Category : News

Cecelia Williams Bryant, AME Church minister and mother of the Rev. Jamal Bryant, dies at 77

(RNS) — The Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, an African Methodist Episcopal Church bishop’s wife known for mentoring up-and-coming clergy and fostering prayer, died on Thursday (Sept. 26), her family announced. Bryant, 77, was the episcopal supervis...

‘Exceptional’ – Police Lauded For Julien Alfred Homecoming Role

Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) officers were constantly present during the four-day homecoming celebrations held in honour of famed sprinter Julien Alfred from September 24 to September 27. Throughout the week of activities, bystanders commen...

Escaping Custody – Arrest Warrant Issued For Bexon Man

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a Bexon, Castries, man for escaping lawful custody. An ‘urgent notice’ on the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) Facebook page on Tuesday announced the warrant of arrest in the first instance...

“I Apologise” – Casimir Backtracks On Controversial Statement

Minister for Youth Development and Sports, Kenson Casimir, is retracting a statement he made while introducing Julien Alfred at the mural unveiling in her honour on September 26 at Ciceron Primary School. Casimir’s use of the Kweyol phrase R...

Dr. William “Bill” Lucy dies at age 90

Dr. William Lucy died at the age of 90 on Sept. 25, 2024. Born in Memphis, TN, on Nov. 26, 1933, Lucy was considered one of the most influential people in the labor movement. Lucy was an American trade union leader who spent his life fighting for...

Eskenazi Health Foundation awarded $500K for eastside health center

Bank of America awarded the Eskenazi Health Foundation a $500,000 grant to support their new 95,000 square-foot community-focused health center on the east side.& & The center opened its doors at 6002 E. 38th St. in April, and the grant...

King Lauds SLP Administration’s Morals, Values

Former Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Stephenson King, has publicly praised the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) for its strong morals, values, and compassionate approach to governance. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the SLP̵...

Pacers rev up to begin training camp

Despite making the Eastern Conference Finals last season and falling to the eventual NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, new beginnings are on the horizon for the Indiana Pacers as they gear up for training camp. Pacers forward Myles Turner may ha...

Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary “The Power of Sisterhood” During 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit

In celebration of 30 years as the pioneer and the leading, black-led national organization dedicated to the black breast cancer crisis movement, Sisters Network® Inc., will host the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit. The event on October 4-6,...

Books on farms, food and farming history by various authors

c.2024, various publishers $27.00 – $30.00 various page counts Last spring, all you saw was rows and rows of dirt, with a promise of more to come. Then there were soft rows of green, followed by real plants, then crops of bales o...

JacQuene Rainey Appointed President of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson

JacQuene Rainey has been named president of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson. Her presidency officially began on October 1. Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) is a community college system with several campuses across t...

Indianapolis Foundation prioritizes racial equity in five-year plan

The Indianapolis Foundation (IF) announced Monday they will reinforce their commitment to racial equity in Indy with the implementation of the Equity Imperative 2030 strategic plan. IF is a community foundation established in 1916 with the goal...

Bullying stops here: Expert advice for parents and educators

As Anti-Bullying Month kicks off, experts are calling on parents and educators to take a proactive role in preventing bullying before it starts. From fostering empathy to creating safe spaces for open dialogue, autism specialist Dr. Breanne Hartley...

Saint Lucia Third In OECS Netball

Hosts Saint Lucia finished third in the fourth Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) International Netball Series. Two thousand twenty-two winners Saint Vincent & the Grenadines took home the Gloria...

‘Catch ah vibe’ at Scotchy Jamaican Grill at Fishers Test Kitchen

Scotchy Jamaican Grill, created by Marlon Llewellyn, has officially joined the Fishers Test Kitchen as its fourth pod, offering dishes like 24-hour marinated jerk pork and salted cod fish fritters to guests every Friday and Saturday starting Oct. 11...