Commentary

Will petty party bickering ever stop?

Some time in 2005, when crime—in particular, violent crime—was at record high and, as now, citizens were at their… Read More

12 years ago

Government strategy for crime needed

In previous article, I sought to convey the point that there is nothing intrinsically wrong about the politicizing of… Read More

13 years ago

BIPARTISAN COCK-UPS!

As election time draws near, we can all look forward to hearing what our present and prospective parliamentarians intend to… Read More

13 years ago

The Curse of Choosing between Losers

Winning is not everything; the game’s the thing!” or so my old sports’ teacher would admonish his bedraggled, wet, tired,… Read More

13 years ago

The choice is clear: live united or die divided!

The prime minister’s let’s-fight-crime-together proposition to the opposition St Lucia Labour Party this week might usefully have been earlier extended.… Read More

13 years ago

Tribute to Petronilla Deterville

“The isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight, And hurt not . . . ”… Read More

13 years ago

Who will make the tough decisions?

There has been persistent cry for improvements to the island’s justice system from all stakeholders.  The adage justice delayed… Read More

13 years ago

Who says we cannot honor prophets?

Last week I had the immense pleasure of being guest on Dave Samuels’ Agenda. During the call-in section of… Read More

13 years ago

Crime fighting demands new Civility

In his third State of the Union address last evening, United States President Barack Obama announced new bipartisan era… Read More

13 years ago

Monster Returns to Haiti

I endeavour when I write to deal with reality rather than inhabit the realms of  fantasy. I try very hard… Read More

13 years ago

Getting St Lucia back on track

This year will signal transformation of people power. It will be a victory for ideas and ideals that espouse… Read More

13 years ago

An alien view of Nobel Laureate week

As if it were now my own ritual, I appear yearly from outer space to observe, at sacred site… Read More

13 years ago

Plot to kill SVG PM?

I may as well from the onset lay before you my particular prejudice: I have never been fan of… Read More

13 years ago

History refutes Owen Arthur’s comments

I would be surprised if the very distinguished Owen Arthur, has not, by now, regretted the very un-Caribbean statement made… Read More

13 years ago

Is Sugarcane Ethanol Haiti’s Salvation?

The Haitian crisis will continue to be problem for this Hemisphere unless Haiti can become economically sustaining in a… Read More

13 years ago

A National Youth Service?

St Lucia is very, very small community. Our problems, no matter how large they may loom, are also small… Read More

13 years ago

House not home for jerks!

Recently I came across a magazine article written by a rabbi and entitled: The Spiritual Power of Admitting Our Faults.… Read More

13 years ago

The only party Rick Wayne ever supported!

“Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide, In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the… Read More

13 years ago

A horrendously noisy New Year

I was expecting the usual fireworks display and at midnight I went out on to the balcony to watch the… Read More

13 years ago

No Obama-style election for St Lucia in 2011

In the absence of any late, dramatic and earth-shattering moves by the political parties, the next General Election, constitutionally due… Read More

13 years ago

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