THERE are few things that have the ability to anger me but the impact that school has on one’s mental …
School is Mentally Unhealthy
New Learning
Our recent school closures are worrisome and represent a significant inconvenience to students and teachers. The loss of school time, …
Is it Lack of Control, our Excuses, or our Justifications?
THERE have been quite a few sexual assaults over the past few weeks. As always, when things are public and …
Is Sanity a Notion of the Past?
The role of an opposition is to monitor and co-operate with the operations of government, but some opposition parties tend …
No Poverty Reduction Without Increased Political Commitment
OCTOBER 17 every year is observed as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. So, why a special day to …
Fixed Our Roads!
“The roads in Choiseul are some of the worst on the island. They are littered with potholes. There are more …
Why Women are the More Complicated Gender
MADAM Chairperson, Honourable Judges, Members of the opposition, ladies and gentlemen, my teammates and I totally agree that women are …
What Makes Me Mad
DEAR MS EDITOR I am shocked that in this era, human beings still discriminate against one another because of their …
Evening numbers to eliminate odds!
A simple yet amazing story about commonsense everyday use of statistics OCTOBER 20 was observed by United Nations member-states as …
Cities Need More than Just 2020 Vision Today to Avoid Daily Nightmares Tomorrow!
THURSDAY, October 31 was observed the world over as World Cities Day by member-states of the United Nations (UN). It …
We Need to Stop the Crime and Violence!
IN St Lucia today crime and violence should be of concern to everyone. Our people can no longer dismiss this …
Lord Help Us! A Calypsonian laments ‘Horses Before Hospitals’, but the PM cries dry ‘Crocodile Tears’
“I often wonder if Kenny Anthony had suspended work on the St Jude Hospital Project for three and half years …
September Records Largest Increase in Visitor Arrivals to Date
THE sun-drenched and events-filled Caribbean destination of Saint Lucia continues to grab headlines, as its diverse tourism offerings keep resonating …
The Future is What We Make it, Choose Wisely
LIKE many in my generation I am comfortable in saying “I’m not religious, I’m spiritual”. I choose not to follow …
Britons head to the polls for yet another Brexit poll on 12th December, to many just another : Twelfth of Never!
IF ever there was a much-too-long tragic political comedy that indeed touched too many people’s lives while simply unfolding with …
Hold Your Horses
THE invitation last week for the public to purchase horses imported for the DSH races may have been tempting for …
Horsing-around with Kweyol!
“Commercialism allows for everyone to cash-in on the day, but not equally. And the excessive over-pricing can be ridiculous — …
Marriage is Very Good!
“Marriage is the adhesive that holds the family together and therefore the fight to preserve marriage is in reality the …
A Deputy Essential!
Part 2: Candidate Elections and Selections “Touching people where it matters is what attracts or distances voters on Election Day. …
“Creole Celebration, a time to bury our differences”
“We need to remember that festive occasions not only bring joy, but they also help in strengthening the unity among …