- 9 months ago
On February 28, the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat (SAACS) hosted the first of planned consultations with community partners with a “drug demand reduction” focus. This is part of SAACS’ efforts to strengthen national...
- 9 months ago
The Government of Saint Lucia, through the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs, has been engaged in the revision and development of policy, legislation and a regulatory framework for cannabis i...
- 9 months ago
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) carried out an operation involving the Traffic Enforcement Team and Patrol Teams. During this operation Police Officers executed four (4) Warrants to Search for Property and appre...
- 9 months ago
Youth Development and Sports Minister Kenson Casimir has disclosed that the government is to enact a National Youth Policy agenda to protect the interests of young people. He said this move is geared towards charting the path for implementing the Nat...
- 9 months ago
A United Nations agency has issued a warning that Haiti is on the verge of a major hunger crisis even as Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned on Monday. According to the UN World Food Programme (WFP), aid operations are at risk of “grinding to a halt”...
- 9 months ago
As Saint Lucia prepares to observe World Kidney Day on Thursday, the Ministry of Health has urged early and consistent healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of developing kidney failure. In a message on the Ministry’s behalf, Consultant...
- 9 months ago
The Department of Home Affair on Wednesday, March 7, 2024 convened a critical review exercise with the Management Team of the Saint Lucia Fire Service. This exercise was geared towards ensuring that the Management Team had a comprehensive under...
- 9 months ago
Despite a thorough search, police made no arrests and found no prohibited items when they stopped and searched several students in Castries on Tuesday from about 3:15 pm. The student’s behavior apparently attracted the attention of law enforcem...
- 9 months ago
Vehicle thieves have struck again, making off with a vehicle parked at Tapion, Castries. The owner had parked the 2009 Toyota Belta, registration number 7474, outside his house and discovered it was missing in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The...
- 9 months ago
On Monday March 11, 2024, about 7:15 p.m. officers attached to the Soufriere Police Station arrested a thirty-four-year-old male, in possession of a firearm and ammunition at Fond Benier, Soufriere. During the course of his arrest, he sustained a gun...
- 9 months ago
Six froglets of one of the world’s most threatened frog species have been born at London Zoo. “We’re celebrating a conservation success after two Critically Endangered Mountain Chicken frogs, bred for the first time in five years in...
- 9 months ago
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid an ongoing security and humanitarian crisis in his country. Henry is stranded in Puerto Rico after armed gangs in Haiti prevented him from returning home. His resignation came as Caribbean Co...
- 9 months ago
Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture, and Information Dr. Ernest Hilaire contends that Saint Lucia’s Citizenship By Investment Programme (CIP) is viable and sustainable. CIP initiatives in the region have attracted cri...
- 9 months ago
Police opened fire on a motorcyclist in Fond Bernier, Soufriere, after he allegedly reached for a firearm. According to initial reports, the incident occurred after 7:00 pm on Monday. The reports indicated that the motorcyclist failed to stop when of...
- 9 months ago
Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire believes that tourism that focuses on the people and allows them to benefit more from the industry will reduce the number its critics. During Monday’s regular pre-cabinet press briefing, Hilaire spoke about h...
