08 July 2011
Carnival should remain true to its cultural tradition

Carnival should remain true to its cultural tradition


08.JUL.11The annual debate which inevitably follows Vincy Mas is again well and truly on the way. Whether in the media, on the blocks, in bars and res...
01 July 2011
Happy and safe Carnival

Happy and safe Carnival


01.JUL.11This weekend will see our annual summer festival kick into even higher gear with the staging of the Miss Carival, Soca Monarch and Dimanche G...
28 June 2011
Warner scandal tarnishing image of Caribbean

Warner scandal tarnishing image of Caribbean


28.JUN.11The Confederation of Football Associations of North and Central America (CONCACAF) and the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) in particular, cont...
24 June 2011
School’s out, gangs in?

School’s out, gangs in?


24.JUN.11A heated discussion is raging in our society about the content of some soca songs for this year’s Carnival and their potential impact on...
21 June 2011
Regional air transport challenges

Regional air transport challenges


21.JUN.11We are at that time of the year when air travel in the Caribbean is usually at its busiest. For one, it is the season of Carnivals - in St. V...
17 June 2011
Get counted for Census 2011

Get counted for Census 2011


17.JUN.11The process of conducting a comprehensive census of the national population began on Tuesday of this week. It was preceded by a publicity cam...
14 June 2011
Let’s not give up on our youngsters

Let’s not give up on our youngsters


14.JUN.11Congratulations are in order for the 1065 students who survived the pressure cooker of the Common Entrance examination and were able to achie...
10 June 2011
Fishing – Worthwhile investment, rich potenial

Fishing – Worthwhile investment, rich potenial


10.JUNE.11Next Monday, June 13, will mark the climax of the 2011 activities to highlight the importance of fishing and to celebrate the invaluable con...
07 June 2011
Time for women to speak out

Time for women to speak out


07.JUNE.11There is no denying the fact that the changeover, in 1977, to the June/July period for Carnival festivities has brought enormous benefits to...
03 June 2011
Money undermining democracy?

Money undermining democracy?


03.JUNE.11If ever one were in doubt about the pernicious role that money and moneybags can play in subverting the democratic will of the people,{{more...