Trump’s political ideas: A cursory view
By Oliver Mills From Caribbean News Now Whenever a political figure enters the political arena and attracts significant support, along with the attention of the popular press, immediately those with an interest in politics try to examine and analyse the…
St Lucia government’s ‘alternative fact sheet’
By Melanius Alphonse From Caribbean News Now It took seven months for the prime minister and minister of finance Allen Chastanet to sort out his administration’s economic ethos and principles. However, the message is: “The economy is broke, Saint Lucia…
Sir Ronald Sanders: Trump, trade and the Caribbean
By Sir Ronald Sanders Trade between the US and other countries of the world, particularly China, was a major plank of Donald Trump’s campaign for the Presidency. He regarded all the trade deals as inimical to US interests. So, is…
The Editor speaks: No wake up to Daybreak
It was with much sadness I read the release we were sent from Hurley’s Media informing us “Local television’s longest running TV programme, the Daybreak morning show, will bid farewell to viewers in February.” When my wife and I started…
Ewin James: Trump and Obama’s legacy
By EWIN JAMES. Some people have begun screaming that President Donald Trump, by signing the Executive Order to begin dismantling Obamacare, is determined to destroy the legacy of Barack Obama as though doing so were some treasonous act. They propound…
The brain drain of the Caribbean trained nurses
By Derrick Miller From Caribbean News Now Our quiet need: The role of a nurse is equally important as a good doctor, education, clean criminal record, and a productive safe community. These caretakers and medicine givers are eyes and ears…
Peter Binose: When talking of Argyle, our greatest fear is La Soufriere Volcano
By Peter Binose “Our greatest fear is La Soufriere Volcano, and even so, we just go about our business as usual, like … it doesn’t even exist.” The Unity Labour Party, or/and the government, or/and the comrade, or/and the family…
Consolidated Water will continue to face a rising tide in 2017
By Don Dion from Seeking Alpha Summary CWCO’s business model holds it hostage to the jurisdiction where it operates. CWCO faces increased competition from better diversified companies. CWCO’s upcoming contract renewal with Tortola creates a good short opportunity. At first…
The Editor speaks:Norman failed to conquer
I was so sad to learn yesterday (11) that Norman, the red-footed booby bird rescued by wildlife volunteers in the UK, had died. Norman was discovered on a southern English beach Sept. 4, 2016, some 5,000 miles from his nearest…
Capital Punishment and Justice
By Ewin James Opponents of Capital Punishment often put forward the proposition that it doesn’t deter murder. That proposition is unprovable. But more than that it disregards the reason for Capital Punishment persisting throughout history: the need for retributive justice….







