Category : Caribbean and World News

- 1 month ago

Three Officers Injured In Road Incident

On Wednesday, three male police officers were nursing injuries at the hospital after their vehicle veered off the road and down a precipice near Balembouche. According to reports, the officers were on their way to a military funeral in Vieux Fort. Th...

- 1 month ago

Julien Alfred ‘Made Us Proud’ At World Travel Market

Julien Alfred is again making global headlines following her presence at the recently concluded World Travel Market (WTM) earlier this month.  The 23-year-old, two-time Olympic medallist sprinter represented the island at the WTM in London, marking h...

- 1 month ago

UWP Demands Tough-On-Crime Approach From Government

Monday afternoon’s brazen shooting has angered the leaders of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP), who are calling for a tougher stance on crime from the government and law enforcement. Jaheim Papius of Babonneau was gunned down at Derek...

- 1 month ago

22 Road Fatalities For the Year: DIPT Issues Statement

Road safety took centre stage on Sunday, 17 November, observed as Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims. In a statement, Saint Lucia’s Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport (DIPT) highlighted the pressing need for caution and safety on...

- 1 month ago

Saint Lucia Sunk In Nations League

Saint Lucia’s hopes of participating in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup were dashed on Monday, when the senior men’s national team lost 4-1 to Curaçao at the Stadion Ergilio Hato in Willemstad, finishing second in their Concacaf Nations League (CNL) group...

- 1 month ago

New Dennery Bus System Experiences Successes, Challenges

The Dennery Minibus Drivers Association recently introduced a new system for Route 2C, which connects passengers traveling between Dennery and Castries. Effective November 11, 2024, the system features designated bus stops in both areas, aiming to pr...

- 1 month ago

Dominica Groups Criticise Pierre, Mitchell Over DLP Support

Two organisations, Civic Vibes and the Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC), have criticised Prime Ministers Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia and Dickon Mitchell of Grenada for their attendance and remarks at the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) Delegates Conf...

- 1 month ago

Pierre Salutes Male Role Models, Urges Men To Prioritise Health

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre paid tribute to male role models as Saint Lucia joined the global observance of International Men’s Day. “Cheers to all the men who contribute significantly to our society by being wholesome role mode...

- 1 month ago

Chinese Investor’s Saint Lucia Citizenship Revoked

The government of Saint Lucia has made the decision to revoke the citizenship of Junjie Su, formerly known as Haijin Su, following accusations of money laundering. Su, a Chinese businessman, was implicated in financial and legal controversies and wa...

- 1 month ago

Health Ministry Issues Flu Season Advisory

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has issued a public advisory regarding the onset of the flu season, which extends from October to March each year.  The advisory urged people to remain vigilant as an increase in flu-like and resp...

- 1 month ago

Police Seek To Allay Public Fears After Brazen Shooting

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), acknowledging that Monday’s brazen daylight shooting in Castries had left citizens in fear and panic, has sought to allay public disquiet over the incident. Dead as a result of the shooting near Derek...

- 1 month ago

Vieux Fort, Football Mourn Bellas

Long-time coach, football administrator, educator, and community activist Emmanuel Bellas passed away on Tuesday morning. St. Lucia Times reported in early October that the Vieux Fort native had been ill. He would have turned 62 in December. Presiden...

- 1 month ago

Felix Raises Concerns Over Water Tank Distribution

The government continues to respond after Hurricane Beryl by distributing water tanks to registered farmers. The authorities expect the distribution to improve the farmers’ ability to store water, especially as seasonal droughts worsen. Agricul...

- 1 month ago

Calypso Legends And More For Ashanti Celebration

November is music month in Saint Lucia, with November 22 recognized as St. Cecilia’s day or feast of musicians. As part of the observance this year, the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) will present “Mizik” a celebration of Saint Lucia’s musicia...

- 1 month ago

Heavy Rainfall Reduces WASCO Water Pressure

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) has disclosed that recent heavy rainfall has caused lower-than-normal water pressure for many areas across Saint Lucia. According to a company statement, reduced water production at its treatment plants dir...