- 3 hours ago
Health officials have reported a successful start to operations at the Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic, which opened on Monday. Despite initial concerns regarding a leaky roof in the waiting area – an issue that Minister of Health, Wellness, and Eld...
- 4 hours ago
Thirty-eight licensed boat owners and fishers from Soufriere, who were impacted by severe weather events this year, have received a $430,000 Recovery Support Package from the government. In February, dangerous storm surge damaged several fishing vess...
- 5 hours ago
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has described as “false and unfounded” claims that a toxic substance is being served in drinks, resulting in significant adverse health effects. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry state...
- 5 hours ago
The Bocage SDA Adventist Youth Society raised over $5,000 during its recent campaign to support church member Rica Pierre who is battling chronic kidney disease. The fundraising event, a fun walk hosted on December 15, saw over 60 participants gathe...
- 13 hours ago
Former Windward Islands first-class cricketer, Craig Emmanuel, now lead selector for the sub-regional team, is cautiously optimistic about the new regional T20 competition set to launch in 2025. The decision by Cricket West Indies (CWI) to launch a n...
- 14 hours ago
Four hundred families across Saint Lucia will benefit from Sandals Foundation’s vouchers this Christmas season. At a short ceremony at Sandals Halcyon on Wednesday, representatives from various communities and groups received the vouchers on behalf o...
- 16 hours ago
West Indies were demolished by 80 runs in the third T20 International at the Arnos Vale Ground on Thursday night, giving Bangladesh their first sweep in a T20I series in nearly two years. Bangladesh won the toss for the first time in the three-match...
- 17 hours ago
Prolific Saint Lucian singer/songwriter Werner Semi Francis has released a 15-track collection of reggae cover versions of well-known Christmas songs. Born in Ciceron, Semi grew up on music, in particular 45s and LPs spinning on the record players at...
- 1 day ago
A SocaRama for students with special needs was recently hosted by the Sacred Sports Foundation. This initiative, the latest edition of a small-sided pan-disability football event, was a collaboration between the Ministry of Education’s Special Educa...
- 1 day ago
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has acknowledged that tackling crime remains a significant challenge but assured that measures will be introduced in the coming year to address the issue. Speaking at his end-of-year press conference on Wednesday, Pier...
- 1 day ago
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has outlined plans for the expansion of the island’s ports, noting that the country’s rapid economic growth has put significant pressure on the infrastructure. During his end-of-year press conference on Wednesday, Pier...
- 1 day ago
Plans for a housing development in Rock Hall, Castries will proceed although the contract with privately-owned construction company Bemax LLC has been suspended, according to Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre. However, he did not provide details on ho...
- 1 day ago
Plans for a new housing complex in Rock Hall, Castries, are on hold for now, Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre has disclosed. The contract with Bemax LLC, which was tasked with finalising the design, financing, and construction of 66 apartments, 14 co...
- 1 day ago
Acting Deputy Director of Corrections at the Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF), Chris Felix has raised concerns about overcrowding at the island’s maximum security prison and delays in the justice system. In his report presented to the High Court...
- 1 day ago
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has bolstered its ranks, following the graduation of 78 recruits from the Police Training Academy on Tuesday. The new officers were urged to carry out their duties with integrity, avoiding the abuse of power...
