Category : Caribbean and World News

- 7 months ago

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Gros Islet

A female pedestrian sustained injuries when a vehicle struck her in Gros Islet on Tuesday. The incident occurred on St. George Street. After learning of the collision, the Gros Islet Fire Station dispatched an emergency crew at about 5:12 pm. However...

- 7 months ago

SLHTA President Anticipates ‘Really Good’ Tourism Year

Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association President Paul Collymore expects a bumper 2024 tourism year. “I think when we compare to last year, we are looking at a really good year ahead of us,” Collymore told reporters on Tuesday. He...

- 7 months ago

Police Seek Help In Identifying Hospitalised Male

Your urgent assistance is required! This gentleman was found by emergency personnel along the Millennium Highway, on April 18, 2024. He was conveyed to the Owen King European Union (OKEU) Hospital for care, where he remains admitted. He is no...

- 7 months ago

Producer Price Index For Manufacturing, Construction

The production of a Producer Price Index (PPI) for the manufacturing and construction sectors in Saint Lucia will soon be an added data set of the Central Statistical Office. PPI is an important economic indicator used to track inflationary pressures...

- 7 months ago

Banana Boxes Available To Local Farmers

After weeks of frustration and disruptions, local banana and plantain farmers have received a shipment of boxes to export their crops. A shortage severely impacted the farmers’ operations, but they are relieved to return to production.       Ag...

- 7 months ago

Edward Calls Out Parents Amid Student Violence

Education Minister Shawn Edward has called on parents to admonish their children, declaring that teachers and educators on their own cannot be responsible for students fighting in the capital. “It starts at home,” the Minister told report...

- 7 months ago

TUF Concerned Over Workplace Violence, Harassment

The President of Saint Lucia’s Trade Union Federation (TUF) has expressed concern over workplace violence and harassment, especially targeting women.  Julian Monrose spoke on the Federation’s behalf at Monday’s launch of activities...

- 7 months ago

Vieux Fort Teenager Reported Missing

Teenager Mervin Jn Charles, also known as Jah Par Pal, has been reported missing and the police are urging the public to come forward with any information about his whereabouts.  The 19-year-old resident of Vigier, Vieux Fort was last seen upstairs a...

- 7 months ago

Marine Police Recover Body North Of Vigie Point

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is seeking the assistance of the public, in identifying a male, who was recovered by the Police Marine Unit. On Saturday, April 6, 2024, about 3:15 p.m. Officers attached to the Police Marine Unit, recovered...

- 7 months ago

Crime Scourge Linked To Decline In Respect, Civility

Saint Lucia’s Acting Governor General Cyril E. M. Charles has linked the country’s current crime scourge to a deterioration in civility and respect.  As a result, he called on all Saint Lucians to do more to reverse the decline. Charles e...

- 7 months ago

SLAPS Gets Over $12,000 Sandals Foundation Donation

The Sandals Foundation has reaffirmed its partnership with the St. Lucia Animal Protection Society (SLAPS) with a donation of over EC $12,000 toward the 2024 Spay and Neuter Program serving over four hundred (400) domesticated and stray animals. Over...

- 7 months ago

House Of Assembly Meets For Throne Speech, Budget

The House of Assembly will meet in joint session on April 23, 2024, at 10 am to mark the opening of the Fourth Session of the Twelfth Parliament of Saint Lucia. Members will thereafter receive the Throne Speech which will be delivered by Acting Gover...

- 7 months ago

CPMC Invites Proposals For Supplying Carnival Services

The Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC) is inviting proposals from the general public for the provision of a wide array of services for the staging of Lucian Carnival 2024. The Proposals being requested are for the staging of National...

- 7 months ago

Give Tanks – Farmers Get Help To Cope With Drought

The Ministry of Agriculture began distributing 500 one-thousand-gallon water tanks to livestock farmers last week aimed at helping them cope amid a prolonged drought. The Ministry hopes to distribute another 500 tanks to crop farmers within the next...

- 7 months ago

Minister Highlights Challenge Of Finding Skilled Workers

Labour Minister Dr. Virginia Albert Poyotte highlighted the disparity between the demand for and supply of skilled workers in an address Monday to launch Labour Day activities. The veteran former trade union leader pointed to the free movement of lab...