The Ringcomb Distraction: Let’s Get Back to Real Issues

Lately, social media has been buzzing with chatter about Bradley Felix’s ringcomb—and honestly, it’s gotten old. What started as casual banter has now become an unnecessary talking point, even making its way into Kiffo’s official campaign launch speech. That alone should make us pause and ask, is this really what our politics has come to?

Personal Expression Is Not a Political Crime

Since when did a man’s hairstyle become a matter of national debate? Whether it’s plaits, cornrows, locs, or a simple ringcomb, personal grooming is exactly that—personal. Men across the world wear their hair in various ways, and it doesn’t make them any less capable, intelligent, or committed to service.
During this year’s CSEC exams, some of the Caribbean’s top scholars wore their hair in its natural, unstyled state. Did that stop them from excelling? Absolutely not. Hair does not define excellence—discipline, focus, and vision do.

A Candidate’s Focus Should Be the People

That’s why it was disappointing to hear Kiffo highlight something as trivial as another man’s hair during his big night.
At a time when the people of Choiseul/Saltibus are craving serious leadership—talks about road repairs, water access, jobs, youth development, and community investment—turning the spotlight on someone’s hairstyle is nothing short of tone-deaf.
Voters are not amused. They want depth, solutions, and direction—not distractions.

Raising the Level of the Debate

We expect better. Our community deserves candidates who use their platforms to inform, inspire, and lead. There’s too much at stake in this election to waste time on superficial jabs.
If Kiffo wants to prove he’s serious about leadership, he must stick to the issues that truly matter to the people:

• Better roads and infrastructure
• Access to clean, reliable water
• Youth empowerment programs
• Support for small businesses and farmers
• Opportunities that help families thrive

Final Word

It’s time to move past the ringcomb distractions and focus on what really matters. Saint Lucians are too intelligent and too experienced to fall for cheap diversions. The people of Choiseul/Saltibus deserve a campaign built on vision—not vanity