FOR the past twelve months, on my way to the South the exhibited piece of equipment shown on the photograph …
A Hazard To Motorists
Caribbean States Will Not Shut Up Or Be Shut Out
THE rights of Caribbean states in the international community are once again being threatened. This time, the spokesman is an …
Our Economy — Part 2: Digging A Deeper Grave
SHORTLY after assuming office, Government approached the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for advice on the management of our economy. Unsurprisingly, …
Fake News: A New World Order
As fake news appear to be a new world order which we have to abide by before the novelty wears …
George Odlum — Footprints In The Sand
THE unflagging claim that the world was his oyster was dutifully validated by Bristol University in 2015 in celebration of …
Check For Yourself!
Let’s talk about health, baby. Let’s talk about you and me! Let’s talk about all the good things and the …
Puerto Rico: Obliteration and Remorse
AS Hurricane Maria took its toll on Puerto Rico, one can only remain dumbfounded at the carnage left in its …
Government Exhibits Prudence
CHOC BRIDGE Subsequent to the passing of Hurricane Maria, many St. Lucians witnessed the upgrading of the Choc Bridge, which …
Our Economy – Part 1: A Good Dose of ‘Chini Twèf’
HERE is a prescription for rescuing our economy: Growth is key. Government policy should aim to boost GDP growth. This …
Caribbean Bowed But Far From Beaten
THIS week, I was asked to provide an answer to a question posed by an influential Washington-based publication regarding the …
What is the Status of People with Special Needs in Saint Lucia?
IN the era of running government as a business, one has to fear for the concerns of people with special …
Lessons From Hurricane Irma
SINCE September 6 when Hurricane Irma, the most monstrous storm that the Atlantic has endured in history, thundered up to …
That Business of Government – Part 3: Any Cook In Finance?
LAST week, we ended wondering what happens when a government fails, the attendant question of course being how that should …
Angus Needs Help
ARE people with disabilities supposed to be given special treatment? I do not think so, not if they call themselves …
Send Us Your Prisoners? Are You Serious?
SO I’ve been quiet for some time now, but Lord knows I can no longer hold my tongue on the …
That Business of Government – Part 2: In Black and White
AS we continue on our race to the bottom, today we should all stand firmly in support of Prime Minister …
Running Government Like A Business
WHEN the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Allen Chastanet, says he is running the government like a business, he is …
The Difference Between Reality and Interpretation
THE role of an opposition party is to monitor and guide the current administration on the way forward for the …
Of Concessions, Agreements and Investments
I would like to touch on two issues that have arisen for discussion in Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean, …
The Case For The National Cultural Centre At Barnard Hill: PART III: The Historical Gift
By ACCT THIS is the final part of the series on why government should not proceed with its plan to …