Category : Caribbean and World News

Jawahir, Fedee React To Saint Lucia’s Global CIP Ranking

Government Senator Lisa Jawahir and Opposition Senator Dominic Fedee have responded to the news of Saint Lucia’s 3rd place ranking in the Henley & Partners 2024 Global Citizenship Program Index. Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, and Grenada...

Misinformation Among Factors Blamed For Vaccination Drop

The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has cited misinformation as one factor contributing to a drop in routine vaccination of children in the Americas. In addition to misinformation since the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jarbas Barbo...

UWP Reiterates Concern Over Saint Lucia’s Visa-Free Status

The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has reiterated concerns regarding Saint Lucia’s visa-free status after Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s recent meeting with the European Commission in Brussels. In a release Thursday from the des...

Saint Lucia Ranks 3rd In Global Citizenship Program Index

Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, and Grenada jointly occupied third place in the Henley & Partners 2024 Global Citizenship Program Index among some 100 countries. Malta nabbed the top spot, followed by Austria in the index, which evaluates vario...

Police Probe Castries Homicide

On Thursday, police commended a homicide investigation after the discovery of a man with apparent gunshot injuries at Faux A Chaud, Castries. Emergency personnel from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) headquarters in Castries learned of the inciden...

Students Attend Self-Awareness Training

Students within the Castries South-East Region benefited from the capacity-building component of the Positive Parenting Programme conducted by the Community Services Unit of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment. The capacity-buildin...

Saint Lucia Welcomes More Regional Connectivity

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA), along with Industry Partners SLASPA, celebrated Air Adelphi’s first flight to George FL Charles Airport (SLU) on April 15, 2024. This new service offers charter flights linking St. Vincent, Saint Lucia,...

PWA President Says Police Officers Sharing Bulletproof Vests

Police Welfare Association (PWA) President Camron Laure, highlighting the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) resource needs, disclosed that officers share bulletproof vests. “You have police officers today still sharing a bulletproof vest....

Debtors, Creditors To Soon Benefit From Insolvency Legislation

by Glen Simon The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) continues a proactive approach to legislative reform, building upon the recent enactment of the Security Interest in Movable Properties Act. The Insolvency Bill, having comple...

UN Official Highlights Need For Resilient, Sustainable Tourism

On Tuesday, the President of the United Nations General Assembly highlighted the urgent need to boost sustainable and resilient tourism practices to protect the environment while continuing to benefit local economies. Dennis Francis spoke at a high-l...

Montoute Says Government Has No Crime Plan

Expressing deep dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s performance as National Security Minister, opposition spokesman Lenard ‘Spider’ Montoute has reiterated calls for his resignation, labeling his tenure as an R...

Saint Lucia, India Sign New Visa-Waiver Agreement

The Government of Saint Lucia, through the Ministry of External Affairs, has paved the way for holders of Diplomatic and Official passports to benefit from visa-free travel to India. This historic visa-waiver agreement between Saint Lucia and the Rep...

UNEX’24 Ends With Counter-Terrorism Exercise

An international counter-terrorism exercise was the culminating event of the Regional Security System (RSS) Unity Exercise 2024 (UNEX’ 24) in Saint Lucia. During the counter-terrorism exercise last week Thursday, ground troops acted upon intell...

Albert-Poyotte To Cease Police Administration Role

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte, who is back on the job this week after experiencing a heart attack in February, has disclosed plans for creating a ‘new’ National Security Ministry. The Babonneau MP indicated that due to...

Prospere Expresses Relief As Banana Boxes Arrive

Amid a shortage that has significantly impacted farmers, some banana box arrived in Saint Lucia on Tuesday morning. A shipment of 8,500 boxes came from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, marking a crucial step in addressing the ongoing shortage and pr...