Category : News

Castries Man Charged In Shayn Edwin Fatal Stabbing

On Monday, March 18, 2024, Officers attached to the Major Crimes Unit, arrested and subsequently charged twenty-two-year-old (22) Sharz Kerdym Alpha of Hospital Road, Castries for causing the death of Shayn Edwin. Shayn Edwin was fatally stabbed on M...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a new, clear lens. Ivan-balvan/iStock via Getty Images Plus by Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health...

Norwood’s premier development hosts FREE Easter Egg extravaganza

Colleen Cleary, AGAR Colleen@theagar.com WHAT: Spring is hopping into Factory 52, Norwood’s premier mixed-use development with a FREE Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza! Mark your calendars for March 30 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and join us for a day...

Total solar eclipses, while stunning, can damage your eyes if viewed without the right protection

Solar eclipses don’t come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your vision. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel by Geoffrey Bradford, West Virginia University On April 8, 2024, and for the second time in the past...

Why would Islamic State attack Russia and what does this mean for the terrorism threat globally?

EPA/VASILY PRUDNIKOV by Greg Barton, Deakin University It appears almost certain the brutal assault on a Russian crowd settling down to watch a rock concert in Moscow on Friday night was an Islamist terrorist attack. At least 133 people were left dea...

Democratic Lawmaker Uses Racial Slur During House Hearing: ‘I Misspoke’

Photo: trone.house.gov A Democratic lawmaker in Maryland says he “misspoke” when he used a racial slur during a House Budget Committee hearing. Maryland Rep. David Trone, who is running for Senate, uttered the slur while discussing tax...

Daxx Kartel and Momo19 Delight Fans with the Arrival of Their Baby Boy

Exciting news has emerged as singer Daxx Kartel and media personality Momo19 joyously welcome their first child, a baby boy. Setting the record straight, contrary to recent rumors suggesting the arrival of twins, the couple is basking in the bliss o...

MONOPOLY: Birmingham Edition Unveiled

birminghamal.gov On Friday, local officials and business leaders, along with Mr. Monopoly, proudly unveiled the official MONOPOLY: Birmingham Edition board at the iconic Vulcan Park & Museum overlooking the Birmingham skyline. This game is the...

University of Tennessee at Martin Grad Turns Internship into Position at Nike

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–When Shuan Harris graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in December 2023, he already had work experience under his belt through an internship with Nike from the previous summer, which led to him gai...

Haslam Receives National Award for Accessibility, Connectivity, Inclusivity

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.(TN Tribune) — Insight Into Diversity magazine announced the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business as the recipient of its 2024 Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in Business Award. The honor rec...

Bruno Fernando’s improvement is bright spot in up and down season

Atlanta Hawks center Bruno Fernando (24, left) is averaging a career high in points, rebounds and minutes per game this season. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice The Atlanta Hawks are now 31-39 on the season. They are firmly entrenched in...

73-Year-Old Sustains Gunshot Injury In Castries

Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) emergency personnel rushed a 73-year-old man to the OKEU Hospital after he sustained a gunshot injury Saturday. According to initial reports, a stray bullet hit the man in the leg near the Bocage bus stand. SLFS person...

City mourns passing of ‘Atlanta Voice’ President, Jim Washington

Friends, family and supporters are mourning the death of Atlanta Voice president James Washington who died on Wednesday, March 20 after a protracted illness.Outspoken and direct, Washington was revered by his peers for his willingness to tackle hard...

Harvard Financial Woes Mount as they Close the Wohlbach Library

The following article, Harvard Financial Woes Mount as they Close the Wohlbach Library, was first published on The Black Sphere. Harvard University is scaling back in the wake of its recent controversies. And according to the Harvard Crimson, the uni...

Chastanet Laments Treatment Of Opposition Leaders

Saint Lucia opposition leader Allen Chastanet has expressed concern over the treatment faced by his counterparts in the Caribbean. The United Workers Party (UWP) leader declared that his party was trying to play a role in government. The Micoud South...