …
Traffic Congestion: The Enemy of Productivity
THE PROBLEM If you live “up north” you would be familiar with this scenario. You’re about to travel to Castries …
Time to set Saint Lucia on a More Progressive Path
SAINT Lucia is a unique destination which speaks volumes of its culture and its people, who are rooted with an …
2.5% LEVY – The abuse of unwarranted taxation
ST LUCIANS are gradually coming to grips with the symptoms of a failed state based on an unfortunate decision taken …
Ode to ‘Billy The Artist’
I felt a cold sweat that hot Saturday morning at the Castries Market, when Jacinta called to say her brother-in-law …
Oceans: Do Caribbean Countries Sink or Swim?
Responses and previous commentaries: www. sirronaldsanders.com (The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the Organization …
CARICOM, Holidays and Holy Days
HOLIDAYS are sacred to Caribbean people – so much so, that historians and social scientists will agree and argue over …
We have condemned ourselves to forever being victims of circumstances!
OH, how times have changed! There was a time when the West Indies cricket team was the most-feared in world …
The rise and fall of an apprehensive politician
THE recent confessions made by the Castries Central MP sends mixed signals and if interpreted correctly requires different responses. Firstly, …
St. Lucia Jaycees: Local Chapter Being Re-organised
THE local chapter of Junior Chamber International, St. Lucia Jaycees, is currently being organized to serve the local communities. The …
CARICOM’s 50th Anniversary: A Do-or-Die Moment for Reparations?
CARICOM’s 50th Anniversary coincides with a Decade of Development of Decisions that have led to its most-important international diplomatic and …
CARICOM at 50: There is Still Hope
Responses and previous commentaries: www. sirronaldsanders.com (The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the Organization …
CARICOM, Climate Change and World Water Woes — Part 2
JUST as rain doesn’t fall on only one roof and Climate Change affects Planet Earth across national and regional borders …