Category : Caribbean and World News

- 6 months ago

Ali Says Independence Transcends ‘Mere Symbolism’

Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, Saint Lucia’s guest of honour as the Island celebrates its 45th independence anniversary, told a joint sitting of parliament Wednesday that independence was a journey beyond mere symbolism. “Indep...

- 6 months ago

Thirteen People Injured In Six Road Accidents

The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) transported thirteen people to the OKEU Hospital following six road accidents between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. SLFS Spokeswoman Stacy Joseph disclosed that the incidents occurred in the island’...

- 6 months ago

2 Teenagers Among Males Charged In Charles Victor Murder

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, the Vieux-Fort Police Station was alerted to a shooting at Westhall Group, Vieux-Fort. The incident resulted in the death of eighteen-year-old (18) Charles Isiah Luke Victor, from Mon Repos, Micoud. The Major Crimes Unit...

- 6 months ago

WATCH: Police Announce Immigration Office Relocation

The Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has announced the relocation of its Immigration Office. In a public notice on Wednesday, the RSLPF said the office would move from its current Lamar Building, Bridge Street location in Castries to the second f...

- 6 months ago

Fedee Stands His Ground Amid Criticism From Jean

Former Tourism Minister Dominic Fedee has defended his recent assertion that many perpetrators of crime are ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) supporters, amid criticism from Government Senator Allison Jean. Jean described Fedee’s statement...

- 6 months ago

Four Rushed To Hospital After Separate Road Accidents

Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) emergency personnel were busy overnight responding to a spate of road accidents and transporting four people to the hospital. The emergency personnel received a call for assistance at about 7:09 pm regarding a bus that...

- 6 months ago

WASCO Announces Temporary Water Supply Shutdown

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) wishes to confirm that the planned temporary shutdown of the northern water supply to conduct critical repairs is scheduled for Friday 1st March 2024 with an anticipated 48hours completion time frame. This...

- 6 months ago

Pierre Excited Over Guyana President’s Visit

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is excited over Wednesday’s visit to Saint Lucia by Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali. “We are excited to have him,” Pierre told reporters regarding the visit, during which Ali will address a j...

- 6 months ago

Hilaire Denies Canada Travel Advisory Against Saint Lucia

Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire has denied reports of a Canada travel advisory against Saint Lucia due to the Island’s crime. “Let me be very clear on this one and I want you to actually do the research. There has been no travel advis...

- 6 months ago

Pierre Provides Update On Minister’s ‘Medical Emergency’

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre updated reporters regarding what his office described as a ‘medical emergency’ experienced by Home Affairs Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte the day before. “I think that she is stabili...

- 6 months ago

UWP Group Accuses Jeremiah Norbert Of Authority Abuse

The United Workers Party Micoud North Constituency Branch is expressing its disgust at the recent display of abuse of authority by Hon. Jeremiah Norbert when provided with the opportunity to execute his role as Deputy Speaker of Parliament. During th...

- 6 months ago

Pierre Concerned About Haiti Situation

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre expressed concern about the Haiti situation at Monday’s regular pre-Cabinet press briefing. He explained that the Haiti situation was very complicated and solutions are not easy to find. “It’s histori...

- 6 months ago

Pierre Gets Encouraging Economic Report At ECCB Event

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre led a Saint Lucia delegation to the 107th Meeting of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council on February 16, 2024. The Meeting took place at the ECCB Campus in St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Ne...

- 6 months ago

Jean Wants Fedee To Retract ‘Dangerous’ Statement

Saint Lucia Government Senator Allison Jean has called out former Tourism Minister Dominic Fedee for declaring recently that many perpetrators of crime are ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) supporters. Fedee is an opposition United Workers Party...

- 6 months ago

George V Park Homicide – Police Appeal For Information

On Saturday, February 17, 2024 about 7:45pm, Police Officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Castries responded to a shooting at George the V Park, Darling Road, Castries. One male victim who suffered an injury due to a shoot...