Category : Caribbean and World News

- 5 months ago

Sandals Empowers Caribbean Women

In a decisive move to strategically engage, listen to and empower young women across the Caribbean, the Sandals Foundation partnered with Sandals Corporate University and the Learning and Development Team at Sandals Resorts International to inspire m...

- 5 months ago

Jehovah’s Witnesses Launch Invitation Campaign

During March 2024, Jehovah’s Witnesses have been running a special campaign to invite fellow residents of St. Lucia to a special event. On Sunday, March 24, over 8.6 million Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world will gather to commemorate the death of...

- 5 months ago

Accused Chain Snatcher Was On Bail For A Similar Offence

A man accused of snatching a chain from a cruise ship visitor in Castries last week was on bail for a similar matter before the Court, police have disclosed. Investigators identified the accused as Rayhanus Faucher. Police charged him with multiple o...

- 5 months ago

Dr. Kenny Anthony Elected Deputy House Speaker

On Tuesday, the Saint Lucia House of Assembly appointed former Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony as its Deputy Speaker. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced Anthony’s nomination, while Castries South MP Dr. Ernest Hilaire rose to second it....

- 5 months ago

Home Affairs Ministry Has The Public Suffering

The Ministry of Home Affairs has the public suffering. They do not respond to emails , calls, or the door when customers try reaching out. You can see there are staff inside walking around and eating, but after ringing the door for 30 mins, nobody w...

- 5 months ago

Police Probe Fatal Chopping In Soufriere

Saint Lucia police are investigating a fatal chopping at New Development in Soufriere. Dead as a result of the incident is a fifty-four-year-old auto mechanic identified as Ferad Vitalis. Initial reports indicated that the chopping occurred during a...

- 5 months ago

Pandemic Treaty Deal Enters Final Round Of Negotiations

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), appealed Monday to the international community, emphasizing the opportunity for global solidarity in the fight against pandemics by signing the so-called Pan...

- 5 months ago

SLNT Concerned Over Removal Of Historical Artifacts

The Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT) has expressed ‘extreme concern’ regarding recent reports of damage, destruction, and removal of historical artifacts and built heritage at various historic sites island-wide. A Trust statement disclos...

- 5 months ago

Saint Lucia, France Strengthen Security Cooperation

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, welcomed Mr. Gérald Darmanin, Minister for the Interior and Overseas Territories of the Republic of France, and his delegation which included President Serge Letchimy and the Prefect of Martinique, Mr. Jean Chris...

- 6 months ago

Saint Lucia Fire Service Announces Network Interruption

The Saint Lucia Fire Service regrets to inform the public, of an interruption in the network on Monday 18 March from 9:00 p.m. As a result, all services, including phones and servers will be down. Please be informed that the emergency line, 911, will...

- 6 months ago

‘Good Samaritan’ Reports Receiving Death Threats

A man who recalled acting as a Good Samaritan by helping to arrest of a man suspected of snatching a chain from a male cruise ship visitor last week,  disclosed that he has received death threats. The man, who requested anonymity for obvious reasons,...

- 6 months ago

Man Charged After Recovery Of Stolen Firearm, Ammunition

On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Castries commenced investigations into a report of Stealing from Motor Vehicle, which occurred at Vigie, in Castries. Collaborative efforts of various departments resulted in...

- 6 months ago

Police Officers Attend High Value Target Workshop

On Monday, March 11, 2024, The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) participated in a comprehensive (High Value Target workshop) aimed at enhancing the skills of our officers in identifying priority targets using advanced methodologies. This inte...

- 6 months ago

Saint Lucia To Erect Shrine In Memory Of Cathedral Attack

Saint Lucia is to erect a shrine in memory of the deadly New Year’s Eve attack on worshippers in the Cathedral in Castries in the year 2000. The initiative is part of the Island’s venture into religious tourism. In what one eyewitness des...