Category : Caribbean and World News

- 9 months ago

Shots Fired In Vieux Fort – One Dead, Others Injured

One man is confirmed dead in a hail of bullets at West Hall Group, Vieux Fort, on Thursday, and at least two other individuals sustained injuries in the latest flare-up of gun violence. An eyewitness told St. Lucia Times that amid the gunfire, Saint...

- 9 months ago

BTC Celebrates 64 Years Of Transformative Service

February 20, 2024, marked a significant milestone for the Boys Training Centre (BTC) as it proudly celebrated 64 years of dedicated service to male wards in Saint Lucia. Serving as the sole juvenile male rehabilitation institution in the country, the...

- 9 months ago

Saint Lucia Expands Travel Options From France

Saint Lucia has exciting news for European and French travelers, with the introduction of an enhanced service from Air Caraïbes called NavigAir. This development follows the recent launch of Air Caraïbes flight TX510 from France to Fort-de-France,...

- 9 months ago

Americas States Attend Global Pandemic Accord Meeting

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) convened countries of the Americas for a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss progress in the negotiations for a possible future global pandemic accord. The objective of the two-day meeting last week...

- 9 months ago

Anse La Raye Fish Fry Is Back

After a hiatus that felt like an eternity, the Anse La Raye community is thrilled to announce the return of the Anse La Raye Fish Fry, set to take place on the scenic Front Street on Friday, February 23rd, 2024. This highly anticipated event is made...

- 9 months ago

Six People Rushed To Hospital After Goodlands Crash

The spate of accidents in Saint Lucia continued on Wednesday despite an from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) for road users to exercise caution. SLFS emergency responders rushed six people to the OKEU Hospital following a head-on collision betwee...

- 9 months ago

Police Officers Complete Fingerprint Course

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Foundation Fingerprint Course, held from January 29, 2024, to February 9, 2024. The programme, facilitated by Mr. Narace Ramnarine of the Law Enforceme...

- 9 months ago

Ali Says Independence Transcends ‘Mere Symbolism’

Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, Saint Lucia’s guest of honour as the Island celebrates its 45th independence anniversary, told a joint sitting of parliament Wednesday that independence was a journey beyond mere symbolism. “Indep...

- 9 months ago

Thirteen People Injured In Six Road Accidents

The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) transported thirteen people to the OKEU Hospital following six road accidents between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. SLFS Spokeswoman Stacy Joseph disclosed that the incidents occurred in the island’...

- 9 months ago

2 Teenagers Among Males Charged In Charles Victor Murder

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, the Vieux-Fort Police Station was alerted to a shooting at Westhall Group, Vieux-Fort. The incident resulted in the death of eighteen-year-old (18) Charles Isiah Luke Victor, from Mon Repos, Micoud. The Major Crimes Unit...

- 9 months ago

WATCH: Police Announce Immigration Office Relocation

The Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has announced the relocation of its Immigration Office. In a public notice on Wednesday, the RSLPF said the office would move from its current Lamar Building, Bridge Street location in Castries to the second f...

- 9 months ago

Fedee Stands His Ground Amid Criticism From Jean

Former Tourism Minister Dominic Fedee has defended his recent assertion that many perpetrators of crime are ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) supporters, amid criticism from Government Senator Allison Jean. Jean described Fedee’s statement...

- 9 months ago

Four Rushed To Hospital After Separate Road Accidents

Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) emergency personnel were busy overnight responding to a spate of road accidents and transporting four people to the hospital. The emergency personnel received a call for assistance at about 7:09 pm regarding a bus that...

- 9 months ago

WASCO Announces Temporary Water Supply Shutdown

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) wishes to confirm that the planned temporary shutdown of the northern water supply to conduct critical repairs is scheduled for Friday 1st March 2024 with an anticipated 48hours completion time frame. This...

- 9 months ago

Pierre Excited Over Guyana President’s Visit

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is excited over Wednesday’s visit to Saint Lucia by Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali. “We are excited to have him,” Pierre told reporters regarding the visit, during which Ali will address a j...