Poverty a major cause of crime
By Seth Ampadu -Superintendent, Methodist Church, St Lucia
Should we not also consider the question of poverty when looking at the causes of crime and violence in our communities across...
Zombie at early morning mass !
by Lorraine Glace
If you have been following my ramblings on DBS, you will know that early mornings and I are not very good friends.
Dawn is not my favorite...
Textbooks or Tablets in School?
(By Marie Miguel) There is a huge debate going on in schools all across the country. It is not about violence, bullying, drugs, or similar issues. The debate is...
The Irrational Opposition to the Parker Contract Part I
By George
I have to say, the backlash over the recent Parker Company Contract unveiling has been rather astounding on several fronts. Most of it seems centred on the amount...
The Irrational Opposition To The Parker Contract Part II
By George
As I hinted at in Part I of this piece, much of the consternation surrounding this contract centres on the absolute misinformation being circulated from “certain corners”; that...
Why PM Chastanet Is Right About Venezuela
By George Joseph
Castries South MP, Dr. Ernest Hilaire, was speaking out of both sides of his mouth at Tuesday’s House Sitting, as he lambasted the Government for opening the...
Politically incorrect and sane
by Dr. Andre R. L. Matthew MD
Concerned Citizen
Many in attendance at last Sunday's protest march, were disheartened and stunned. Fear mongering, calumny and character assassination were in abundance. Disappointingly, in...
‘Dads’ absence from home a major cause of crime’
By Seth Ampadu, Superintendent Minister of the Methodist Church in St. Lucia
As we continue to explore the root causes of ugly crime and violence in our communities, should we...
The reality of violence
By Michael Chastanet
Violence is on the rise the world over with some nations fearing better than others based on various inbred cultures.
On the other hand, with the lifestyle...
What causes school shootings?
The same questions are asked after each mass shooting on American soil. Shock. Panic. Horror. We struggle with strife and strain to search for answers to keep our children...