CARICOM citizens everywhere are following the Russia-Ukraine crisis keenly, many in ‘Shock and Awe’ and most very worried about the …
The Global Omicron Experience 2022 Part 2: Preparing the Caribbean for the Explosive Collateral Damage!
When the wait becomes a heavy load!
When one is in need, or has particular wants, waiting can be a heavy load. On the other hand, if …
What’s going on in our world?
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime.” Ernest Hemingway, 1946 The headline …
Seeing Is Believing. Well, Not Exactly
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased isolations and for many, an inordinate amount of time is devoted to social …
No Single Intervention Will Combat Obesity. Everybody Needs to Act
“Obesity is a major public health concern for us in the Region. We have some of the highest rates of …
The Russia-Ukraine Crisis – Part 1, Pondering Putin!
I start this series with an examination of the man in the hot seat, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, who, in …
The world will pay a high price for Russian aggression
(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the OAS. He is also a Senior Fellow …
Independence, Water and Sulphur 43 Years Later
I woke-up on Independence Day glad my dog didn’t get its annual forever-fit from nearby fireworks the midnight before, but …
Why I’m starting to no longer feel like a ‘Proud Lucian’
I am a born-Lucian, but I must say I am beginning to feel like I can no longer be proud …
Grenada to lift COVID restrictions, so what are we waiting for?
Grenada’s Minister of Health recently made a statement which may not have been widely circulated, but which I felt was …
All Roads Lead To Guyana!
“Real GDP [gross domestic product] is projected to grow by 47.5 percent, a rate of growth which no other country …
Putting People First: A Way of Life
I listened attentively to Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre as he delivered his message to the nation to commemorate the …
Queen, Prince or Prime Minister — Unless Vaccinated, None Shall Escape COVID’s Final Judgment!
Two news items grabbed my attention this past week: ‘The Queen Tests Positive For COVID’ and PAHO Says Complacency Contributed …
US-Caribbean relations more than China and Russia
(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the OAS. He is a Senior Fellow at …
COVID Opened New Doors for Better Caribbean Carnivals
With no ‘Jump-up’, ‘Playing Mas’ and costume displays along crowded streets since 2020, Carnival enthusiasts across the Caribbean, like in …
Caution and Precaution Always Better Than Cure
Never mind the high-level backing and support for a return of the Spirit of Carnival to Saint Lucia this year, …
The Cost of Banana False Promises
Remember how the other party used to be so possessive about bananas when it was being referred to as Green …
Valentine Day or Not, Love is a Two-way Street!
As Valentine’s Day approached, I supposed – as per usual — that there were a lot of loved ones just …
SLHTA, The Chamber and reality must work in tandem
Revisiting The Voice Newspaper of February 16th, 2022 there are two articles of vital interest to many St Lucians. The …
Reducing CARICOM Food Security Bill Vitally Essential, But Always Potentially Problematic
Food Security is indeed in a totally insecure state – and not only regionally, but globally. The United Nations Food …