- 8 hours ago
A former collegiate athlete from Soufrière is empowering student-athletes in the United States through her 758 Summerthlete Programme. Udoka Constantine, a former track and field athlete at Coppin State University where she competed for the Eagles, i...
- 8 hours ago
The Ministry of Health is reminding citizens to practise healthy sexual behaviours over the Christmas holidays. The advice was given by Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr Gail Gajadhar, who stressed the importance of contraceptives...
- 9 hours ago
President of the National Council on Public Transportation (NCOPT), Godfrey Ferdinand believes insurance premiums should not increase for drivers who have been accident-free for decades, while reckless drivers should face harsher penalties. In an int...
- 11 hours ago
With two cases of Oropouche virus recently confirmed in neighbouring Barbados, Saint Lucians are being advised to pay attention to their surroundings to reduce breeding sites for biting midges, which transmit the disease. The Oropouche virus disease...
- 19 hours ago
As part of the global campaign for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Do-Nation Foundation has launched a branded advocacy bus in communities to raise awareness and engage communities in meaningful dialogue about gender-based...
- 20 hours ago
Health officials have reported a successful start to operations at the Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic, which opened on Monday. Despite initial concerns regarding a leaky roof in the waiting area – an issue that Minister of Health, Wellness, and Eld...
- 21 hours ago
Thirty-eight licensed boat owners and fishers from Soufriere, who were impacted by severe weather events this year, have received a $430,000 Recovery Support Package from the government. In February, dangerous storm surge damaged several fishing vess...
- 21 hours ago
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has described as “false and unfounded” claims that a toxic substance is being served in drinks, resulting in significant adverse health effects. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry state...
- 22 hours ago
The Bocage SDA Adventist Youth Society raised over $5,000 during its recent campaign to support church member Rica Pierre who is battling chronic kidney disease. The fundraising event, a fun walk hosted on December 15, saw over 60 participants gathe...
- 1 day ago
Former Windward Islands first-class cricketer, Craig Emmanuel, now lead selector for the sub-regional team, is cautiously optimistic about the new regional T20 competition set to launch in 2025. The decision by Cricket West Indies (CWI) to launch a n...
- 1 day ago
Four hundred families across Saint Lucia will benefit from Sandals Foundation’s vouchers this Christmas season. At a short ceremony at Sandals Halcyon on Wednesday, representatives from various communities and groups received the vouchers on behalf o...
- 1 day ago
West Indies were demolished by 80 runs in the third T20 International at the Arnos Vale Ground on Thursday night, giving Bangladesh their first sweep in a T20I series in nearly two years. Bangladesh won the toss for the first time in the three-match...
- 1 day ago
Prolific Saint Lucian singer/songwriter Werner Semi Francis has released a 15-track collection of reggae cover versions of well-known Christmas songs. Born in Ciceron, Semi grew up on music, in particular 45s and LPs spinning on the record players at...
- 1 day ago
A SocaRama for students with special needs was recently hosted by the Sacred Sports Foundation. This initiative, the latest edition of a small-sided pan-disability football event, was a collaboration between the Ministry of Education’s Special Educa...
- 1 day ago
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has acknowledged that tackling crime remains a significant challenge but assured that measures will be introduced in the coming year to address the issue. Speaking at his end-of-year press conference on Wednesday, Pier...
