- 5 months ago
During their presentation at the various Calypso and Soca Monarch Competitions over the years, we have seen performers go all out to please fans and to win the judges’ approval. From elaborate costumes, fireworks, dancers, elaborate props, and...
- 5 months ago
Monday was another busy day for the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS). Within a few hours, the service responded to three road collisions and transported seven people to medical facilities. At about 1:48 pm, emergency personnel learned that a Suzuki Sw...
- 5 months ago
Heavy rain and even thunderstorms over the weekend were not enough to deter Carnival revelers in the community of Micoud. The phrase “no rain can stop this jam” is often used by West Indian revelers known for their penchant for parties in...
- 5 months ago
62-year-old Monica Calixte lost her life after she was struck by a pickup along the Vide Bouteille highway at about 8 pm on Saturday, August 3. Reports indicated that Calixte was attempting to cross the highway median, although there are walkovers fo...
- 5 months ago
Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Thomas has rarely tasted defeat over the past two years. The fourth-fastest woman ever over 200m, and a five-time Diamond League champion, the one thing she did not have on her curriculum vitae is a global title. On Tue...
- 5 months ago
Family members of Barre Denis homicide victim Troy Albert say it is time for the fatal shootings in Saint Lucia to stop. “Put down the guns,” was their advice. A female family member described the deceased as a good person and recalled th...
- 5 months ago
On Sunday, August 4th, 2024, the US-based Robinson Smiles and Hopes Foundation donated $500 US to Rise Saint Lucia Inc. Founder Julia Robinson said the donation reflected her organisation’s commitment to supporting Rise Saint Lucia’s impa...
- 5 months ago
interCaribbean Airways unveiled a custom-painted ATR 42-500 aircraft featuring the flag of Grenada on its tail during a ceremony at Maurice Bishop International Airport yesterday. The aircraft, registered as VQ-TGD and named “Spirit of Grenada&...
- 5 months ago
Saint Lucia police have identified the victim of Monday’s fatal shooting at Barre Denis, Castries, as Troy Albert of the same community. At about 8:15 pm, the CID received a report of a deceased male with apparent gunshot injuries. Emergency pe...
- 5 months ago
The French surveillance vessel Germinal recently seized over 1.2 tons of cocaine from a boat off the coast of Martinique. According to the Forces Armées Aux Antilles Facebook page, the seizure occurred between July 17 and 18. “When boarding the...
- 5 months ago
Emergency personnel from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) Castries Headquarters rushed a female to the OKEU Hospital on Sunday after two vehicles collided at Morne Fortune, Castries. The collision occurred near Government House. At about 7:00 p.m....
- 5 months ago
Saint Lucia police have confirmed that they are investigating a fatal shooting at Barre Denis, Castries, that occurred on Monday. Dead as a result of the incident is a yet unidentified male who sustained multiple gunshot injuries. Emergency personnel...
- 5 months ago
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders plan to convene for another crime session later this year to address the region’s persistent issues of crime and violence. However, community activist Dr. Venus Cherry has voiced his strong skepticism abou...
- 5 months ago
Last week, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre put employers on notice not to lay off workers following the implementation of Saint Lucia’s first minimum wage policy. The prime minister was addressing a gathering in Soufriere on Emancipation Day. Pi...
- 5 months ago
Julien Alfred is drawn next to double global sprint medallist Gabrielle Thomas of the USA for Tuesday’s women’s 200m final. The top two athletes going into the Paris Olympics, both qualified for the medal round in straightforward manner...
