Category : Caribbean and World News

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WASCO Launches Water Tank Promotion

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc (WASCO) has launched a water tank promotion to help its customers store and conserve water during the dry spell. The promotion began on Tuesday, will last until July 31, 2024, and offers storage tanks in sizes from...

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WATCH: ‘Hurricane Hunter’ Aircraft, Crew Visit Saint Lucia

The WC130J aircraft crewed by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” made its inaugural visit to Saint Lucia during its Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour on April 19, 2024. The initiative endeavored to sensitize vulnerable com...

- 7 hours ago

Saint Lucia Government Exposes Fake Online Promotions

The Saint Lucia government has issued an alert advising that it is not associated with fake online promotions, offering free online courses. The promotions claim to offer free part-time or full-time Government of Saint Lucia online courses starting i...

- 9 hours ago

Three Granted Bail On Illegal Gun, Ammunition Charges

The Southern Division of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force continued its operations, with the execution of search warrants and targeted foot and mobile patrols conducted across the division. These strategies continue to not only reduce the occurrenc...

- 11 hours ago

WASCO Systems Drying Up

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) has announced that the current dry spell with reduced rainfall and increased evaporation has significantly impacted its systems. “Most of our systems are beginning to dry up,” Chief Executive Of...

- 13 hours ago

Pierre Attending 23rd ALBA-TCP Summit In Venezuela

The Prime Minister, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, has been invited to attend the 23rd Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) in Caracas, Bolivarian Rep...

- 14 hours ago

Two Held After Police Seize Illegal Gun, Ammunition In Dennery

The Northern Division and the Special Services Unit (SSU) of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force conducted a joint operation, about 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Over the Bridge, Dennery. The operation included patrols and the execution of...

- 16 hours ago

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Gros Islet

A female pedestrian sustained injuries when a vehicle struck her in Gros Islet on Tuesday. The incident occurred on St. George Street. After learning of the collision, the Gros Islet Fire Station dispatched an emergency crew at about 5:12 pm. However...

- 18 hours ago

SLHTA President Anticipates ‘Really Good’ Tourism Year

Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association President Paul Collymore expects a bumper 2024 tourism year. “I think when we compare to last year, we are looking at a really good year ahead of us,” Collymore told reporters on Tuesday. He...

- 21 hours ago

Police Seek Help In Identifying Hospitalised Male

Your urgent assistance is required! This gentleman was found by emergency personnel along the Millennium Highway, on April 18, 2024. He was conveyed to the Owen King European Union (OKEU) Hospital for care, where he remains admitted. He is no...

- 22 hours ago

Producer Price Index For Manufacturing, Construction

The production of a Producer Price Index (PPI) for the manufacturing and construction sectors in Saint Lucia will soon be an added data set of the Central Statistical Office. PPI is an important economic indicator used to track inflationary pressures...

- 1 day ago

Banana Boxes Available To Local Farmers

After weeks of frustration and disruptions, local banana and plantain farmers have received a shipment of boxes to export their crops. A shortage severely impacted the farmers’ operations, but they are relieved to return to production.       Ag...

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Edward Calls Out Parents Amid Student Violence

Education Minister Shawn Edward has called on parents to admonish their children, declaring that teachers and educators on their own cannot be responsible for students fighting in the capital. “It starts at home,” the Minister told report...

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TUF Concerned Over Workplace Violence, Harassment

The President of Saint Lucia’s Trade Union Federation (TUF) has expressed concern over workplace violence and harassment, especially targeting women.  Julian Monrose spoke on the Federation’s behalf at Monday’s launch of activities...

- 1 day ago

Vieux Fort Teenager Reported Missing

Teenager Mervin Jn Charles, also known as Jah Par Pal, has been reported missing and the police are urging the public to come forward with any information about his whereabouts.  The 19-year-old resident of Vigier, Vieux Fort was last seen upstairs a...