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How Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Found Inspiration on a Tiny Caribbean Island 

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“He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised Land.” It’s one of Dr. Martin Luther King’s most iconic speeches: “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” his address to striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tenn. on April 3, 1968.  And it was born on the tiny island […]

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Chief Justice of Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Announces Resignation

Above: Chief Justice Hugh Rawlins and St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas (Photo: Erasmus Williams) By the Caribbean Journal staff Hugh Anthony Rawlins, Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, has announced his resignation, effective Aug. 1. The Nevisian native had held the position of Chief Justice since May 2008, following […]

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OAS: "Clean Electoral Process" in Guyana's November Elections

Above: Guyanese Ambassador to the OAS Bayney Karran (OAS Photo/Patricia Leiva) By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana had an overall “inclusive and clean electoral process” in its recent national elections, according to the Organization of American States mission that observed the Nov. 28 vote. The OAS commended what it called “the high level of training […]

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In St Lucia, Gardening for Health

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government is continuing a programme aimed at fighting health problems through gardening, part of a wave of agricultural initiatives throughout the Caribbean. But the country’s Backyard Gardening Programme also looks to tackle a second issue: food security. “We all understand the implications of the non-communicable diseases,” said Kemuel […]

OAS: "Clean Electoral Process" in Guyana's November Elections

By the Caribbean Journal staff Argentina was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with St Lucia after it attained independence in 1979, and the two countries are looking forward to a continued partnership with a new Argentine Ambassador. Ambassador Marcelo Salviolo presented his letters of credence to Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy […]

Haiti's Martelly Holds Talks with CARICOM Delegation in Port-au-Prince

 Above: Haitian President Michel Martelly shakes hands with St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitians who hold a US or Schengen visa could travel freely to CARICOM member countries under a plan by Haitian President Michel Martelly. That was one of the issues discussed at […]

St Lucia Launches Initiative to Curb Gender-Based and Domestic Violence

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government has launched an island-wide initiative to curb domestic and gender-based violence in the country. The “Violence Is Not An Option” campaign is part of a wider project led by the country’s Division of Gender Relations, in collaboration with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the […]

St Lucia Prepares "Robust Plan" to Combat Black Sigatoka Disease

By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of St Lucia is preparing to unveil a “robust plan” to fight the Black Sigatoka disease, which has been ravaging the country’s agriculture sector, particularly the banana industry. The plan includes cabinet-approved aid for affected farmers and the destruction of abandoned farms where the disease is prevalent and […]

St Lucia, St Kitts Prime Ministers Heading to Haiti for Martelly Meeting

 Above: St Lucia PM Kenny Anthony By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM Chairman and Suriname President Desi Bouterse will lead members of the Bureau of Heads of Government on a two-day mission to Haiti beginning on Monday. Joining him will be St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony, St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr […]

St Lucia Needs to Control, Disclose Campaign Financing: OAS Report

Above: the regular session of the Permanent Council of the OAS (Photo: Juan Manuel Herrera/OAS) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia must improve its rules on campaign financing, according to the report from the OAS Electoral Observation Mission on the country’s November 2011 general elections. Barbados’ Dr Rosina Wiltshire, the chief of the mission, […]

St Lucia Looks to Costa Rica for Help in Fight to Save Banana Industry

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia is continuing to look for solutions in its fight against the Black Sigatoka disease, which has been ravaging the country’s agricultural sector and its banana industry in particular. Agriculture Minister Moses Jean Baptiste is now in Costa Rica on an official visit, looking to discuss the issue with […]

St Lucia: No Agreeement on LIAT Stake

 By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government has not agreed to a proposal or deal involving the purchase of shares in regional air carrier LIAT, it announced yesterday. The airline does play an important role in the region and needs greater support, according to Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony. “There are burning issues of […]