Category : Caribbean and World News

- 4 weeks ago

SAACS, Partner Agencies Discuss Youth Substance Abuse Study

The Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat (SAACS) recently convened a crucial discussion with representatives from partner agencies to review the findings of a three-month study on youth substance use in Saint Lucia.  The study, which focused...

- 4 weeks ago

Saint Lucia, India Discuss Boosting Ties In Multiple Areas

Saint Lucia and India have discussed boosting ties in several areas, including tourism, technology, healthcare, pharma, and sports. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, held bilateral talks on the margins o...

- 4 weeks ago

John Antoine- From Aerobics To Music

John Antoine has travelled the world, has been at the top of his game as a fitness instructor, won several international Aerobics Championships and readily admits he has hit rock bottom too. A humbling experience he says. After overcoming many obstac...

- 4 weeks ago

Review: Buried Secrets, Family Drama Ignite In Family Ties

The Saturday, 16 November showing of Family Ties by Open Waters Theatre closed to resounding applause at a nearly packed National Cultural Centre. Written and directed by 35-year-old Tito Adams, the play wove a gripping tale around the Harris family—...

- 1 month ago

Two Vessels Make Inaugural Port Calls To Soufriere

The town of Soufriere marked a momentous occasion as it welcomed the first cruise ships to its newly developed ports. The arrival of the vessels Ilma and Villa Vie Odyssey on Saturday signaled a significant milestone for the community.  As is traditi...

- 1 month ago

Saint Lucia Prioritises Safety Along Two Major Road Projects

Saint Lucia is taking bold steps to improve road safety as part of its Millennium Highway and West Coast Road upgrades. Officials say the initiative, funded by the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnerships Fund and the Caribbean Developmen...

- 1 month ago

Entrepreneur Advocates Security Technology Amid Crime Surge

As Saint Lucia prepares for the upcoming holiday season, there is an increased need for ways to safeguard homes, businesses, and loved ones, particularly with the ongoing crime situation affecting the nation. Local tech entrepreneur Kerwin Etienne,...

- 1 month ago

Five Men Arrested, Guns & Ammunition Seized In Babonneau

At the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s (RSLPF) last press conference, Deputy Commander of the Special Services Unit, Inspector Small, announced that the Special Services Unit would intensify patrols and its presence. This announcement was followed b...

- 1 month ago

Man Rushed To Hospital After Babonneau Shooting

On Thursday, Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) emergency personnel rushed a man to the hospital after responding to a shooting report. The incident occurred at about 12:30 am in Garrand, Babonneau. At the scene, the responders found the man conscious a...

- 1 month ago

Sports Officials Emphasise Importance Of Discipline In Football

Saint Lucian football has often been noted for its abundance of talent, but commentators have also highlighted that aside from skill, players exhibiting discipline on and off the field is also important.  While the island does not lack footballing po...

- 1 month ago

Northern Police Strengthening Community Ties

On Friday, November 15, 2024, officers from the Northern Policing Division gathered in Richfond to conduct what they described as ‘a community-focused police operation’. The Northern Division encompasses the Gros Islet, Babonneau, Richfon...

- 1 month ago

$98.6M Awarded Botham Jean’s Family In Civil Case

Botham Jean’s family has received an award of nearly $100 million in the civil trial against former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger. Jurors found that Guyger acted with malice or was reckless in fatally shooting Botham Jean in 2018. She open...

- 1 month ago

New Measures Aim To Enhance Saint Lucia School Security

The operation to increase school security in Saint Lucia remains a timely and essential undertaking. During a pre-cabinet briefing last week, Education Minister Shawn Edward revealed that a former inspector had been recruited to strengthen the Minist...

- 1 month ago

Guy Joseph: ‘No Devil in Hell’ Will Save SLP At The Polls

The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) is prepared to regain the Micoud North constituency and the government and has indicated that the intervention of dark forces will not matter. In this regard, 1st Deputy Leader Guy Joseph, during a town hall...