Category : Caribbean and World News

Sandals Implements Birthday, Paternity Leave

In an unprecedented move, aimed at further prioritizing employee well-being, Sandals Resorts International announced enhancements to its ‘Time Away from Work Policy’. Setting a new standard in the hospitality industry, team members across the company...

Pierre To Attend Funeral Of Cardinal Felix In Dominica

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J Pierre will travel to Dominica on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, to attend the funeral service of His Eminence Kelvin Edward Cardinal Felix, Archbishop Emeritus of Castries. The funeral service will be held on June 19, 2024. T...

Fire Breaks Out In Castries Apartment Building

Emergency personnel from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) headquarters in Castries and the Babonneau fire station rushed to the scene of an apartment building fire at Entrepot, Castries on Tuesday. The firefighters, who received a distress call at...

King Welcomes Prepaid Electricity Pilot Project

Senior Minister Stephenson King has embraced the forthcoming prepaid electricity pilot project for Saint Lucia, affirming its potential to foster responsible consumer spending. “I think it is good. It helps persons to be consumption savvy if yo...

WATCH: Police Report Arrests In Recent Gun Crime Probes

Saint Lucia police have reported several arrests and the laying of charges in investigations into recent gun crimes, including the June 8 double homicide in Marchand, Castries. Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) Press Officer Ann Joseph detailed...

Norbert Supports Body Cameras For Saint Lucia Police

Home Affairs Minister Jeremiah Norbert supports Saint Lucia police wearing body cameras, asserting that the devices would remind officers that they are under constant scrutiny. He spoke on the margins of a House of Assembly meeting on Tuesday. Norber...

Perfect West Indies Rewrite The Record Books

by Terry Finisterre One night after Sri Lanka amassed the biggest T20 International total ever at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, the West Indies surpassed that record. The final fixture of the group stages at the ICC Men&...

‘Significant’ Amendment Coming To Saint Lucia Pensions Act

Saint Lucia’s Pensions Act is due for amendment when the House of Assembly meets on Tuesday. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, who is responsible for finance, disclosed that the amendment will ensure that no civil servant gets less than $725 mon...

Saint Lucia To Benefit From ‘Caribbean In White’ Fundraiser

by Kiera St. Rose In a celebration of philanthropy and solidarity, Robinson Smiles and Hope Foundation held its 9th annual ‘Caribbean in White’ party on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, in Baltimore, USA. According to the organization, the even...

UN Chief Urges Action To Reverse Damage To The Earth

As nearly 40 per cent of land across the planet is degraded with more acres lost every second, governments, businesses and communities must galvanize action to reverse the damage and protect Earth, the UN chief said in a strong message for the World...

House of Assembly Meets On Tuesday

A Sitting of the House of Assembly is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 with Papers to be laid by the Honourable Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Economic Development, Youth Economy, Justice and National Security, the Honourable Deputy P...

Pierre Praises Saint Lucia’s Anti-Crime Alliances

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has praised Saint Lucia’s strategic alliances with others including the Americans, British and French in the fight against gun and drug trafficking. “If we continue to work together, the scourge of drugs an...

Saint Lucia To Launch Prepaid Electricity Pilot In August

Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment Minister Joachim Henry has announced that the St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) will launch a prepaid electricity pilot project in August. “Persons will be able to receive electricity in a...

WATCH: Chamber Of Commerce Backs New Insolvency Bill

The Chamber of Commerce has embraced the Insolvency Bill, expected to pass through its final stages in the House of Assembly later this year. The legislation outlines numerous benefits for both the business community and individuals in managing and s...

LPG 100 Pound Cost Decreases, Other Fuel Prices Unchanged

The Government of Saint Lucia continues to subsidize the cost of the LPG 20-pound gas cylinders by $16.36 per cylinder and the LPG 22-pound gas cylinders by $17.99 per cylinder. Meanwhile, in keeping with changes in international oil prices and the g...