Time to tighten up
To tighten up is a move in the right direction, however much more needs to be done if we are to prevent being overrun by...
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Grenadians should not take this situation lightly
The recent war of words between the leader and a former ambassador should not be taken lightly and seen as just a spat between the...
The leader is wrong-sided in dealing with Covid-19
The saying, ‘like a thief in the midnight’ means an occurrence, person or a disease appear swiftly, suddenly or stealthily without warning. However, in reality...
Decisive action needed to develop effective messaging to increase vaccine take up
As I reflected on how the political temperature in the United States declined after the elections; and the contrasting leadership styles of former President Donald...
Time to tighten up on enforcement of current protocols
As the pandemic continues to rage in other parts of the world, Grenada will face a clear and present danger from Covid-19 and be at...
Only decisive action could get us out of the vaccine dilemma and industrial stalemate
The Venezuelans are bringing cocaine and the Brazilian strain of the Covid-19. The authorities better start to test those who get arrested for drugs particularly...
Of vaccine hesitancy and other things
The government has taken the wrong approach in dealing with the problem of vaccine hesitancy on the island. Arrogant, coercive messaging by high government officials...
It is time to tighten up
The recent announcement by St. George’s University (SGU) that in-person learning will resume from the August term is a welcome one for Grenada. The economic...
We are flirting with danger
The series of videos circulating of large crowds of people, mostly not wearing mask, partying and drinking on several beaches and other areas of entertainment...
Real leaders in times of crisis
Grenada is currently experiencing a pivotal moment in its history as the island confronts a multitude of crises; the coronavirus pandemic, global economic downturn caused...
This is the time to show decisive leadership
Last week’s article highlighted the crushing defeat of the then mighty West Indies cricket team by India in the 1983 World Cup final and attempted...
Don’t allow Covid-19 to be the biggest disappointment of your political career
One can’t forget the 1983 Cricket World Cup finals when the mighty West Indies, who enjoyed a long successful winning streak, lost to lowly placed...
Ministry of Health must step up to the plate and do its work
If the vaccine effort has to be successful there must be an effective public education campaign to educate the population on the efficacy, effectiveness, and...
This is not the time to become complacent
The receipt of six thousand doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine and vaccination of frontline workers is an encouraging sign that could signal a turn of...
Does Government have a Covid-19 Immunisation plan?
Listening to the post-Cabinet briefing on Wednesday, February 10th, it was encouraging to hear the Minister of Health saying the curfew will continue because of...
Government must not drop the ball on vaccination program for Covid-19
Now that it appears Grenada will receive, from PAHO, around forty five thousand doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, government should have a plan, already, and...
Government must change course now or risk enduring damage to the economy
With the recent spate of travel restrictions introduced by source market countries to limit international travel and a worsening pandemic, hopes of an early economic...
The consequences of short-sighted decision making on coronavirus
After listening to a high government official said how happy he was when Sandals announced last September the hotel was reopening because of the opportunity...
Could the worst of the pandemic yet to come for Grenada and its regional neighbours
Grenada and other English-speaking Caribbean islands appeared to have avoided the full brunt of the coronavirus with far fewer deaths, hospitalisations and infections, per one...
When the festive season is over we still need a brighter day
Although the Grinch stole the joys of the festivities of Christmas, now that the season is over, I can’t help but reflect on that classic...