Category : Caribbean and World News

- 2 weeks ago

Concerns Over Harmful AI Impact On Saint Lucia Consumers

Consumer groups are closely monitoring issues of manipulation, bias, discrimination, privacy and data protection revealed in a 2023 report as generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots are set to transform the way we search the web. Generative...

- 2 weeks ago

NCOPT, Police To Discuss Road Safety As Accidents Surge

The National Council on Public Transportation (NCOPT) and the police were set to meet on Monday to address the pressing issue of road safety amid a worrying surge in road accidents. Just last week alone, eleven schoolchildren were among over 30 indiv...

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Celebrating Tourism Stalwarts: Gilland Adjodha

During its 60th Anniversary Annual General Meeting on February 28th, 2024, the SLHTA recognized tourism pioneer Gilland Adjodha. In the early 70’s Adjodha partnered with his friend and taxi driver Horace Charlemagne to form Carib Touring Limited,...

- 2 weeks ago

UN Expert Issues Calls To Pandemic-Proof Prisons

A UN independent expert on Friday called on States to review prison management practices and policies to ensure compliance with human rights standards, as countries grapple with the need to adapt to environmental challenges and the looming threat of...

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WATCH: Container Truck Overturns At The Barre De L’Isle

Dennery Fire Station emergency personnel rushed to the Barre de L’Isle, where a container truck overturned on Saturday. The emergency responders learned of the incident at about 7:22 pm. On arrival, they found that a truck hauling a 20-foot con...

- 2 weeks ago

Black Panthers Win SLFA Under 17 Tournament

The curtains descended on the SLFA Inc. Under 17 with an epic double header at the Desruisseaux Playing Field on Saturday 9th March. The grand finale featuring Black Panthers and Northern United lived up to all expectations and hype with both teams d...

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Grenadians Charged With Murder Of American Couple

Three men recaptured after escaping prison in Grenada have been charged with intentionally causing the death of an American couple. A Royal Grenada Police Force Facebook post identified the three men as Ron Mitchell, 30, Atiba Stanisclaus, 25, and Tr...

- 2 weeks ago

182 Kilograms Of Cocaine Seized In The Caribbean Sea

The crew of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier offloaded 182 kilograms of cocaine and transferred custody of two male smugglers to federal law enforcement authorities in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Friday. According to the Coast Guard, the...

- 2 weeks ago

Pierre For Independence 45 Activities In Toronto

Official Independence 45 activities continue domestically and in the Diaspora community in North America. Under the auspices of the Consulate General of Saint Lucia in Toronto, the Saint Lucia-Toronto Association will host an Independence Gala in Tor...

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CELAC: Pierre’s Speech Highlights Cooperation, Diplomacy

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre delivered a speech at the VIII Summit of Heads of State and Governments of Latin America & the Caribbean (CELAC) on March 1, 2024. At the summit, he extended warm greetings on behalf of the People and the Gove...

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East Coast Road Rehabilitation Project Update

by Miguel Fevrier (Department of Infrastructure) The East Coast Road Rehabilitation Project aims to address the myriad factors contributing to deterioration of the roadway over the years. The three-phased project formally commenced in November 2023,...

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WATCH: Parenting Campaign Launched To Combat Crime

Saint Lucia has launched an Island-Wide Positive Parenting Campaign to Combat Crime and strengthen family support systems. The initiative is the third sub-component of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment’s Crime and Violence...

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Pierre Administration Committed To Women’s Empowerment

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre leads an administration that places paramount importance on advancing women’s rights and empowerment, especially as the world commemorates International Women’s Day on March 8th. As the nation celebrat...

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Rowley Names T&T, Saint Lucia As Crime Hotspots

On Thursday, Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley singled out his country and Saint Lucia as two Caribbean crime hotspots. “If there are two countries in the Caribbean that have serious crime problems, one is Trinidad and Tobago...

- 2 weeks ago

Missing Dennery Man Found

Police, who earlier this week sought the public’s assistance in locating a missing La Ressource, Dennery man, say he has been found. A police Facebook post gave no further details. A missing person notice had identified the missing person as 67...