Category : Caribbean and World News

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Bel Jou Win La Clery League Final

Bel Jou came from behind to defeat La Clery Youth in the final of the La Clery Football League, Hon Stephenson King Competition on Sunday at the La Clery Playing Field. The Youth were able to book their way to the finals through a hard-fought 4-3 win...

- 2 days ago

Ministry Of Finance Begins Mid-Year Budget Review

The Ministry of Finance has commenced the Mid-Year Budget Review for 2024/2025, a key process to assess the implementation and progress of initiatives outlined in the 2024/2025 national budget. Led by the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon....

- 2 days ago

West Indies Demolished By Sri Lanka In 2nd T20I

The West Indies were stunned by Sri Lanka during the second T20 International of their ongoing tour, losing by 73 runs on Tuesday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. With this victory, Sri Lanka leveled the three-match series at 1-1. After...

- 2 days ago

Renewed Concern Over Resignations At OKEU Hospital

The OKEU (Owen King European Union) Hospital crisis appears to be worsening. St. Lucia Times has confirmed that six consultants have resigned this year, sparking renewed concerns over the state of the healthcare facility. Opposition leader Allen Chas...

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BOSL Announces Display Errors In Account Balances

The Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL) has informed customers of a ‘technical issue’ temporarily affecting how Online and Mobile Banking applications display account balances. “In some instances, account balances have shown excess funds, wh...

- 2 days ago

Qiana Stars As West Indies Roar Into WT0WC Semis

On Tuesday at the Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, and Hayley Matthews led West Indies to a signature win in the final group stage match of the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup. The Maroon Warriors...

- 2 days ago

Lucian Carnival International Launch Hailed A Success

The international launch for Saint Lucia’s carnival was held in Miami this past weekend as part of the annual Miami Carnival celebration, during the Columbus Day weekend. Miami carnival is marking 40 years this year and is hailed as the biggest West...

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Jn Baptiste Emphasises Need For Healthcare Workers’ Safety

Saint Lucia’s Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs Minister, Moses Jn. Baptiste has underscored the responsibility of governments to ensure healthcare professionals’ safety, security, and mental well-being. According to a Ministry release...

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Saint Lucia’s Asa Francis Excelling In Cross Country

Saint Lucia’s Asa Francis finished fourth overall to lead the Coppin State men’s cross country team to a team title at the Coach Caslin Classic, hosted by Goucher College this past weekend.  On the women’s side, the Eagles took third of f...

- 2 days ago

Ciceron Resident Charged For Illegal Gun, Ammunition

On Sunday, October 13, 2024, about 8:00 a.m. Officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Department, responded to a report of Assault at Ciceron, Castries. A male suspect was confronted during the course of the investigations. A 9mm Ruger pistol...

- 2 days ago

Saint Lucia Adds Kweyol Flavour To World Food Day

October 16th is celebrated as World Food Day around the globe every year. This year, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) celebrated the occasion with an international food fair in Dennery. With the day falling within October, which is Mwa Ewitaj Kwéyòl...

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Saint Lucia Nations League Momentum Halted

The Saint Lucia men’s national team suffered its first loss of the 2024-25 Concacaf Nations League campaign on Monday night at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, losing 4-0 to Saint Martin, and complicating their path to possibly winning the group. The...

- 3 days ago

1st National Bank Employees Asked to Return to Work

Saint Lucia’s Labour Commissioner has penned a letter requiring 1st National Bank employees who participated in protests last week to return to work on Monday. Mr. Joseph Joseph addressed the October 11, 2024, letter to National Workers Union (...

- 3 days ago

Man Shot, Vehicles Impounded During Police Operation

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) conducted an operation within the Northern and Central Divisions. The operation involved police officers attached to the Special Operations Team. These ongoing operations are i...