Category : Caribbean and World News

Girard Highlights Economic And Social Needs Shaping These Coastal Districts

As Saint Lucia approaches its General Election on December 1, the Anse La Raye/Canaries constituency anticipates its inaugural two-term member of parliament since Cyprian Lansiquot's tenures in 1997 and 2001. Wayne Girard, the incumbent from the Sain...

Saint Lucia Receives Infrastructure Lift Thanks To A’ila Resorts

Saint Lucians will soon benefit from a new beach park at Mount Pimard, Rodney Bay, thanks to the creators of the multimillion-dollar A’ila Resorts and Residences and The LifeCo Holistic Wellness Hotel. Although this park wasn't initially planned, the...

NDP Triumphs Nationally And Brings Conclusion To ULP’s Prolonged Governance Streak

In a momentous political transition, the New Democratic Party (NDP) emerged victorious in today’s general election in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, concluding nearly 25 years of rule by the Unity Labour Party (ULP). This triumph disrupted Dr. Ralph...

GOAF Rolls Out Aid Initiative For Traumatized Children Of Abuse

Girls of A Feather (GOAF) inaugurated the Independent Child Protection Advisor (ICPA) Programme on November 20, marking World Children’s Day. Funded by the European Union, this initiative aims to provide traumatized child victims of abuse with inform...

Hong Kong Crews Race Through Burned Towers Trying To Locate Hundreds Still Missing After Catastrophic Fire

Firefighters in Hong Kong tirelessly searched on Thursday for hundreds of individuals unaccounted for following a catastrophic fire that ravaged multiple high-rise residential towers. This tragic incident, the city’s deadliest in over seven decades,...

Sammy Trusts His Squad’s Ability To Push New Zealand Throughout Tests

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy is optimistic about his team's prospects against New Zealand in the forthcoming Test series. Set to commence at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on December 1, Sammy asserts that his squad possesses the necessary strengt...

Robust Royalty Earnings Help ECCO Close Year Strong

As the year ends, the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. is celebrating a remarkable EC$1.3 million royalty distribution. This payout, scheduled for December 4, represents the organization’s second disbursement in...

Two Day School Break Announced To Facilitate Election Polling

The Government of Saint Lucia has announced a two-day closure of all primary and secondary schools on December 1 and 2, directing that these facilities be used as official polling stations for the upcoming General Election. The temporary shutdown app...

UWP Talks Directly To Supporters About Song Related Complaints

The United Workers Party (UWP) has taken steps to respond to public backlash following a campaign event that featured comments deemed derogatory towards autism. In an official statement, the party asserted its disapproval of any statements that dimin...

Coastal Parishes Gain Stronger Fire Protection Thanks To Newly Completed West Coast Response Center

The West Coast Fire Station is now fully operational and ready to serve residents of Anse La Raye, Canaries, and nearby areas. Chief Fire Officer Ditney Downes remarked on the challenges of securing a suitable building for the location, sharing that...