“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill I am always excited about this time …
A random look at some important events in 2021 at home and abroad!
Saint Lucia Christian Council Christmas Message 2021
Peace to you and Grace from God our Father, the Lord Jesus Christ our Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit our …
Americans tell Biden on Cuba: ‘Replace Hostility with Humanism!’
The following headline hit the world news a week ago: ‘114 Members of Congress Urge the Biden-Harris to Prioritize the …
Reform the OAS or oversee its irrelevance
(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the OAS. He is also a Senior Fellow …
Africa’s Omicron Experience Part 5: Politicization of the Pandemic as Potent as its Monetization
Politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic is most undesirable and counterproductive, but also unavoidable – if only because politics drives gubernatorial …
Let’s replace Santa Hats with Thinking Caps because Apwez Nwel Ses Mal Tete!
Every now and then, we hear the phrase “The more things change, the more they remain the same…” That is …
Two major projects likely to remain intact
According to a press release on HTS on December 15th by the Minister of Infrastructure, we learned that the team …
This is a time for family, friends and fun
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” Norman Vincent Peale Happy Holidays! …
Africa’s Omicron Experience Part 4
Like every new variant, Omicron is varying in its early signs – good, bad and in-between – and at all …
Long & healthy life is a blessing!
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Peter Drucker My grandfather used to say long life …
Democracy Summit Missed an Essential Ingredient
(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the OAS. He is also a Senior Fellow …
Africa’s Omicron Experience Part 2: Omicron a Blessing in Disguise?
Ever heard of the Good Side of a Bad Thing? The world just did – in the response of scientists …
Let’s stop wasting our lives like we regret we were born!
There was a time when the essence of life was to live to a ripe old age. Despite the hardships …
Watergate vs Rovergate
It is rather unfortunate that such a situation has been allowed to fester to such a degree. Sometimes we criticize …
The Bottom Line: Independence, Republicanism, Reparations and Caribbean Citizens
At the risk of being misunderstood too early, I’ll again say I can’t help not going overboard about Barbados following …
Wake up and smell the Chow Mein
(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the U.S. and the OAS. He is also a senior fellow at …
Africa’s Omicron Experience Part 1: The High Cost of Being Honest
As if the COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 and Delta experiences weren’t enough, or the low affection rates across Africa were too good …
National Language Policy: Creating a Way Forward for Creole in Schools in St. Lucia
THE government of St. Lucia is now in the process of formulating a National Language Policy for our country. There …
Paradise lost as we bid for First Place in Negativity!
St. Lucia Simply Beautiful is no more the popular phrase it once was, but there was a time when we, …
A Bull in a China Shop
It is rather unfortunate that any administration is forced to work with non-team players at a time when there are …