John Compton

Today, the door swings shut on the Elizabethan eraToday, the door swings shut on the Elizabethan era

Today, the door swings shut on the Elizabethan era

A reign of seven decades came to an end today after the coffin of the late Elizabeth, Queen of England… Read More

11 months ago
Did Someone Steal Pierre’s ‘Record Budget’ Thunder?Did Someone Steal Pierre’s ‘Record Budget’ Thunder?

Did Someone Steal Pierre’s ‘Record Budget’ Thunder?

“We must learn from the past, including the folly of the past, lest we be cursed to repeat it.” Read More

1 year ago
Braff off to rejoin friends Louis and John!Braff off to rejoin friends Louis and John!

Braff off to rejoin friends Louis and John!

Desmond Brathwaite passed away at age 76 on Sunday, reportedly while saying the rosary. Like his close friend and parliamentary… Read More

1 year ago
Women Must Take a Stand Now or Die!Women Must Take a Stand Now or Die!

Women Must Take Stand Now or Die!

It was no secret that her relationship with her male party colleagues was, well, rocky. Often they let her know… Read More

2 years ago
Le Même Bâton Qui a Battu le Chien Blanc bat Maintenant Son Successeur NoirLe Même Bâton Qui a Battu le Chien Blanc bat Maintenant Son Successeur Noir

Le Même Bâton Qui Battu le Chien Blanc bat Maintenant Son Successeur Noir

Are we programmed to devour our young, our ambitious and our accomplished native sons and daughters? Read More

2 years ago
41 Years of Independence 41 Years of Economic Struggle41 Years of Independence 41 Years of Economic Struggle

41 Years of Independence 41 Years of Economic Struggle

The blue, yellow, black and white of our country’s flag has popped up here and there in citizen regalia over… Read More

3 years ago
When Fake News Masquerades as HistoryWhen Fake News Masquerades as History

When Fake News Masquerades as History

Pointless pointing accusing fingers. The deed is done: A serious blow to the heart of good journalism. In consequence the… Read More

4 years ago
LETTER TO DR. KENNY ANTHONY: PLEASE BE PATRIOTIC . . . GIVE PIERRE ROOM TO BREATHE!LETTER TO DR. KENNY ANTHONY: PLEASE BE PATRIOTIC . . . GIVE PIERRE ROOM TO BREATHE!

LETTER TO DR. KENNY ANTHONY: PLEASE BE PATRIOTIC . . . GIVE PIERRE ROOM TO BREATHE!

The late George Odlum was on the button with his assessment of regional colleagues: “Caribbean politicians do not resign. They… Read More

4 years ago
Must It Take Another Shit Storm In William Peter Boulevard Before Government Comes Down Hard On Crime?Must It Take Another Shit Storm In William Peter Boulevard Before Government Comes Down Hard On Crime?

Must It Take Another Shit Storm In William Peter Boulevard Before Government Comes Down Hard On Crime?

As if the original declaration by high ranking law enforcement officer were not sufficiently depressing, this week the prime… Read More

4 years ago
Opposition Supports Motion of Relief for Burdened ManufacturersOpposition Supports Motion of Relief for Burdened Manufacturers

Opposition Supports Motion of Relief for Burdened Manufacturers

In its April 26, 2007 edition the Jamaica Gleaner features story under the following headline: Anthony Criticizes VAT as… Read More

4 years ago
Pierre Promises Everyone Everything . . . Especially the Youth!Pierre Promises Everyone Everything . . . Especially the Youth!

Pierre Promises Everyone Everything . . . Especially the Youth!

It turns out Einstein did not define insanity as “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”… Read More

4 years ago
HAPPY FORTIETH, SON!HAPPY FORTIETH, SON!

HAPPY FORTIETH, SON!

As we reflect on the 40th year since we were accorded what some consider dubious freedom, most of us… Read More

4 years ago

What do you remember about our first Independence Day? ‘Sarah Flood was pretty, pretty, pretty!’

While we pull out Lucian flags of varying shades of blue from under our mattresses the STAR sought to revisit… Read More

4 years ago
MARKING 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCEMARKING 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

MARKING 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

I begin with word on the state and its right to determine its own path to political, social and… Read More

5 years ago
A word to the wiseA word to the wise

A word to the wise

Amidst the obstacles which the opposition and their legal advisers are desperately aiming to place in the path of the… Read More

5 years ago

UK resident to challenge Saint Lucian government in British high court

Passed in 1948, the British Nationality Act states: “Every person born within the United Kingdom and Colonies after the commencement… Read More

5 years ago

Government like or as business: Who’s just talking the talk?

When it comes to the operations of government, little has changed since the heyday of Sir John Compton—save for the worse. Read More

5 years ago

So Who Was St. Lucia’s Best Prime Minister?

Whatever else might be said about the talk-show host Timothy Poleon, that he is among our more talented TV inquisitors… Read More

5 years ago

Only Madmen And Fools Spit At The Sky . . . And That’s No Lie!

That I do not readily recall the species of fly that had invaded the opposition leader’s soup during particular… Read More

5 years ago

Credit Unions: Something To Celebrate (Part One)

When did you last hear the phrase “controlling the commanding heights of the economy?” I bet it was long… Read More

5 years ago