Category : Caribbean and World News

- 5 months ago

Government Notes Consumer Savings From LPG Subsidies

LPG cooking gas is a necessity for most Saint Lucian households. External factors like supply chain disruptions and instability in the international crude oil market can trigger increases in retail prices. However, high fuel prices have a disproporti...

- 5 months ago

Felix Responds To Pierre’s Invitation To Join The Cabinet

Choiseul-Saltibus MP Bradley Felix of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has responded to Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s invitation to join the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) administration. Pierre announced the invitation at Monday&#...

- 5 months ago

Police Recover Shotgun In Anse La Raye

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) conducted a joint police operation, which focused on various communities within Northern and Central Divisions, including Grass Street, Odsan, Bagatelle, Bisee Careille in Castri...

- 5 months ago

Pierre Says ‘Calixte Can Defend Himself’

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, describing Sir Calixte George as a grown man whom he has great respect for, told reporters on Monday that he would not be drawn into defending the former Minister. Sir Calixte is the center of controversy over remarks...

- 5 months ago

Saint Lucia Enacts New Public Debt Management Laws

The Debt and Investment Unit in the Department of Finance has announced the enactment of the new Public Debt Management Act 2023. The commencement of the Public Debt Management Act represents a significant step forward to ensure sound fiscal manageme...

- 5 months ago

Gros Islet Vendors Association Honored

The Gros Islet Vendors Association (GIVA) is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to community development at the prestigious Saint Lucia Tourism Awards, known as “The Gimies.” The award ceremony...

- 5 months ago

CARICOM Hails Possible ‘New Beginning’ For Haiti

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has welcomed the possibility of a fresh start for Haiti, which has created a transitional council to select new political leadership and organize elections. The formation of the Presidential Transitional Council was...

- 5 months ago

Caribbean Netball Association Hosts Golden Jubilee Gala

The Caribbean Netball Association (CNA) celebrated its golden jubilee on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, with a gala. The event, marking 50 years of fostering netball excellence throughout the Caribbean region, occurred at the Sandals Grande Ballroom in Sai...

- 5 months ago

Chastanet To Attend 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum

Saint Lucia’s opposition leader, Allen Chastanet, will attend the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum (GPF) in Washington, D.C., on April 15 and 16. As a result, the United Workers Party (UWP) leader wrote on Facebook that he would be out of state...

- 5 months ago

Over 100 Illegal Caribbean Migrants At Sea Repatriated

The United States Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated over 100 migrants to the Dominican Republic on Monday following three interdictions of unlawful, irregular migration attempts during the weekend. After the interdictions near Puerto Rico...

- 5 months ago

Corporate Citizen Donates To Law Enforcement

On Tuesday, April 9 2024, the Traffic Unit of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) in Castries received a generous donation of five (5) Lenovo tablets and cases from Fabian Florton, the proprietor of Top-Ranking Electricals. These tablets a...

- 5 months ago

Saint Lucia Government Reports Construction Jobs Surge

Saint Lucia just had the best job numbers for the construction industry in 14 years. From footpaths in small communities to multi-story buildings and expanding real estate development, the construction industry in Saint Lucia is strengthening. In 202...

- 5 months ago

UWP Condemns SLP Over Sir Calixte’s ‘House Slaves’ Remark

The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has accused the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) of vile racism and bigotry over ‘house slaves’ remark by former Government Minister, Sir Calixte George. George spoke during the MBC Televisio...

- 5 months ago

LUCELEC Launches New Energy Services Company

In keeping with its 2035 Strategic Business Plan, the St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) has launched ENERGYZE Holding Inc (ENERGYZE), a new subsidiary charged with the mandate to pursue diversification opportunities including new energ...

- 5 months ago

Sandals Corporate University, UWI Sign MOU

The Sandals Corporate University (SCU) continues to make significant strides through their multimillion-US dollar project with EON Reality following a recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between The University of the West Indies (Th...