THE word “addiction” means a compulsive act, which causes harm to a person and to other people around over which …
Dealing With Addictions in Family Life
Town Hall Tuesdays Can Help Deepen Democratic Participation
ANY party desirous of leading our people into more meaningful development must consider the very significant matter of broadening and …
Conveniently Hidden
THERE is no doubting that some items operations are so dangerous, that they need to be placed away from casual …
When Lady Justice is blind, should we give her an eye? (Part 1 of 3)
“HOW does one determine whether a law is just or unjust?” Martin Luther King posed this question in a jail …
We Know We Will Not Always Be Spared, But How Ready Are We?
AS the saying goes, we have no control of tomorrow. But we can all plan — and take the necessary …
The Rattling Reality of the Joe Phenomenon (Part 2)
THE Martinique Connection The Fer De Lance’s history isn’t rooted that far from Saint Lucia’s. Wikipedia notes: ‘The common French …
The Rattling Reality of the Joe Phenomenon (Part 1)
FOLLOWING the recent hospitalization of a still-recovering well-known Saint Lucian after being bit by a snake, I couldn’t help but …
The ACS and South-South Cooperation
SEPTEMBER 12 was observed as the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation. It’s called ‘South-South’ because it involves ties between …
Cross-Border Climate Change Refugees Looming Large
“HURRICANE Hell” and “The Bahamas is at war being attacked by Hurricane Dorian. And yet The Bahamas has no weapon …
Is There No-Turning-Back From Our Dog-Eat-Dog Ways?
THIS question is frequently asked of themselves by most: What is the significance or purpose of my life? The question …
Garbage in Garbage Out
SOME people are in expectation of my review of the Invest Saint Lucia, Entrepreneur Meetup, held a few weeks ago. …
Time to Change the Change!
LIKE most Saint Lucians, I am just going through the tough daily ropes, so to speak, with little hope of …
Small Steps Could Lead to Giant Steps
DEAR EDITOR, The Centre for Reparation Research at The University of the West Indies acknowledges the recent developments in the …
Just my two cents…
THERE are individuals who wish to be wrong and strong and are unable to deal with the consequences. St Lucia …
Roll Call
YOU may have heard the joke about the small child attending his first day at school, who did not recognise …
What do YOU Know About Saint Lucia?
ENTERTAINERS in the global visual domain have a knack for creating programmes featuring smart people putting smart questions to not-so-smart …
Climate Action Starts Now
THE effects of climate change are becoming more and more apparent, so much so that most people have accepted, and …
Charity Begins at Home, but Must Not End There!
A POPULAR saying says: Charity begins at home! It’s just a saying to some, but it’s a life-saver for hundreds …
Piggybacking on Black Pride
SLAVERY in the United States of America ended with the Civil War in 1865 but, the oppression and victimization of …
Hype or Hilarious Hypocrisy?
TOMORROW, Sunday September 15, marks International Day of Democracy, an appropriate time to take a good look at the best …