“Basic needs institutions of the poor cannot realistically address poverty by providing money or simply by increasing incomes. Young people …
What About the Poor Amongst Us?
BA Closes the VA Void
THE old saying that when one door closes another opens seems to have worked in favour of the current administration …
Room for Improvement at Roots and Soul?
I BELIEVE that the persons pulling the Saint Lucia Roots and Soul strings over the past three years will have …
One Country, Two Systems — and None of Our Business! Part Two
“Both China and Taiwan have been good to different CARICOM countries and the Caribbean has absolutely no stake in helping …
One Country, Two Systems — and None of Our Business! Part One
I’VE been to both Taiwan and Hong Kong on official and friendly visits — and can never stop being amazed …
The Benefit of Religious Knowledge in Schools
“Religious Knowledge can awaken students’ awareness and self-identity. It can empower the student with a true sense of dignity and …
Missing Teen Turns Up Fine
THE youth of St Lucia have seemingly taken the liking to going MIA. This has been a concern, especially to …
What Happens When News Becomes Unbelievable!
The news hound in me hounds after news all day and night because, to be in the news business …
Healthcare in a State of Crisis
This week, I listened with interest to the Prime Minister’s remarks when queried on the status of the national health …
Why St Lucia Needs Strong Cooperative Societies
COOPERATIVE societies play a vital role in ensuring a nation’s economic progress. Through pooling of experience, knowledge and by helping …
Not In My Back Yard
Announcements and disclosures surrounding the impending closure of the Vieux Fort landfill later this year are as unsurprising as they …
Between Honesty and Deceit
BEING honest is most frequently referred to as being truthful and when one professes to be honest we offer them …
What About The Interests Of The Ordinary Venezuelan People?
Michelle Bachelet is a torture survivor. She was arrested in 1975 by the late dictator Augusto Pinochet’s political police and …
That Pigeon Island Show
VENTILATION of the aftermath of the ‘Live in Colour’ show last Saturday evening at Pigeon Island has been in-depth. Reports …
WASCO I Have a Problem
“At the first call for a ruptured pipe, your water sirens should be turned on and I should hear you …
Saint Lucia And Cuba Ties Can Only Grow Stronger After The First 40 Years!
“I still maintain there is absolutely no reason why any Cuba-trained professional should not be a member of the Saint …
Waking Up in Paradise?
WHEN Adam woke up that first day in paradise, as his eyes, ears, nose, and all of his body’s senses …
Sanctions Killing Venezuelans while Neighbours Procrastinate! (Part 2)
“Saint Lucia and other CARICOM nations that are still ‘hedging the bets’ on Venezuela by choosing when to play what …
Challenges Faced by the Church in Today’s Society
THE Church today is facing numerous challenges in our society. Christians would wish the gospel was easy to share to …
Sanctions Killing Venezuelans While (some) Neighbours Procrastinate!
It’s extremely difficult to fathom how one can help others by harming them. But the Trump Administration insists its broad …