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You and the Law
Who Controls Public Prosecutions?
Dr. William Para RiviereFeb. 25, 2013Recently, the question who controls public prosecutions came out in the open. The Director of Public Prosecutions (D.P.P.) had discontinued a case before the High Court in which two police ...
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Columns
Grounding with a Brother … Arthurton Nesty
Dr. Francis O. SeverinFeb. 25, 2013In the Introductory Chapter of Walter Rodney's book, Grounding with my Brothers, Richard Small writes as follows, "Walter Rodney [was] … articulate, gentle, quiet at times but with strongly held ...
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Health Wealth
Suggestions to improve Carnival
Dr. Janet TaylorFeb. 25, 2013Although I was away for most of Carnival, except the Queen Show, I watched events on Face Book and other online media.
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Smart Living
The shortage of Priests Poses Great Challenges in Support of ...
Jayson Grell FMIFeb. 18, 2013When we still have one priest administering over five communities and in some countries, nine communities, it's time to wake up! These are pastoral challenges that could impact heavily on ...
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Spotlight
Calypso is alive and well
Ian JacksonFeb. 18, 2013What a Calypso season! The competitions seem to be getting better every year- the compositions, the performers, the stage props and the growing interest of a younger audience as well ...
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Living Today
The Dominica Grammar School
Clement S. Jolly C.Ss.RFeb. 18, 2013On the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the Dominica Grammar School, it is good that some reflection be made. After all, that School has made a tremendous contribution to ...
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Columns
Who is at Fault?
Dr. Francis O. SeverinFeb. 18, 2013Psychologists speak of the interesting concept of "Locus of Control". According to Wikipedia, Locus of Control refers to:
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Editorials
Government's plans for universal health insurance: where are we now?
Feb. 18, 2013One of the major successes of United States President Barack Obama's first term was the implementation of the historic $938 billion health care overhaul that guaranteed coverage for 32 million ...
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Letters
The Wrong Palm of Calypso and Politics will Hunt you
Feb. 18, 2013This business of alleged palm cheating is extremely worrying and disturbing. Well, let us quote veteran Calypso commentator, critique and observer, who have over 35 years' experience in this business, ...
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In Retrospect
The History of Calypso and Social Commentary
Dr. Emanuel FinnFeb. 11, 2013Calypso is a style of Afro-Caribbean music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago during the early to mid 20th century. The music's structure, origins and traditions are that of West ...
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Smart Living
The Right Use of Wealth: Catholic Social Teaching
Jayson Grell FMIFeb. 11, 2013According to scholars, Pope Leo XIII (2 March 1810 – 20 July 1903), born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci to an Italian comital family, was the 256th Pope of the ...
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You and the Law
Domestic Violence - 2
Dr. William Para RiviereFeb. 11, 2013In addition to a Protection Order, a victim of domestic violence may also make application to the court for an Occupation or a Tenancy Order. As to an Occupation Order, ...