Category : Caribbean and World News

- 1 month ago

Aaron Alexander Calls for Fixed Saint Lucia Election Dates

As people across the globe awaited the outcome of Tuesday’s United States presidential election, Saint Lucia community activist and concerned citizen Aaron Alexander seized the moment to address a pressing issue within his own country – a...

- 1 month ago

United States Boosts Eastern Caribbean Anti-Crime Efforts

The United States Embassy in Bridgetown has boosted its support to the Regional Security System’s efforts to combat transnational crimes and threats, and enhance security across the Eastern Caribbean. On Monday, October 28, 2024, Executive...

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Julien Alfred Supports Diabetes Awareness In Saint Lucia

Living with diabetes is not a death sentence, nor does it mean living in poor health. This empowering message is underscored by the International Diabetes Federation’s 2024–2026 theme, “Diabetes and Well-being,”— a theme the Saint L...

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Saint Lucia Gets New Chief Elections Officer

Saint Lucia has a new Chief Elections Officer – Herman St. Helen, who officially took up the post on October 1, 2024. With a deep commitment to transparency and a history of public service, St. Helen hopes to uphold the integrity of Saint Lucia...

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Police Seek Help In Identifying Body At Marigot

On Monday, November 5, 2024 about 2:10 p.m. Police Officers attached to the Marigot Police Station responded to a report of a suspicious death at China Town, Marigot. The body of a male was discovered motionless with apparent marks of violence. A Pat...

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NCOPT President Proposes CCTV Cameras At All Bus Stands

Amid widespread national concern about crime, the President of Saint Lucia’s National Council on Public Transportation (NCOPT) has proposed the installation of CCTV cameras on buses and at all bus stands. Godfrey Ferdinand believes installing t...

- 1 month ago

Antigua – Independent Legislator Found Dead At Home

Police are at the home of the independent legislator, Asot Michael, who was reportedly found dead in a pool of blood at his house on Tuesday morning. Police have made no statement regarding the discovery of the body of the Member of Parliament for St...

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Customs Announces Liquor License Enforcement Campaign

The Saint Lucia Customs and Excise Department has announced a campaign to enforce provisions of the Liquor License Act. According to the Liquor License Act Cap. 13.17 of the laws of Saint Lucia, persons who offer intoxicating liquor for sale must hav...

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Two Dead, Children Injured In Martinique Gun Violence

Two individuals sustained fatal gunshot injuries, and children were hurt when scooter-riding assailants toting automatic weapons opened fire at a residence in the Martinique capital, Fort de France, on Sunday. According to local reports, a fifteen-ye...

- 1 month ago

Sandals Team Member Cops Prestigious Pageantry Award

Cardious Cassius Constantine, a playmaker at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian Spa and Beach Resort, is no stranger to winning, and he has done it again. Going up against a field of delegates from French Guiana, The Bahamas, Curacao, Saint Vincent & th...

- 1 month ago

Francis Sets Another Personal Best

One of Saint Lucia’s most promising young athletes, Asa Francis, continues to improve after setting another personal-best mark this weekend in the USA. Francis competed at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Cross-Country Championships. A sop...

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18-Year-Old Arranger Leads Laborie Steel Orchestra To Victory

Laborie Steel Orchestra are the champions of the 2024 Youth Creole Pan Festival with 244 points. Organised by the Saint Lucian National Steel Bands Association, the festival was hosted at Cultural Development Foundation Grounds at Barnard Hill, Cast...

- 1 month ago

French Invasion For Yamaha Sunfest

Gros Islet Friday night was “ram” as some would say, on the night of Friday November 1. Apart from the regular hotel shuttles and taxis, bringing in the usual tourists to the Friday night hot spot, many locals were joining in on the fun. However, mor...

- 1 month ago

Community In Shock Over Suspected Homicide In Marigot

The discovery of the body of a male on Monday in China Town, Marigot has left residents in confusion and shock. The discovery, made along a road used as a shortcut, has raised concerns and speculation about the presence of gang violence, a situation...