Category : Caribbean and World News

- 2 weeks ago

DIPT Apologises Over West Coast Roadworks Inconveniences

The Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport (DIPT) has apologised over inconveniences to the motoring public, caused by ongoing works on the West Coast Road. In a statement on Wednesday, the Department acknowledged the need for improvements...

- 2 weeks ago

ARC Sailor Dies Overboard

The sailing community is mourning the loss of Dag Eresund, a 33-year-old Swedish sailor, who went overboard during the 2024 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). The alarm was raised at 2:30 AM on December 2, triggering an extensive search led by the U....

- 2 weeks ago

Casimir Says He Was Unaware Of Caca Bef Lease Until Recently

The ongoing Caca Bef saga has entered a new  phase. At Monday’s pre-cabinet press briefing, Minister for Youth Development and Sports, Kenson Casimir indicated that he had only recently become aware of the decision to lease the unofficial home...

- 2 weeks ago

CDB Appoints Daniel Best As President

In a shift at the helm of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Board of Governors has announced the election of Mr. Daniel Best as the institution’s seventh President. “The decision, made today, underscores the Bank’s commitment to sustain...

- 2 weeks ago

‘Watch Out!’ Garde Declares Zero Tolerance For Crime In 2025

As Saint Lucia prepares to enter the new year, Acting Commissioner of Police Verne Garde has issued a warning to lawbreakers across Saint Lucia, signaling a firm approach to crime and road safety. Addressing the public through the media, Garde’s mess...

- 2 weeks ago

Saint Lucia’s Barclett Earns Regional Award

Saint Lucia international goalkeeper Vino Barclett is enjoying a double celebration today. The 25-year-old from Vieux Fort not only led Jamaican team Cavalier SC to their first-ever Concacaf Caribbean Cup, but he was rewarded with the title of Best G...

- 2 weeks ago

“Tourism’s Takeover: Locals Have Nowhere To Play”

Although the Old Airport Strip or “KaKa-Bef” had been marked for closure to renovate the airport since about 2018-2019 under a different administration, this time it seems like it will actually come to pass. Responses from the general public have be...

- 2 weeks ago

Pierre Urges Top Caribbean Students To Foster Regional Unity

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre delivered an empowering address to the top 2024 CXC, CSEC, and CAPE students from Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada, and Jamaica, emphasising their role in shaping a brighter Caribbean future. In his speech, the P...

- 2 weeks ago

King Says UWP Government Failed Saint Lucia

Former Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister, Stephenson King, says the current opposition United Workers Party (UWP) leadership should be too ashamed to criticise the sitting government.  King, who served as Infrastructure Minister under the fo...

- 2 weeks ago

SDA Youth Plan Fundraiser For Chronic Kidney Disease Patient

The youth of the Bocage Seventh-day Adventist Church are organising a walk for a worthy cause. This event, scheduled for December 15, will not only promote fitness but also serve as a fundraiser for 29-year-old Rica Pierre. Rica has been diagnosed w...

- 2 weeks ago

Over 80 Derelict Vehicles Removed For Disposal

Since the recent announcement of a joint police and Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA) campaign to rid roadways and other spaces of derelict vehicles, the authorities have removed 82. A Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) update...

- 2 weeks ago

Pierre Blames Speed For Most Road Accidents, Urges Restraint

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in road accidents across the country. Pierre urges citizens to take personal responsibility for their actions on the road, adding that the  majority of accidents are ca...

- 2 weeks ago

Juvenile Delinquents Break Into Osdan Bar

In the wee hours of Saturday November 30th, three juvenile delinquents broke into Nutz Bar and Grill at Odsan, Castries. The proprietor of the establishment, Miguel Clifford, says more police patrols must be conducted in the area as the perpetrators...

- 2 weeks ago

Norbert Calls For More Disability Sensitivity

Saint Lucia joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Disability Day on December 3rd 2024. Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities, Jeremiah Norbert, says the government is embarking on a comprehensive policy to empower differently-...