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Immigration, police and customs (letter)

Dear Editor: Let me first commend former Commissioner of Police, Ausbert Regis on his contribution to RSL’s 90 Minutes programme. He was professional, focused and informative—in other words he was not...

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The IMF’s new groove (commentary)

Clement Wulf-Soulage is a management economist, published author and former university lecturer. Since its founding in Bretton Woods in 1945, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acquired a...

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State prostitution (commentary)

Ponce; noun: one who lives off a prostitute’s earnings. Venezuela president currently has only a 20% approval rating. Yes they have built some houses and apartments for the poor, but that is only a...

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Visitor: St. Lucia and St. Lucians have changed a lot (response to article by...

A beach on St. Lucia Below is an interesting reader’s response to the article ‘Environmental Pride: How much is Saint Lucia worth to us?’ written by Clement Wulf-Soulage and published on St. Lucia News...

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Great digital marketing automation tools for small businesses! (commentary)

Leslie Collymore I was having a conversation recently with a colleague who told me that “I give too much information” and that in effect “I was cannibalizing my own business development efforts”....

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CSME still an empty shell after 25 years (commentary)

Clement Wulf-Soulage is a management economist, published author and former university lecturer. The CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) was intended to benefit the people of the region by...

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Finally! The FDA admits that over 70% of US chickens contain cancer-causing...

This article was written by Lauren DeCuir from Parent Society and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network. I don’t know about the rest of you, but lately my poultry purchases at my...

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COMMENTARY: Unlocking St Lucia’s political and economic future

Melanius Alphonse The political, economic and security hysteria taking place in Saint Lucia requires a new and different approach: a common position that is fortified by a detailed vision and a...

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COMMENTARY: Cuba on the cusp of hope and fear

Melanius Alphonse Doing business in Cuba is one step closer, with its combination of pleasant weather, a rich culture, proven attractions and the restoration of a tourism Mecca, a short distance 90...

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Commentary by Avoka Ti-Papier on the Lambirds matter

Iftekar Ahmed Shams (left) and the other accuseds on their way to the courtroom. * Photo credit: Voice (St. Lucia) Saint Lucians, St. Lucians! Get off this one track, and start looking at issues in...

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Commentary: CARICOM leaders’ Commonwealth divide

Melanius Alphonse Months ahead of the upcoming 2015 summit of the Commonwealth heads of government in Malta, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders are at a familiar impasse that is once again virtually...

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#GoBrave makes the critical move (commentary)

Melanius Alphonse Having read a recent article and press release concerning the launch of the GoBrave media watch group, I am motivated to contribute some comments regarding the media in Saint Lucia...

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COMMENTARY: Understanding US action in the Caribbean

Melanius Alphonse The dramatic state of events in Trinidad and Tobago is now a part of a world that is more connected and aware of the ease, access and influence associated with the resulting...

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Felicia Browne: “Brutality of shootings raises serious concerns about...

Newly weds Asher ‘BJ’ Emmanuel, 48, and Cheryl Clarke. Both were killed in Castries 11 weeks apart – Emmanuel on April 7, 2015 and Clarke on June 26, 2015. They married just over a year ago. Gun...

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COMMENTARY: It’s time for a democratic awakening in St Lucia

Melanius Alphonse Tired of the old politics and determined to make a real change? In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. ~ ~Dwight D....

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COMMENTARY: Blindfolds measure up conveniently in Saint Lucia

Melanius Alphonse Under Saint Lucia’s party control system, defining a distinctive edge to untapped generation change, accompanied by political change is nonexistent. Alongside this backdrop, an unreal...

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COMMENTARY: Press freedom at great risk in Saint Lucia

Melanius Alphonse Aggressive affectation for the rule of law is how I would have liked to encapsulate an advisory from the office of the director of public prosecutions via the high command of the...

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COMMENTARY: The philosophy of a diverse phenomenon

Melanius Alphonse Citizenship by investment has become a bubble in the Caribbean. These programs are designed to sell safe havens liberally and unilaterally. Participating countries do not mandate by...

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COMMENTARY: The non debate of the ‘great debate’

Melanius Alphonse Finding a political middle ground is never an easy task. This time, the indecision to negotiate a solution in Trinidad and Tobago that is workable to both the People’s National...

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COMMENTARY: What’s the fear over IMPACS investigation?

Melanius Alphonse National security and immigration are two major components of sovereignty that the region can do with much better regulations and enforcement. If not, the pristine innocence of ‘every...

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