Category : Caribbean and World News

- 2 months ago

Saint Lucia Registers Historically Low Quarterly Unemployment

The Central Statistical Office (CSO) has published the latest labour force data (LFD) for the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, April – June. The national quarterly unemployment rates for the first half of 2024 (January – June) have declined to record-low...

- 2 months ago

‘We Must Force That Government Out Of Office!’

The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has signalled its intention to step up efforts to demonstrate its displeasure with the Philip J. Pierre administration. UWP spokesman Lednard ‘Spider’ Montoute told an opposition town hall event o...

- 2 months ago

Anti-Bullying Efforts Continue At Carmen Rene Memorial School

A second ‘buddy bench’ has been installed on the premises of the Carmen Rene Memorial School. Loverly Sheridan, Founder and Director of Buddy Ambassadors, has over the years facilitated the donation of buddy benches to various schools in...

- 2 months ago

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 months 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 months 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 months 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...

- 2 months ago

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 months 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 months 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...

- 2 months ago

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...

- 2 months ago

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 months 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 months 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...

- 2 months ago

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...