Another Caribbean diplomatic passport raises questions

June 08, 2016 in Regional

ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- A diplomatic passport issued by Antigua and Barbuda to one of its “special economic envoys”, Anthony Bailey, inaccurately states that he is a national of that country, raising yet more questions over the issue of such passports by Caribbean countries. In providing...

UWP wins general election

June 07, 2016 in Regional

CASTRIES –Economist Allan Chastanet led his United Workers Party (UWP) to a resounding victory in Monday’s general election and immediately signalled his intention to turn around an ailing economy, deal with a ballooning debt while at the same time keeping citizens at the heart of...

St Lucia goes to the polls on Monday

June 06, 2016 in Regional

CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Saint Lucians go to the polls on Monday in an early general election called three weeks ago by Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony, however, as one regional commentator puts it, whichever party forms the next government, they may lose by winning. According...