Category : Caribbean and World News

- 4 months ago

Sammy Calls For ‘Sea Of Blue’ Ahead Of Kings’ Home Opener

Saint Lucia Kings Head Coach Daren Sammy has called for a “sea of blue” at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Saturday. Sammy commented during an official welcome reception hosted for the Kings at the Landings Resort. Under the leadership...

- 4 months ago

8-Year-Old Stages Major Turtle Hatchlings Rescue

Amid a national concern over errant youth, a proud mother relates the heart-warming story of how her 8-year-old son organised a rescue of turtle hatchlings. The drama unfolded last month at Anse Galet Beach, where Shazri Pierrott enjoyed some fun and...

- 4 months ago

Male Injured After Cement Truck Crash

A twenty-nine-year-old male sustained injuries when a cement truck crashed into the George F.L. Charles airport fence on Friday. The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) said it received a distress call at about 1:20 am and found the victim walking toward...

- 4 months ago

Saint Lucia Steps Up Mosquito Control Amid Dengue Concerns

Amid concerns over dengue fever, forty cases of which Saint Lucia has recorded this year, the Ministry of Health’s Environmental Division has stepped up its mosquito control measures. Environmental Health Officer Glenda Etienne-Cepal disclosed that t...

- 4 months ago

Saint Lucia To Implement Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

Saint Lucia is to implement the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), in line with the global project developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF. ““Saint Lucia is working on implementing the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative at o...

- 4 months ago

Mas In Da Vue On Again!

With probably the most West Indian-styled Carnivals per capita in any given calendar year, Saint Lucia will see its final community carnival on Sunday. The event, Mas in Da Vue, will occur in Belle Vue, its sixth staging. Organisers originally planne...

- 4 months ago

Family Seeking Answers After Fatal Shooting Of Gregory Louison

The 54-year-old resident of Piat,  Gros Islet, Gregory Louison, was shot dead Wednesday night, prompting family members to question why. The Gros Islet Police Station received a distress call regarding the incident at approximately 9:50 PM. Upon arri...

- 4 months ago

Alfred Second To Richardson In Paris 100m Rematch

The two fastest women in the world and the winners of the last two global 100m titles met on Thursday at the Letzigrund Stadium, for Weltklasse Zürich 2024, a Diamond League meeting. When the dust had settled, 2023 World champion Sha’Carri Richardso...

- 4 months ago

Birthday Driver Among Two Injured In Road Collision

Traffic was heavily backed up on the John Compton Highway Thursday morning after a black Toyota Rush and a grey Suzuki Swift collided at approximately 9:40 a.m. The crash left both vehicles severely damaged. Both drivers involved shared their harrowi...

- 4 months ago

Police Say The Crime Hotline App Effective In Crime Fighting

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has praised the effectiveness of the Crime Hotline App, launched in November 2023. According to the RSLPF, the app, introduced to combat a troubling rise in gun violence, has proven to be a significant asset...

- 4 months ago

Man Shot Dead At Gros Islet

Gros Islet police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at Piat, Gros Islet, on Wednesday. Investigators have identified the deceased as 54-year-old Gregory Louison of Piat, whom a pathologist pronounced dead on the scene. The Gros Islet Poli...

- 4 months ago

Saint Lucia At State Of The Tourism Industry Conference

Saint Lucia is currently represented at the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2024, taking place at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa, Grand Cayman from September 2-6, 2024. This year’s theme, “Caribbean Touris...

- 4 months ago

Sparrow Among Icons Honoured At Caribbean Music Awards

Last week, three Caribbean Music icons were honoured at the Caribbean Music Awards in Brooklyn, New York. The three were The Mighty Sparrow (Calypso), Alison Hinds (Soca) and Marcia Griffiths (Reggae). Several awards also went in the competitive cate...

- 4 months ago

Saint Lucians Excel At CSEC Agricultural Science Exam

Saint Lucian students scored a 100% pass rate in Agricultural Science at the recent CSEC (CXC) exams after the subject faced some uncertainty earlier this year. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) had previously announced that Agricultural Scien...