Category : Caribbean and World News

- 8 months ago

Saint Lucia Hosts FIFA Referees Course

The Opening Ceremony of the FIFA Referees Course staged by the SLFA Inc. for Member Associations took place on Saturday 23rd March at the SLFA’s Inc. Conference Room in La Clery. In attendance were SLFA’s Inc, President Mr. Lyndon Cooper, General Sec...

- 8 months ago

Republic Bank Issues Scam Alert

Republic Bank (EC) Limited St. Lucia is warning its customers to be cautious of a phishing scam that aims to trick them into revealing their online login details.  The bank stated that scammers are duplicating the Republic Bank Alerts Email Communica...

- 8 months ago

National Trust Pleased Missing Historic Mill Wheel Returned

The Saint Lucia National Trust is very pleased that the concerted effort of the River Doree Revival Group in collaboration with the National Trust and the Royal Saint Lucia Police force, has led to the return of the historic mill wheel. Last week, th...

- 8 months ago

UN Adopts Landmark Artificial Intelligence Resolution

The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, secure and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI) systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all. Adopting a United States-led draft resol...

- 8 months ago

RSS Head: Weak Governance Enables Transnational Crime

Errington Shurland, the Regional Security System (RSS) executive director, has highlighted the crucial link between weak governance and the rampant issue of transnational crime. Shurland delivered his remarks on Friday. The occasion was the opening o...

- 8 months ago

Caribbean Officials Hold Cannabis Talks In Saint Lucia

Regional officials from various Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states, united by their shared vision, gathered in Saint Lucia this week for an important two-day cannabis symposium. The event at the Harbor Club in Rodney Bay allowed representatives to...

- 8 months ago

CIA Director Visits Guyana Amid Protest From Venezuela

The visit of the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William J. Burns to Guyana this week has sparked protest from Venezuela. Venezuela’s claim over two-thirds of Guyana’s territory in the resource-rich Essequibo regi...

- 8 months ago

Antigua Cops Awarded For Saint Lucia Tour Of Duty

Sixteen Antigua and Barbuda police officers received badges of honour this week for supporting a Regional Security System (RSS) mission in Saint Lucia. The mission was in response to a surge in deadly gun violence in the town of Vieux Fort. In March...

- 8 months ago

Jail For Vieux Fort Man Accused Of Stealing Chickens, Eggs

A court has fined and jailed a Vieux Fort man accused of twice entering a farm at Augier, Vieux Fort, and stealing chickens and eggs. When the accused, identified as 45-year-old Elijah Elibox of Augier, appeared virtually before the court, he receive...

- 8 months ago

Fisherfolk Cash In On Fuel Rebate Increase

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre leads a government that continues to put people first. Fishermen across Saint Lucia have started receiving their increased fuel rebate as pledged in the 2023/2024 budget address, signalling a tangible commitment b...

- 8 months ago

State-Of-The-Art Juvenile Detention Centre For Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia will house a unique juvenile detention center that Equity, Justice, and Social Empowerment Minister Joachim Henry expects to become the best in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Henry visited the former George Charles S...

- 8 months ago

Police Complete Major Case Management Course

On Thursday, March 12, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) participated in the Major Case Management course at the Police Force Academy. The course culminated on Thursday March 14, 2024, with a closing ceremony, held at the Police Forc...

- 8 months ago

Sandals Foundation Marks 15th Anniversary

The Sandals Foundation, proudly commemorates its 15th anniversary remaining steadfast in its commitment to improving the lives of people across the Caribbean. Through initiatives focused on education, community development, and environmental conserva...

- 9 months ago

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting In Vieux Fort

At about 12:10 pm on Thursday, Saint Lucia police launched an investigation into a fatal shooting in Vieux Fort. The incident occurred at Bruceville. The victim, who sustained gunshot wounds to the body, has been identified as thirty-two-year-old Ori...