Category : Caribbean and World News

- 1 day 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...

- 2 days 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...

- 2 days 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...

- 2 days 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...

- 2 days 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...

- 2 days 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...

- 2 days 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...

- 2 days 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...

- 2 days 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...

- 3 days 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...

- 3 days 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...

- 3 days ago

2024 Proving To Be Saint Lucia’s Best-Ever Tourism Year

The performance of Saint Lucia’s vital tourism industry so far for 2024 is proving to be the best. The disclosure came from Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire. ” If all goes well and we are expecting  this year to be our best year on rec...

- 3 days ago

Gros Islet Fishermen’s Co-Operative Staff Down Tools

On Monday, staff at the Gros Islet Fishermen’s Co-operative downed tools as management sought to address their concerns. According to reports, the staff are upset over a recent altercation involving a gas pump attendant and a fisherman. The co-...

- 3 days ago

Suspected Suicide Reported In Canadian Woman’s Death

On Sunday April 21, 2024 about 10:00 a.m. Police officers of the Gros Islet Police Station responded to a report of a suspected suicide at Trouya, Gros Islet. On arrival, scene officers discovered an unresponsive female within the dwelling. A patholo...

- 3 days ago

Saint Lucians Urged To Support Vaccination Efforts

Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health has urged everyone to support vaccination efforts to eliminate Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. “Engage now, protect your future, and let’s ensure a healthier and brighter tomorrow for all,” advis...