China
and Russian veto re Zimbabwe very disturbing
 China
and Russia together have sent a terrible signal to democracy
by their latest veto in support of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe.
We in this part of the world have shown great support
for China despite its questionable human rights record for
various reasons and the most prominent being its vast population
in excess of one billion persons. 
Water
privatization-wisdom or folly?
In
Tuesday’s issue of The VOICE, Communications Director
of the Civil Society Network Andrew Antoine, in an excerpt
from a letter to the Minister of Communications, Hon. Guy
Joseph wrote: “We strongly urge you to delay
this seeming rush to privatization until you have thoroughly
discussed this matter with the general public to enable them,
Well
Intentioned or Not?
The
Government of St. Lucia headed by Prime Minister Stephenson
King talks in a manner that has good intentions written all
over it. One can even go as far as saying that despite
the many problems dogging this administration, it has given
the appearance of wanting the best for the people of this
country. In short, the Stephenson King administration is well
intentioned.
Airlift
into St Lucia
I
have been reading the Voice online for a few months, and I’m
enjoying the info. However, I am concerned about
the lack of coverage about the tourist industry, as well as
the lack of adequate flights going to St Lucia from New York
and America in general. It is sad that Air Jamaica had to
withdraw their service and the lack of not only non-stop flights
to the island,
Of
Crooks & Ministers
The press release from the St. Lucia Party is very frightening!
No wonder Sir John Compton has left us to battle with these
persons who we call ministers of government. It is
indeed sad that what passes for a United Workers Party government,
a party which always stood for honest government has now found
itself in criminal and unscrupulous behavior,
Prosecute
Mondesir
The
St. Lucia Labour Party is disgusted by the decision of the
UWP Cabinet to protect Dr. Keith Mondesir from possible prosecution
by the Customs Department for breach of the Tourism Incentives
Act, Chap.15.30, Laws of Saint Lucia. On July 5,
2007 the Cabinet of Ministers granted Tuxedo Villas certain
Duty Free concessions,
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