Category : Caribbean and World News

- 7 hours ago

Vieux Fort Wellness Centre Reopening with Expanded Services

The Vieux Fort Wellness Centre will reopen next Monday, January 20, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has announced. In a statement issued on Friday evening, the ministry said the reopening of the facility marks the full resumptio...

- 9 hours ago

Local Baking Industry Struggles to Attract Next Generation

The baking industry in Saint Lucia is facing significant challenges in recruitment, retention, and skills development, with many stakeholders expressing concern about the sector’s future.  Despite notable innovations and opportunities, attracting you...

- 10 hours ago

VFCSS Aim To Enhance Southern Basketball

A south-west derby kicked off Thursday’s doubleheader in the Under-19 Boys Schools Basketball Tournament, with Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (VFCSS) securing a 27-17 victory over Micoud Secondary School (MSS) at the Beausejour Gymnasium....

- 12 hours ago

Star-Studded Lineup Unveiled for 2025 Saint Lucia Jazz Festival

John Legend and the legendary soul group Earth Wind & Fire will bring the curtains down on the 2025 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival. The festival’s lineup was unveiled during a launch event at Rodney Bay’s pavilion on Thursday evening....

- 17 hours ago

OKEU Hospital Rolls Out Measures as Overcrowding Persists

Overcrowding concerns within the Accident and Emergency Department (AED) continue at the Owen King European Union (OKEU) Hospital, says Head of the AED Dr Bernadette Joseph-Labadie. The situation has now forced the implementation of new measures, inc...

- 21 hours ago

Johnson Charles Picked Again for PSL

West Indies top-order batsman Johnson Charles has returned to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for 2025, rejoining Multan Sultans as their first supplementary pick. The three-time finalists also added spinner Gudakesh Motie and wicketkeeper-batsman Sh...

- 1 day ago

Driver Hospitalised After Car Hits Utility Pole in Bexon

One man was hospitalised after a car collided with a utility pole in Bexon on Wednesday evening. When the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) responded to the incident, they found the driver trapped inside the vehicle. He had to be extricated. According...

- 1 day ago

Police Report Decline in Tourist Muggings in Castries

The number of reported tourist muggings in Castries has significantly decreased since the start of the cruise season, thanks to increased police presence and strategic efforts, according to Inspector Yone Camchon from the Castries City Police Constab...

- 1 day ago

Top Drivers Face Off in Intense Drift and Grip Festival

Motorsports enthusiasts gathered at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground over the weekend for the qualifying round of the Drift and Grip Festival, where some of the island’s best drivers showcased their skills in a series of precision-based activitie...

- 2 days ago

SLASPA Says Increased Car Park Rates to Facilitate Upgrades

The Saint Lucia Air and Seaport Authority (SLASPA) has announced an increase in car park rates at Hewanorra International Airport, citing the need to fund much-needed upgrades. The new rates, which will take effect on January 27, are as follows: $5 p...

- 2 days ago

Hilaire: Government Prepared to Defend Against DSH Claims

The Government of Saint Lucia is waiting on Desert Star Holdings (DSH) to make its next move in a dispute over the halted Pearl of the Caribbean development in Vieux Fort South. Under the project, Hong Kong-based development company, DSH, was slated...

- 2 days ago

Soufrière Dominate Schools Basketball Opener

Soufrière Comprehensive Secondary School (SCSS) earned a clinical win over Castries Comprehensive Secondary School (CCSS) on Tuesday at the Beausejour Gymnasium, as the 2024-25 Under-19 Schools Basketball Tournament got underway. Two-time losing fina...