Category : Caribbean and World News

- 8 months ago

Montoute Says Government Has No Crime Plan

Expressing deep dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s performance as National Security Minister, opposition spokesman Lenard ‘Spider’ Montoute has reiterated calls for his resignation, labeling his tenure as an R...

- 8 months ago

Saint Lucia, India Sign New Visa-Waiver Agreement

The Government of Saint Lucia, through the Ministry of External Affairs, has paved the way for holders of Diplomatic and Official passports to benefit from visa-free travel to India. This historic visa-waiver agreement between Saint Lucia and the Rep...

- 8 months ago

UNEX’24 Ends With Counter-Terrorism Exercise

An international counter-terrorism exercise was the culminating event of the Regional Security System (RSS) Unity Exercise 2024 (UNEX’ 24) in Saint Lucia. During the counter-terrorism exercise last week Thursday, ground troops acted upon intell...

- 8 months ago

Albert-Poyotte To Cease Police Administration Role

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte, who is back on the job this week after experiencing a heart attack in February, has disclosed plans for creating a ‘new’ National Security Ministry. The Babonneau MP indicated that due to...

- 8 months ago

Prospere Expresses Relief As Banana Boxes Arrive

Amid a shortage that has significantly impacted farmers, some banana box arrived in Saint Lucia on Tuesday morning. A shipment of 8,500 boxes came from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, marking a crucial step in addressing the ongoing shortage and pr...

- 8 months ago

Sandals Opens Its 18th Resort

In an intimate ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating Sandals Resorts’ entry into the largely undiscovered destination of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the only Caribbean born superbrand welcomed its first guests to a nature-forward experience bri...

- 8 months ago

LUCELEC Announces Key Leadership Appointments

Following an organizational redesign in support of the Company’s 2035 Strategic Business Plan, St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) has announced new appointments to its Executive Management Team (EMT). These new appointees are Chief Engi...

- 8 months ago

SLNA Issues Statement On Alleged SJH Incident

The St. Lucia Nurses Association (SLNA) has issued a statement regarding an alleged incident at St. Jude Hospital (SJH), involving the Nursing Director and a nursing staff. A viral social media post titled ‘What Is Going On At Our St. Jude Hosp...

- 8 months ago

Police Appeal For Information After Bruceville Homicide

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 about 6:10 a.m., Police Officers attached to the Criminal Investigation Department, Vieux Fort, responded to a homicide at Bruceville, Vieux Fort. One male victim was discovered with apparent gunshot wounds to his body. He...

- 8 months ago

Saint Lucia Awaiting Banana Box Imports To Alleviate Shortage

Saint Lucia’s Agriculture Ministry has bought 17,000 banana and plantain boxes from the Dominican Republic to alleviate a shortage that has negatively impacted local farmers. The shortage has contributed to wasted crops. The shipment of boxes w...

- 8 months ago

Virginia Albert-Poyotte Returns To Cabinet After Heart Attack

On Monday, Home Affairs Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte returned to Cabinet after a heart attack in February. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced the Minister’s return on Facebook. I am pleased to have Hon. Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyott...

- 8 months ago

Vieux Fort Police Probe Fatal Shooting

Police in Vieux Fort have commenced a homicide investigation after a man sustained apparent gunshot wounds. Residents identified the deceased as 39-year-old Antonio Theodore of Bruceville Vieux Fort. Emergency personnel from the Vieux Fort Fire Stati...

- 8 months ago

Government Notes Consumer Savings From LPG Subsidies

LPG cooking gas is a necessity for most Saint Lucian households. External factors like supply chain disruptions and instability in the international crude oil market can trigger increases in retail prices. However, high fuel prices have a disproporti...

- 8 months ago

Felix Responds To Pierre’s Invitation To Join The Cabinet

Choiseul-Saltibus MP Bradley Felix of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has responded to Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s invitation to join the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) administration. Pierre announced the invitation at Monday&#...