Category : Caribbean and World News

UWP Condemns SLP Over Sir Calixte’s ‘House Slaves’ Remark

The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has accused the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) of vile racism and bigotry over ‘house slaves’ remark by former Government Minister, Sir Calixte George. George spoke during the MBC Televisio...

LUCELEC Launches New Energy Services Company

In keeping with its 2035 Strategic Business Plan, the St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) has launched ENERGYZE Holding Inc (ENERGYZE), a new subsidiary charged with the mandate to pursue diversification opportunities including new energ...

Sandals Corporate University, UWI Sign MOU

The Sandals Corporate University (SCU) continues to make significant strides through their multimillion-US dollar project with EON Reality following a recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between The University of the West Indies (Th...

Mary Francis Calls For Inquest Into Fatal Police Shooting

Human Rights advocate Mary Francis has called for an inquest into the death of New Village teenager Jay-Z Joseph, whom police shot in Vieux Fort on Tuesday. Francis acknowledged that officers must defend themselves if they come under attack. However,...

Bank Of Saint Lucia Reinforces Partnership With Saint Lucia Jazz

For almost three decades, Bank of Saint Lucia has reinforced its commitment to the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival spanning events such as Main Stage, Soufriere and Monchy Jazz. The length of this partnership solidifies the Bank’s continued supp...

Dry Season Impacts WASCO’s Southern Water Supply

The dry season has impacted the Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO), affecting its ability to abstract and distribute water. A WASCO release explained that the situation particularly impacts the South of Saint Lucia. According to the release, the...

Senior Cop Confident Police Shooting Of Teenager Was Lawful

Deputy Police Commissioner Ronald Phillip on Friday expressed confidence that the police acted lawfully in a shooting on Tuesday that led to the death of a teenager. Nineteen-year-old Jay-Z Joseph succumbed following the Vieux Fort incident. The Depu...

Caribbean Ramps Up Health & Safety Ahead Of Major Events

Caribbean countries have been ramping up health and safety measures as they prepare for significant events, including Carnivals and the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. According to an Organisation of Eastern Car...

United Workers Party Hosts Historic Gala Fundraiser

On Saturday, 6th April, 2024, in honor of its 60th Anniversary, the United Workers Party hosted a historic gala fundraiser under the theme “All that Glitters Is Gold”. It was attended by several Opposition leaders from the region, party members and s...

New National Events Added To Lucian Carnival 2024 Calendar

A Dennery Segment Show and National Junior Panorama Festival are among the new events launched for Lucian Carnival 2024. During the press launch of Lucian Carnival 2024 held on Thursday, April 4, at Sandals Grande, Chairperson of the Carnival Plannin...