Category : Caribbean and World News

Saint Lucia Enacts New Public Debt Management Laws

The Debt and Investment Unit in the Department of Finance has announced the enactment of the new Public Debt Management Act 2023. The commencement of the Public Debt Management Act represents a significant step forward to ensure sound fiscal manageme...

Gros Islet Vendors Association Honored

The Gros Islet Vendors Association (GIVA) is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to community development at the prestigious Saint Lucia Tourism Awards, known as “The Gimies.” The award ceremony...

CARICOM Hails Possible ‘New Beginning’ For Haiti

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has welcomed the possibility of a fresh start for Haiti, which has created a transitional council to select new political leadership and organize elections. The formation of the Presidential Transitional Council was...

Caribbean Netball Association Hosts Golden Jubilee Gala

The Caribbean Netball Association (CNA) celebrated its golden jubilee on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, with a gala. The event, marking 50 years of fostering netball excellence throughout the Caribbean region, occurred at the Sandals Grande Ballroom in Sai...

Chastanet To Attend 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum

Saint Lucia’s opposition leader, Allen Chastanet, will attend the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum (GPF) in Washington, D.C., on April 15 and 16. As a result, the United Workers Party (UWP) leader wrote on Facebook that he would be out of state...

Over 100 Illegal Caribbean Migrants At Sea Repatriated

The United States Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated over 100 migrants to the Dominican Republic on Monday following three interdictions of unlawful, irregular migration attempts during the weekend. After the interdictions near Puerto Rico...

Corporate Citizen Donates To Law Enforcement

On Tuesday, April 9 2024, the Traffic Unit of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) in Castries received a generous donation of five (5) Lenovo tablets and cases from Fabian Florton, the proprietor of Top-Ranking Electricals. These tablets a...

Saint Lucia Government Reports Construction Jobs Surge

Saint Lucia just had the best job numbers for the construction industry in 14 years. From footpaths in small communities to multi-story buildings and expanding real estate development, the construction industry in Saint Lucia is strengthening. In 202...

UWP Condemns SLP Over Sir Calixte’s ‘House Slaves’ Remark

The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has accused the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) of vile racism and bigotry over ‘house slaves’ remark by former Government Minister, Sir Calixte George. George spoke during the MBC Televisio...

LUCELEC Launches New Energy Services Company

In keeping with its 2035 Strategic Business Plan, the St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) has launched ENERGYZE Holding Inc (ENERGYZE), a new subsidiary charged with the mandate to pursue diversification opportunities including new energ...

Sandals Corporate University, UWI Sign MOU

The Sandals Corporate University (SCU) continues to make significant strides through their multimillion-US dollar project with EON Reality following a recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between The University of the West Indies (Th...

Mary Francis Calls For Inquest Into Fatal Police Shooting

Human Rights advocate Mary Francis has called for an inquest into the death of New Village teenager Jay-Z Joseph, whom police shot in Vieux Fort on Tuesday. Francis acknowledged that officers must defend themselves if they come under attack. However,...

Bank Of Saint Lucia Reinforces Partnership With Saint Lucia Jazz

For almost three decades, Bank of Saint Lucia has reinforced its commitment to the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival spanning events such as Main Stage, Soufriere and Monchy Jazz. The length of this partnership solidifies the Bank’s continued supp...

Dry Season Impacts WASCO’s Southern Water Supply

The dry season has impacted the Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO), affecting its ability to abstract and distribute water. A WASCO release explained that the situation particularly impacts the South of Saint Lucia. According to the release, the...

Senior Cop Confident Police Shooting Of Teenager Was Lawful

Deputy Police Commissioner Ronald Phillip on Friday expressed confidence that the police acted lawfully in a shooting on Tuesday that led to the death of a teenager. Nineteen-year-old Jay-Z Joseph succumbed following the Vieux Fort incident. The Depu...