By Toter

by Toter - 1 month ago

VAT Cuts: How Long Until Price Drops Appear on Retail Shelves?

Consumers looking for bargains following the Saint Lucian government's VAT elimination on 70 food staples from August 2 may encounter varied outcomes: minimal price decreases for some items, negligible shifts, or even prices that remain unchanged. For instance, cucumbers priced at $3.46 per kilogram...

by Toter - 1 month ago

Windwards Collapses: A Disheartening Loss in CWI U17 Cricket Tournament

The Windward Islands suffered a significant defeat in the West Indies Rising Stars Men’s Under-17 Two-Day Championship, losing by 244 runs to the Leeward Islands at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad & Tobago on Sunday. The standout performer for Windwards was fast bowler Cody F...

by Toter - 1 month ago

Laurencin Shatters Records to Capture NACAC Bronze Medal

Saint Lucia commemorated a significant achievement during the fifth iteration of the North and Central American and Caribbean Athletics Championships, with Aasia Laurencin earning the country’s inaugural international hurdles medal. Competing at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex in Freeport on Friday...

by Toter - 1 month ago

How Sue Bird Made History as the First Woman with a WNBA Arena Statue

Three seasons prior to Caitlin Clark's arrival, Sue Bird announced her retirement. While Bird wasn't known for her deep three-point shots, she enjoyed an illustrious 20-year tenure as the premier pure point guard in women's basketball, serving as an influential leader, trailblazer, and ambassador fo...

by Toter - 1 month ago

Conquering Saint Lucia's Hills: Are Electric Vehicles Up to the Challenge?

Can electric vehicles navigate Saint Lucia’s rugged terrain? This question has captivated both auto enthusiasts and prospective buyers. Key concerns include steep inclines that demand additional power, resulting in faster battery depletion, and frequent ascents impacting an EV’s range—highlighting t...

by Toter - 1 month ago

Denzel Washington Dismisses Oscars: Divine Recognition Matters More

Denzel Washington is openly discussing his perspective on the Oscars. In a recent chat on “Jake’s Takes,” the actor, who enjoys nine nominations and two victories, emphasized that accolades have never influenced his career decisions. “I don’t do it for Oscars. I don’t care about that kind of stuff,”...

by Toter - 1 month ago

Border Agents Crash Gavin Newsom's Redistricting Rally

Border agents were present outside a rally in Los Angeles where California Governor Gavin Newsom announced measures against Trump-supported redistricting efforts in Texas. As reported by Newsweek, agents appeared near the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Little Tokyo on August 14,...