Every December 13 allows Saint Lucians my age to sit awhile, look back and ahead, with nostalgia and mixed feelings, …
Make December 13 ‘National Awareness Day’
Some people must learn to let go!
In a democracy, people have choices and based on how they view a political party or candidate, they vote accordingly. …
A Storm on Our Horizon
The Caribbean is accustomed to storms, but not all storms rise from the sea. Some build quietly on distant horizons, …
Succession is not just a TV show
Succession is not just a TV show. Although the daily drama around the UWP and its party executive continue to …
Weakness of Sovereignty Exposed: Why CARICOM Should Stand Together
The Caribbean is living through a moment of rising geopolitical tension. As the United States intensifies pressure on the Maduro …
Political Leadership
In today’s political climate, the cry of the people for leadership that truly reflects their identity has never been louder. …
When Giants Collide: The Louisy–Odlum Rift and the Lessons Saint Lucia Must Never Forget
Saint Lucia’s political history is rich with heroic struggles, bold leadership, and defining moments. But it is also marked by …
A choir in constant chord and chorus with conductor!
Now that the elections dust is settled, many will seek big bites of the red cherry – from pecuniary awards …
“They Cannot Read Me; I’m a Mystery”: Philip J. Pierre & Saint Lucian Political Maturity
“They cannot read me, I’m a mystery” became a mantra uttered by Pierre toward the end of his 2021-2025 term …
Code yellow: A postmortem
It turned out all along that the mood was red, and the code was yellow as well. Stevie Wonder could …
SLP Administers a Trouncing to the UWP; But Who Are the Real Losers?
The recent election delivered a sweeping victory to the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), crushing the United Workers Party (UWP) …
Protecting the Hate
I continue to be amazed by the self-destructive attitude and tendencies of our people. On the day the country should …
The UN Is Fading — We Should Worry
The United Nations is being starved quietly. This month in New York, the Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned the General Assembly’s …
2025 General Election: Same 16–1 Result as 2001, Very Different National Message
The recently concluded General Election, which delivered a decisive 16–1 victory to the Saint Lucia Labour Party over the United …
Saint Lucia Election Results Show: Putting People First Pays Dividends That Last!
Results from recent General Elections in Trinidad & Tobago (T&T), Saint Vincent & The Grenadines (SVG) and Saint Lucia have …
Elections 2025 revealed the Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
Saint Lucia and its citizens have become a unique country and people. Those who approved the Saint Lucia Labour Party …
Saint Lucia’s Voters Keep Making History!
Saint Lucians stunned the world on December 1, 2025 when they voted for continuity instead of regime change, giving the …
Why Labour Won Monday’s General Elections
The outcome of yesterday’s general elections was not merely a numerical triumph for the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP); it …
Half the Calories That We Eat Each Day, Come From Ultra-processed Foods
This number is even higher in children. Unfortunately, diets high in ultra-processed foods are associated with an increased risk of …
The cost of less than a cup of coffee could end world hunger in five years
(Author’s Note: This commentary is dedicated to Patrick Cozier of Barbados, whose probing occasioned its writing.) In my article last …