20 May 2022
While Blacks demand ‘Reparation’, Racists in USA Say ‘America for Whites and Rich only’

While Blacks demand ‘Reparation’, Racists in USA Say ‘America for Whites and Rich only’


IN THE YEAR 1963, the then Organization for African Unity (OAU) declared May 25 as African Liberation Day (ALD), a day in solidarity with those Afric...
13 May 2022
Resisting external pressures

Resisting external pressures


Whilst the principle of the sovereign right of each independent country to make decisions of its own choosing is considered inviolable, in practice sm...
06 May 2022
Rejecting colonial rule

Rejecting colonial rule


There are many, many good and sound reasons why small countries like ours in the Caribbean voluntarily join together to establish regional bodies such...
29 April 2022
Royal protests welcome; now hard part

Royal protests welcome; now hard part


I was heartened by the protests staged by conscious brothers and sisters against the visit of the British representatives of the real Head of State of...
22 April 2022
CARIFTA championships highlight  Caribbean, but…Whose caribbean?

CARIFTA championships highlight Caribbean, but…Whose caribbean?


In spite of the CARIFTA athletics championships for junior athletes in the Caribbean, it is not often, if ever, that we have had the opportunity not o...
14 April 2022
Play One For Kitch Centennial

Play One For Kitch Centennial


Easter Monday is the public holiday which culminates the biggest weekend in the Christian calendar, starting with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on G...
08 April 2022
Calder Williams: A champion of working people

Calder Williams: A champion of working people


Although I had not met him in person for some time now, it saddened me to hear of the passing of Bro. Calder Williams, for more than four decades the ...
01 April 2022
The NDP: a credible alternative?

The NDP: a credible alternative?


In spite of the fallout which affects governments and leaders in office for a long time, the Unity Labour Party (ULP) remains in office, having just c...
25 March 2022
FIVE IN A ROW- Both parties need serious reflection

FIVE IN A ROW- Both parties need serious reflection


As the governing (not “ruling” mind you, an important distinction in the post-colonial world) Unity Labour Party (ULP) celebrates its 21st anniver...
18 March 2022
The National Hero debate: Add or Deepen?

The National Hero debate: Add or Deepen?


PRIME MINISTER Dr Ralph Gonsalves has again said that it is high time for the designation of additional persons to the hallowed status of National Her...