28 May 2021
The resettlement issue

The resettlement issue


Normally in this week which marks the anniversary of African Liberation Day, my topic for this column would have been pre-chosen. This year, in additi...
21 May 2021
Mourning ‘PR’? Let’s complete his work

Mourning ‘PR’? Let’s complete his work


The massive outpouring of national grief, respect and tributes after the passing of Bro. Parnel Campbell provides us with an opportunity to reflect on...
14 May 2021
“Ugliness’ – correct but shameful

“Ugliness’ – correct but shameful


“This ugliness in the House” is the term used by Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. St. Clair Leacock, to describe the fracas in ...
07 May 2021
PR: Patriotic and resilient

PR: Patriotic and resilient


In paying my respects to our dearly departed brother, P.R. Campbell, permit me to begin by saying how touched I was by the presentation last Monday ...
30 April 2021
Keep our focus, resolve difficulties, but maintain national resolve

Keep our focus, resolve difficulties, but maintain national resolve


With less than a month into the period of the violent eruption of the volcano, it would appear that the process of settling in those persons evacuated...
23 April 2021
Reminiscences of ’79 (part 2)

Reminiscences of ’79 (part 2)


I am not a historian, but life’s experiences have taught me the necessity to be at least familiar with one’s own historical experiences so as to b...
16 April 2021
Reminiscences of 1979 eruptions

Reminiscences of 1979 eruptions


A few weeks ago I had begun a series centred on one of the great battles of our people to preserve democracy in SVG, the struggle against what became...
09 April 2021
Where are we heading?

Where are we heading?


It is said that the true hallmark of the character of a nation is how it responds to adversity and whether, faced with a crisis, its people can put as...
01 April 2021
20 years in power, a magnificent achievement, but what after?

20 years in power, a magnificent achievement, but what after?


It is a pity that Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves was not physically present to revel in the praises for the 20th anniversary of the victory of his ...
26 March 2021
Resumption of schools, a challenge for us all

Resumption of schools, a challenge for us all


COVID or not, I must confess that I am shocked that the 20th anniversary of the historic victory of the ULP at the polls in 2001 is upcoming this Sund...