February 18 dawned bright over Grenada, the kind of morning when the sea itself seemed to whisper memories. Today would have been the 104th birthday of Sir Eric Matthew Gairy, the island’s first Prime Minister and the man many still call the father of independence. In the quiet villages and […]
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DPM’s two-lane approach to fixing “healthcare crisis’’
Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) leader, MP Peter David, has challenged the Grenada government’s handling of healthcare, revealing that tens of millions of dollars in approved health budgets remain unspent while clinics lack basic supplies and families suffer.“People ask me, ‘Peter, are you against the new hospital’? Of course, not. I’m […]
A New Chapter in Grenadian Politics: The Unification of Dr. Keith Mitchell and Michael Baptiste
In a surprising turn of events within Grenada’s political landscape, former Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell and former Agriculture Minister Michael Baptiste have put aside years of political tension to unite under the New National Party (NNP). This unexpected alliance comes in the wake of serious allegations and a history […]
DPM’s Housing Plan & Economic Reforms – These programmes will pay for themselves
The Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) has released a detailed breakdown of funding mechanisms for its three-pillar economic platform, following earlier announcements of proposed housing grants, food security initiatives, and healthcare reforms.DPM Leader Peter David addressed questions about the platform’s fiscal sustainability head-on, presenting what he calls a “virtuous cycle’’ of […]
America Is Running Out of Time to Pretend Donald Trump Doesn’t Mean What He Says
By TL Neckles There comes a point in every democracy’s decline when denial becomes complicity. When the danger is no longer hidden, coded, or subtle. When the aspiring strongman stops hinting and starts declaring. America has reached that point. Donald Trump is now openly suggesting that the midterm elections should […]
Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Participation Hangs in the Balance Amid Dispute Over Match Venues
Bangladesh’s place at next month’s T20 World Cup has been thrown into uncertainty after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) doubled down on its request to move the team’s group‑stage matches from India to Sri Lanka. The dispute has quickly escalated into a broader debate about safety, fairness, and the long‑standing […]
OP-ED: The West Indies Must Stop Looking Backward — The Future Won’t Be Saved by Nicholas Pooran
By TL Neckles By any measure, West Indies cricket is standing at a historic inflection point. The men’s T20 team—once the most feared, most charismatic, most revolutionary force in the format—now finds itself rebuilding after years of inconsistency, administrative missteps, and the gravitational pull of global franchise leagues. And yet, […]
Why FIFA Should Move the 2026 World Cup Out of the United States
Visa bans, ICE enforcement, and a climate of fear threaten the world’s biggest sporting event The FIFA World Cup is supposed to be a celebration of humanity at its best—nations coming together, cultures mixing freely, and fans traveling across borders to share in the joy of the beautiful game. But […]
New York City’s New Tenant‑Protection Push — and the Crisis Facing Small Landlords
By TL Neckles New York City’s housing debate has entered another intense chapter. The new mayor has announced plans aimed at strengthening protections for tenants, especially those facing eviction or unsafe living conditions. Supporters argue that these measures are necessary in a city where rents are high and displacement is […]
The Missing Fight: What Did the Opposition Leader Do to Save the Hope Campus?
One of the most uncomfortable questions surrounding the collapse of the UWI Hope Campus is this: What did the current Leader of the Opposition, Emmalin Pierre, do—if anything—to defend a project located squarely in her own constituency? The Hope Campus was not a distant national initiative. It was a once‑in‑a‑generation […]
The Abandoned UWI Hope Campus: How a National Opportunity Was Lost in St. Andrew
By TL Neckles In the early 2010s, Grenada stood on the brink of a transformative educational milestone: the establishment of a University of the West Indies (UWI) campus at Hope, St. Andrew. The project—negotiated and advanced under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government—promised to reshape Grenada’s academic landscape, decentralize development, […]
U.S. Pressure on Caribbean Nations to End Medical Cooperation with Cuba Raises Urgent Questions About Health Care and Sovereignty
By TL Neckles For decades, Cuba has played a quiet but indispensable role in the health systems of many Caribbean nations. Through medical cooperation agreements, Cuban doctors have staffed rural clinics, filled critical shortages in specialized care, and provided services that many small island states simply cannot afford to supply […]
If Washington Can Send Billions Abroad, Why Should States Keep Waiting for Their Own Money?
By TL Neckles The Growing Fracture Between Washington and the States Across the United States, a quiet but unmistakable frustration is hardening into something more serious. Governors, mayors, and ordinary taxpayers are asking a question that once lived only on the fringes of political debate but now feels increasingly mainstream: […]
Grenada’s Political Crossroads: The NDC Government of Dickon Mitchell After Three Years in Office
Three years into the administration of Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Grenada finds itself at a political crossroads. The government has achieved a landmark victory by delivering paid pensions to public workers—an accomplishment that eluded the New National Party (NNP) during its long tenure. Yet, […]
America the Republic Under Fire: Will It Survive, or Is It Headed the Way of the USSR?
Benjamin Franklin’s warning—“A republic, if you can keep it”—echoes across centuries. Today, America faces a moment of reckoning. Political polarization, economic inequality, cultural fragmentation, and declining trust in institutions have led many to ask whether the United States can endure as a republic, or whether it is destined to collapse […]
