Category : Caribbean and World News

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Saint Lucia Stay Unbeaten In U15 Cricket

Saint Lucia overcame an error-strewn first innings to pick up their second consecutive victory in the 2024 Winlott Inc Windward Islands Cricket Board Under-15 Championship, handing St Vincent & the Grenadines their first loss in the process. Sain...

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Saint Lucia To Address Oropouche Virus Concerns

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs in Saint Lucia is set to issue a formal statement regarding the emergence of Oropouche virus (OROV) in the region, following the confirmation of two cases in Barbados on December 6. In a press rel...

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Four People Injured In Motorcycle Collisions With Vehicles

Three men and a woman sustained multiple injuries in two separate motorcycle collisions with vehicles at the weekend. The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) responded to the first incident on Saturday at Rodney Bay and found a male and a female ‘conscio...

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Rutherford, Hope Guide Windies to Historic Win Against Bangladesh

The West Indies have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match CG United One Day International Series against Bangladesh, following a historic victory at Warner Park on Sunday. The thrilling win puts Daren Sammy’s team in the driver’s seat ahead of the rem...

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‘Open Deh!’ – Bandits Terrorise Castries Resident

Two hoodie-wearing bandits drove fear into the heart of a female Carellie, Castries, resident in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The woman, who requested anonymity and whom we will call Jane Doe for easy reference, recounted her terrifying experie...

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Police Probe Shooting of Vincentian National

Police responded after learning of a shooting incident at Water Works Road, Castries, at about 11:45 pm on Sunday. Details are still unclear. However, reports indicate that an unknown assailant shot a Vincentian national in the leg. It was the second...

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Orbtronics Announces Free Advanced Artificial Intelligence Course

Artificial intelligence continues to make its way into today’s society. Web development and software company, Orbtronics, is gearing up to host an Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Course for the youth. The company says the event will be a free,...

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CARILEC Urges Resilience After Devastating Hurricane Season

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended  on November 30, demonstrated the growing challenges of climate-related disasters in the Caribbean.  Over six months, the region experienced 18 named storms, including 11 hurricanes, five of...

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Saint Lucia Start U15 Cricket Chase

Saint Lucia got their pursuit of the 2024 Winlott Inc Windward Islands Cricket Board Under-15 Championship title underway in fine fashion, beating Grenada by five wickets on Sunday at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Saint Lucia captain and player-of-...

- 1 week ago

Police Probe Fatal Shooting In Castries

Police have launched an investigation into Saint Lucia’s latest homicide, which has left  residents in the area where the incident occurred concerned about their safety. At about 11:30 am, CID personnel responded to a report of a shooting  at t...

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From Millet And Fond St. Jacques To The Gospel World Stage

During a recent interview with St. Lucia Times, Gospel Singer Emrand Henry who is celebrating 20 years in the business this year, spoke of the challenges he faced doing Reggae and Soca Gospel music in the beginning. His first recording was a Reggae G...

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Show The World – An Enjoyable Rollercoaster Ride!

Someone asked me “how was the show?” and my response was slow in coming. The “show” being referenced was Ronald “Boo” Hinkson’s annual signature event “Show the World.” My hesitancy to respond had nothing to do with a shortage of superlatives.  It wa...

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OPM Says Saint Lucia Economy Thriving Under Pierre

Saint Lucia’s economy is experiencing a remarkable turnaround. The nation’s GDP is projected to grow by 4.3% in the 2024/25 financial year, making it the fourth consecutive year of growth above 3%, according to information provided by the Office of t...

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‘No Rush’ First In ARC 2024

On Friday, “No Rush” with its thirteen-member crew, became the first vessel to arrive in Saint Lucia, having crossed the finish line for the 2024 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). “No Rush” was among more than one hundred vessels to set sail from La...