Category : Caribbean and World News

- 3 weeks ago

Retired Senior Cop Urges Tougher Penalties For Gun Offences

A retired senior police officer has issued a stark warning about the urgent need for stronger penalties for firearm offences in Saint Lucia. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the veteran law enforcement official, now residing overseas, criticised t...

- 3 weeks ago

Belle Vue Celebrates Another Culture Icon

The community of Belle Vue is often described by many as the culture capital of Saint Lucia.  Among the proud products from the community are the folk band Avot Sevis, Gregory Sinaise, Author/Poet Angela O’Brien, Vieux Twizin Boys, Escape band, Groov...

- 3 weeks ago

“Saint Lucia Has Become The Cash Cow For Massy Stores!”

Deputy Leader of the Opposition United Workers Party (UWP), Guy Joseph, has strongly criticised the government’s handling of the rising cost of living in Saint Lucia, accusing both the administration and Massy Stores of exploiting citizens.  Joseph t...

- 3 weeks ago

SLSWMA Clearing Derelict Vehicles From Roadsides

The Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA) is working swiftly to remove derelict vehicles along the roadside before Christmas. SLSWMA Communications Manager, Emlyn Jean, explains that the aim is to beautify the Castries basin and allow...

- 3 weeks ago

Auguste To Benefit From CWI Training In India

Former West Indies Under-19 captain, West Indies Academy top-order batsman, and Saint Lucia Kings player Ackeem Auguste was one of seven cricketers announced on Wednesday to take part in an innovative development programme, where the 21-year-old bats...

- 3 weeks ago

President Reflects On Challenges, Progress At Chamber AGM

In his address at the 140th Annual General Meeting of the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture, President Mr. Ross Gardner highlighted both the progress made and the challenges faced by the organisation and the business community...

- 3 weeks ago

Chiquot Not Giving Up Despite Special Prosecutor Findings

Special Prosecutor Robert Innocent in a letter dated November 26th, informed former Customs Comptroller Peter Chiquot that the complaints against the top brass of the government were without merit. Chiquot had issued a host of complaints against the...

- 3 weeks ago

Soca Artiste On Hunger Strike Over Kartel Concert

One Trinidadian Soca artiste has come out in protest over the announcement that Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel will perform in Trinidad on Carnival Friday. Yankey Boy is among many who have taken to Social Media to express their disappointment since t...

- 3 weeks ago

No Pork Shortage For Christmas, But Farmers Want A Fair Price

As the holiday season approaches, Saint  Lucians often brace for shortages in key staples like eggs, and chicken due to increased demand.  And although pork is not normally on the scarcity list, pig farmers are stepping up to meet the festive demand....

- 3 weeks ago

No Access – DIPT Clearing Landslide In Trois Piton Area

Saint Lucia’s Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport (DIPT) says it has begun clearing debris caused by a landslide in the area between Trois Piton and Bagatelle. A DIPT official explained that, as a result, there would be no access...

- 3 weeks ago

Chastanet’s Request To Appeal Land Rover Case At CCJ Approved

In a judgment published on November 27 2024, the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal granted Allen Chastanet’s application to file an appeal with the Caribbean Court of Justice.  This appeal is in relation to his lawsuit against the Comptroller of Cust...

- 3 weeks ago

Crime: Pierre Cites Need For Swift, Collective CARICOM Action

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre addressed a pre-cabinet press briefing upon his return to Saint Lucia from a CARICOM Crime Summit in Guyana, highlighting the need for a joint regional response to criminal activity. The Prime Minister outlined the issu...

- 3 weeks ago

SLTA Looking To Capitalise On Blue Economy

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is looking to reposition its market to also include the island’s potential in the blue economy. The blue economy, or the ocean economy, is a term used to describe the economic activities associated with the oc...

- 3 weeks ago

Cabot Saint Lucia, USAID Partner To Empower Youth

Cabot Saint Lucia and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have formalised their partnership in support of the Youth Resilience, Inclusion, and Empowerment (Y-IRE) programme. Y-IRE aims to enhance youth empowerment and stren...