Category : Caribbean and World News

- 5 hours ago

Florita Hits the Right Notes to Top Canaries Sports

The Canaries Infant and Primary Schools held its annual track and field meet Friday last at the Soufrière Stadium, with scores of talented young athletes on show. While Parquez was determined not to finish in last position, Joan Paul was set on recla...

- 6 hours ago

Choiseul, VFCSS Earn School Cricket Wins

Choiseul Secondary School (CSS) beat Soufrière Comprehensive Secondary School (SCSS) by 175 runs, while Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (VFCSS) bested Piaye/TVET by 159 runs in the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Schools’ Under-19...

- 7 hours ago

Stallions Win By a Length at Corinth Sports

The all-conquering Simmons Stallions came out on top at the Corinth Secondary School Track Championships at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Chassity McDonald earned six medals, including two individual gold medals at last week’s meet. Simmons...

- 8 hours ago

No New Quarry for Laborie, Says MP

Laborie/Augier parliamentary representative Alva Baptiste has confirmed that no new quarry will be established in the constituency, putting an end to concerns about the controversial proposal that faced strong opposition from residents. Baptiste prov...

- 9 hours ago

Saint Lucia to Host Return of Caribbean Boxing Championships

Over 120 boxers will descend upon Saint Lucia for the AMBC Caribbean Boxing Championships, set to take place from February 28 to March 2 this year. A 15-member team will represent Saint Lucia, comprising standout boxers from both Castries and Vieux...

- 10 hours ago

UK National Robbed Of Valuables At Rodney Bay

A United Kingdom national was the victim of a robbery at Rodney Bay on Wednesday, sustaining injuries and losing valuables, including a mobile telephone and his wallet. Police investigating the crime disclosed that the incident occurred at about 7:30...

- 1 day ago

Venue Changes for 46th Independence Celebrations

Organisers have announced venue changes for Saint Lucia’s 46th Independence Day celebrations due to infrastructure concerns at Mindoo Phillip Park following recent rainfall. The Independence Military Parade will now take place at the Daren Sammy Cric...

- 1 day ago

Youth Succumbs After Stabbing In Castries

A young male who sustained a stab wound succumbed after Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) personnel rushed him to the OKEU Hospital on Wednesday. Police have identified the deceased as Kyle Sylvester. Emergency personnel responded after receiving a cal...

- 1 day ago

Pitons Soar at Soufrière Infant Sports

Piton soared at the Soufrière Infant School Track Championships on Tuesday at the Soufrière Stadium. They overcame a pre-track deficit of 36 points to defeat Botanical Gardens, Sulphur Springs, and Caribbean Sea.  Coming into the meet, Sulphur Spring...

- 1 day ago

Man killed in Desruisseaux shooting

Police are investigating the death of 37-year-old Desruisseaux resident, Irvin Ferdinand, who was fatally shot on Tuesday night. According to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), officers from the Micoud Police Station responded to reports of...