Category : Caribbean and World News

- 6 months ago

RSL, Sorely Missed During Hurricane Beryl, Due For Revival

Declaring that at times of potential crises, such as Saint Lucia’s recent brush with Hurricane Beryl, the population sorely misses Radio Saint Lucia (RSL), Information Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire has reiterated plans to reactivate the station....

- 6 months ago

Auguste Stars In National Trials

by Terry Finisterre Five half-centuries were produced over the weekend at the Mindoo Phillip Park, as the Saint Lucia National Cricket Association held its Senior Men’s Trials on Saturday and Sunday. Ackeem Auguste got past 50 twice, whilst No...

- 6 months ago

Regional Under 19 Male Cricket To Bowl Off In SVG

by Robertson Henry KINGSTOWN, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: The re-scheduled 2024 Cricket West Indies  (CWI) Rising Stars Under-19 Cricket Tournament will bowl off this coming Thursday July 11, 2024, at three grounds. According to Junie Mitchum –...

- 6 months ago

Pavee Resident Still Going Strong At 100

The adage is that hard work never kills anybody, and although some people are loath to take chances, Angela Brown is not one of them. The Pavee, Castries resident, who became a centenarian on Monday and is still going strong, has been a hard worker a...

- 6 months ago

Police Seize ‘Significant Quantity’ Of Cocaine At Praslin Bay

On Saturday, July 6, 2024, around 6:30am, a coordinated exercise carried out by multiple units of the Royal Saint Lucia Police (RSLPF) led to the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine at Praslin Bay. The operation, involved the Drug Unit (DU),...

- 6 months ago

Pierre Says He Harbours No Personal Hatred For Chastanet

Amid a surge in political rhetoric by both major parties in Saint Lucia, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has declared that he carries no personal hatred for opposition leader Allen Chastanet. The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has often accuse...

- 6 months ago

Courts Babonneau Undefeated At Republic Bank Panorama Competition

Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra has once again proven their musical genius by retaining their title as champions of the prestigious Republic Bank Panorama Competition. The orchestra delivered a captivating performance of Jaunty’s “We shall Hop” that...

- 6 months ago

Three People Rushed To Hospital After Reduit Crash

Three people sustained various injuries when a vehicle ran off the road and crashed into a wall at Reduit on Sunday, preliminary reports say. Emergency personnel from the Gros Islet Fire Station responded after receiving a distress call at about 10:5...

- 6 months ago

Carnival 2024 Delivers Spectacular Night Of Groovy & Power Soca

by Keira St. Rose On the night of Saturday, July 6th, 2024, the National Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competitions excited crowds at the heart of Saint Lucia’s Carnival season. Despite some heated debates over judging decisions, the atmosphere...

- 6 months ago

SLMDA Mourns The Passing Of Dr. George Martin Didier

It is with profound sadness that the Executive and members of the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association announce the passing of Dr. George Martin Didier SLC, CBE, MBBS, DM(Med), FRCP, FACP, FESC, FAAC. Dr. Didier was a true stalwart of Medicine...

- 6 months ago

Scooter Rider Dead After Bexon Crash

A scooter rider, identified by the police as​ Gersharm Jean, succumbed to his injuries after a collision with a vehicle on the Bexon Highway on Saturday. At about 8:45 pm, Castries Traffic Department officers received a report of a severe collision b...

- 6 months ago

SLTA Announces New Connectivity With St. Kitts Via Sunrise Airways

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is thrilled to announce the commencement of a same-day service between St. Kitts and Saint Lucia via Sunrise Airways, starting on July 8, 2024. This new connectivity is poised to enhance travel options and str...

- 6 months ago

CARPHA Urges Action Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Mosquito borne diseases continue to pose a serious public health threat to the Caribbean Region. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has increased reports of Dengue outbreaks with hospitalisations and deaths in some instances, and recently co...

- 6 months ago

Erny J Claims Inter-Commercial Calypso Crown

Inter-Commercial House Calypso Competition rocked the National Cultural Centre with scores of persons coming out to show support for the fifteen companies participating in this year’s competition. After a riveting performance of his song “The Pastor”...

- 6 months ago

King Concerned Over Road Deterioration After Utility Digs

Infrastructure Minister Stephenson King has noted the deterioration of rehabilitated roads after utility digs and the need to address the problem. “You normally have the Department of Infrastructure going out and rehabilitating roads. What happ...