Category : Caribbean and World News

- 3 weeks ago

Three Saint Lucians Back In West Indies Squad

Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, and Nerissa Crafton have all been in the West Indies squad for the Senior Women’s tour of India in December, which the management team expects to provide a great deal of exposure for the regional lasses. All three Sa...

- 3 weeks ago

UWP Stages ‘Orange Protest’ Over Healthcare

On Wednesday, members of the United Workers Party (UWP) staged what they call a peaceful demonstration outside the Owen King EU (OKEU) Hospital in a continuing bid to highlight concerns over the state of healthcare and government accountability.  Dep...

- 3 weeks ago

Singer Nicole ‘Niki’ David Appeals For Help

I stumbled upon a 2010 video appealing for assistance for the victims of hurricane Tomas in October that year. Appearing in the video and singing, “Saint Lucia dry your tears, wipe your eyes, it’s time to come together,” was Nicole David and other ar...

- 3 weeks ago

‘Caca Bef’ Could Soon Be Fenced Off From The Public

The traditional home of motorsports in Saint Lucia may soon be unavailable to enthusiasts on the island. The Vieux Fort Base, more commonly known as the “Caca bef,” has been earmarked for fencing by the fuel company Rubis, with an additio...

- 3 weeks ago

“Election Influence Through CIP?”- UWP Sounds Warning

Leaders of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) have expressed renewed concern  about the government’s management of the Citizenship By Investment Programme (CIP).  According to UWP 1st Deputy Leader, Guy Joseph, citizenship packages can be leve...

- 3 weeks ago

Saint Lucia Mourns The Loss of Tourism Visionary Nick Troubetzkoy

The tourism industry in Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean is mourning the loss of Nick Troubetzkoy, the celebrated owner and designer of the iconic Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain Resorts. Troubetzkoy, often described as a “Giant” in the hospital...

- 3 weeks ago

‘This Victory Is Ours To Protect’

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, fresh from a one hundred percent vote of confidence as the political leader of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), has urged the party faithful to defend his administration’s work. SLP delegates cast 261 votes i...

- 3 weeks ago

Controversy Greets News Of Kartel Appearing At Trini Carnival

On Monday, a video on Trinidad’s 99.1 FM Facebook page showed Vybz Kartel signing a document in the presence of two other individuals. After the signing, Kartel holds up the document saying, “Trinidad 2025.” The Social Media post wa...

- 3 weeks ago

Youngsters Perform In U15 Cricket Trials

Jean Claude Emmanuel and Jeanille Williams starred for their respective teams, whilst Kyle Stephen, Darjhan Sammy, and Evan Gilbert all put their hands up as the national team continued its preparation for the Windward Islands WINLOTT Under-15 Champi...

- 3 weeks ago

Minister Urges Action To End Violence Against Women, Girls

Whether it be domestic, sexual, verbal or psychological, the topic of violence against women needs to be addressed. Minister with responsibility for Gender Affairs in Saint Lucia, Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte, has issued a clarion call for unity and a...

- 3 weeks ago

Saint Lucia Cadet Corps Support Group Launched

The Saint Lucia Cadet Corps (SLCC) is marking 95 years of existence, having recorded several milestones.  On Sunday, the organisation saw another first, with the launch of the Association of the Saint Lucia Cadet Corps Alumni (ASLCCA). The launch saw...

- 3 weeks ago

Saint Lucia Hosts National Day Table Tennis Tournaments

Four champions were crowned at the weekend as the Saint Lucia National Table Tennis Association (SLNTTA) commenced its National Day Tournaments on Saturday at the Castries Table Tennis Centre in Vide Boutielle. In the Girls Under-11 event, Emma-Lee W...

- 3 weeks ago

Bakers Raise Concerns Despite Supporting The Minimum Wage

“Before you even bite a piece of that bread, half of it has already been paid for,” Minister for Commerce Emma Hippolyte told reporters last week with an obvious chuckle. Hippolyte was at the time responding to a reporter’s question on correspondence...