Category : Caribbean and World News

- 7 months ago

Pandemic Treaty Deal Enters Final Round Of Negotiations

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), appealed Monday to the international community, emphasizing the opportunity for global solidarity in the fight against pandemics by signing the so-called Pan...

- 7 months ago

SLNT Concerned Over Removal Of Historical Artifacts

The Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT) has expressed ‘extreme concern’ regarding recent reports of damage, destruction, and removal of historical artifacts and built heritage at various historic sites island-wide. A Trust statement disclos...

- 7 months ago

Saint Lucia, France Strengthen Security Cooperation

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, welcomed Mr. Gérald Darmanin, Minister for the Interior and Overseas Territories of the Republic of France, and his delegation which included President Serge Letchimy and the Prefect of Martinique, Mr. Jean Chris...

- 7 months ago

Saint Lucia Fire Service Announces Network Interruption

The Saint Lucia Fire Service regrets to inform the public, of an interruption in the network on Monday 18 March from 9:00 p.m. As a result, all services, including phones and servers will be down. Please be informed that the emergency line, 911, will...

- 7 months ago

‘Good Samaritan’ Reports Receiving Death Threats

A man who recalled acting as a Good Samaritan by helping to arrest of a man suspected of snatching a chain from a male cruise ship visitor last week,  disclosed that he has received death threats. The man, who requested anonymity for obvious reasons,...

- 7 months ago

Man Charged After Recovery Of Stolen Firearm, Ammunition

On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Castries commenced investigations into a report of Stealing from Motor Vehicle, which occurred at Vigie, in Castries. Collaborative efforts of various departments resulted in...

- 7 months ago

Police Officers Attend High Value Target Workshop

On Monday, March 11, 2024, The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) participated in a comprehensive (High Value Target workshop) aimed at enhancing the skills of our officers in identifying priority targets using advanced methodologies. This inte...

- 7 months ago

Saint Lucia To Erect Shrine In Memory Of Cathedral Attack

Saint Lucia is to erect a shrine in memory of the deadly New Year’s Eve attack on worshippers in the Cathedral in Castries in the year 2000. The initiative is part of the Island’s venture into religious tourism. In what one eyewitness des...

- 7 months ago

Community Tourism Agency Signs Funding Agreement

by Virgil Leonty A handful of local tourism projects will benefit from a financial agreement between the CARICOM Development Fund and Saint Lucia’s Community Tourism Agency. The agreement will allow for the development of four tourism projects namely...

- 7 months ago

CTO To Spotlight The Caribbean At Routes Americas 2024

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is poised to positively impact the Routes Americas in Bogotá, Colombia. This premier air service development forum uniting the Americas brings together senior decision-makers from the region’s leading airlines...

- 7 months ago

Caribbean Tourism Experiences Strong 2023 Growth

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (March 15, 2024) – Continuing its positive recovery trend, Caribbean tourism grew in 2023 with an estimated 14.3% increase in international stay-over arrivals to the region, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has reported....

- 7 months ago

United Nations Airbridge To Facilitate Relief Aid To Haiti

Out-of-control gang violence has created a humanitarian crisis in Haiti that the UN aims to help alleviate with the creation of an airbridge with the neighbouring Dominican Republic. The UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) said on Wednesday that th...

- 7 months ago

CDB Funding Saint Lucia Water Supply Improvement Project

The population served by Saint Lucia’s Water and Sewerage Company Inc (WASCO) is to benefit from a USD749,619 Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) investment aimed at improving the reliability, resilience, and sustainability of the country’s water supply...

- 7 months ago

Relay Event To Strengthen Public, Police Relations

The Special Services Unit in collaboration with the Community Relations Branch of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is proud to announce the upcoming “Beat de Olympian” 2024 relay event, scheduled to take place on March 24, 2024, a...