Category : Caribbean and World News

Semi-Submersible, Cocaine Seized Off Guyana Coast

The United States and Guyana authorities have arrested four individuals and seized a Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible carrying 2,370 kilograms of cocaine. A U.S. Embassy in Guyana release disclosed that the seizure occurred approximately 150 miles off...

BCF Searches Yield Weapons, Other Contraband

Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF) conducted a series of searches in recent weeks, resulting in the seizure of improvised weapons, mobile telephones, chargers, and lighters. The searches also found scissors and stones. A Home Affairs Department re...

Grand Homecoming Planned For Julien Alfred

Saint Lucia’s sprint queen Julien Alfred is to receive a grand homecoming on Friday. This will be a triumphant return home for Alfred, her first trip home after securing the world indoor 60-metre championship in Scotland last month. She stormed...

Job Compensation Survey Launched In Saint Lucia

HRWise Inc. and Simplicity Consulting Limited are proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive labor market survey aimed at providing invaluable insights into the compensation landscape of Saint Lucia’s workforce. The survey, that was launched on...

WHO Members Agree To Continue Pandemic Agreement Talks

World Health Organization (WHO) member states have agreed to resume negotiations to finalise a pandemic agreement from 29 April to 10 May. The WHO expects the agreement to prepare the world better to respond to future pandemics effectively and equita...

Delays Likely As Millennium Highway Project Continues

C.O. Williams Construction Ltd wishes to inform the general and motoring public of the continuation of road works on the Millennium Highway to Cul de Sac Roundabout Project. The work activities will be carried out between the hours of 7:00 am and 7...

Experts Predict One Of The Most Active Hurricane Seasons

Weather experts have predicted that the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season could be one of the most active on record. A Colorado State University outlook has forecast 23 storms, eleven of which will become hurricanes. The University’s meteorology t...

Vieux Fort Man Granted Bail On Money Laundering Charge

On the 20th of March, 2024 officers attached to the Financial Intelligence Authority formally charged FABIEN JULIAN alias TOBY of La Ressource, Vieux Fort, for the offence of money laundering, contrary to Section 30 of the Money Laundering (Preventio...

Police Launch Probe Into Discovery Of Body In Laborie

Police are investigating the discovery of a man’s body in Laborie on Thursday. The discovery of the decomposing body occurred at about 6:30 am in a remote area. Community residents suspect the deceased might be an individual who was missing for...

Republic Bank CPL Boosts Saint Lucia Economy In 2023

The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) created a total economic impact of US$39,470,999 for Saint Lucia during the 2023 tournament. There were six matches scheduled in Saint Lucia between 16 and 20 August with games taking place at Daren Sa...

Access To Caye Manger To Close Temporarily

The Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport wishes to inform the motoring public that access to Caye Manger via the main La Feuillet Road will be closed. Effective Sunday 7th, from 7am to 7 am Monday 8th, April, 2024. This closure is necess...

Saint Lucia Celebrates Success At Routes America Event

A four-member delegation, led by Thaddeus M. Antoine, Chairman of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority represented Saint Lucia at the recently concluded Routes America Conference, which was held from March 19-21, in Bogota Colombia. The three-day event...