Category : Caribbean and World News

- 2 months ago

Additional Medical Staff Deployed At St. Jude Hospital

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has taken decisive action to improve healthcare services at St. Jude’s Hospital, following an increased demand for medical attention in the Admissions and Emergency Room departments. In response,...

- 2 months ago

Police Request Public Assistance In Human Remains Probe

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has requested public assistance as they investigate Wednesday’s discovery of human remains at Piat, Gros Islet. An RSLPF release asked anyone with information to contact the nearest police station, the...

- 2 months ago

Ministry, NPA Aim To Address Education Sector Challenges

Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education recently held a meeting with the newly elected executive of the National Principals Association (NPA), to address key issues within the island’s education sector. The meeting brought together ministry officials and...

- 2 months ago

Roseau Valley To Battle Vieux Fort South In Tier 2 Eliminator

Either Roseau Valley or Vieux Fort South will face another season in the Saint Lucia Semi-Professional Football League Tier 2, following their October 20th eliminator fixture at the Dennery Playing Field.  Scheduled as the first match of a doublehead...

- 2 months ago

Schools’ Netball Tips Off Monday

The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, will get the 2024-2025 school sports programme underway on Monday, with the commencement of a two-tier netball tournament. In all, 15 schools will compete...

- 2 months ago

Saint Lucian Style Kwéyòl Celebration In Toronto This Sunday

Saint Lucians throughout the diaspora are joining in the celebrations of Kwéyòl Heritage Month and Toronto, Canada is no exception. On Sunday October 20 Toxic Sounds Crew, SakPaseToronto, and Music DR Promo are inviting all Saint Lucians as well as t...

- 2 months ago

La Magewit Festival Kept Alive By The Next Generation

Wednesday October 17 was observed here as “Fet La Magewit”. The lively celebration of the annual festival, also known as the Marguerite Flower Festival or Feast of St Marguerite Alacoque, was held this year in the southern town of Vieux Fort. The eve...

- 2 months ago

Prospere Bemoans Insufficient Youth Involvement In Agriculture

At this week’s pre-cabinet briefing, Minister of Agriculture Alfred Prospere expressed concerns about the shortage of farm workers on the island. According to the minister, local farmers report difficulties in securing enough labour to manage their d...

- 2 months ago

Oktoberfest En Kweyol Scores Again!

There is no doubt that Oktoberfest en Kweyol, has a large following here, as year after year, thousands turn out for the event, organised by Heineken Saint Lucia formerly Windward and Leeward Brewery Limited (WLBL). October 6 was no different. Oktobe...

- 2 months ago

Police Lay Charges After Recovering Illegal Guns, Ammunition

In keeping with the mandate of Commissioner Garde, Officers attached to the Drug Unit and the Special Services Unit of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) conducted an intelligence driven operation within the Central Divisions, on Wednesday, O...

- 2 months ago

Relief – Mother of Missing Man Overjoyed As Son Returns Home

A mother’s distress has turned into a wave of relief after her only son, Marvin Laurencin, reported missing earlier this week, returned home. Susana Thomas confirmed that 32-year-old Marvin returned at about 6:00 am on Friday after a three-day...

- 2 months ago

Mia George: A Saint Lucian Blazing Trails In Global Basketball

Saint Lucian Mia George is making significant strides in the world of sports. The former table tennis and basketball athlete turned sports business professional holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Sports Busines...

- 2 months ago

Human Remains, Spent Shells Recovered In Gros Islet

Saint Lucia police are investigating the discovery of human remains at Monier, Gros Islet. While processing the scene, investigators recovered multiple spent shells. Officers had proceeded to the area on Wednesday after learning that a Piat, Gros Isl...

- 2 months ago

Saint Lucia Red Cross Launches Conflict Resolution Initiative

The Saint Lucia Red Cross (SLRC) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to reduce crime by addressing the root causes of conflict within communities. During Saturday’s Community Service Open Day, the Red Cross unveiled the ‘Conflict Res...