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The government continues to respond after Hurricane Beryl by distributing water tanks to registered farmers. The authorities expect the distribution to improve the farmers’ ability to store water, especially as seasonal droughts worsen. Agricul...
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November is music month in Saint Lucia, with November 22 recognized as St. Cecilia’s day or feast of musicians. As part of the observance this year, the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) will present “Mizik” a celebration of Saint Lucia’s musicia...
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The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) has disclosed that recent heavy rainfall has caused lower-than-normal water pressure for many areas across Saint Lucia. According to a company statement, reduced water production at its treatment plants dir...
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Frequent flooding remains a pressing issue for Saint Lucia, especially exacerbated by the island’s vulnerability to hurricanes and heavy rainfall. Despite initiatives from the Ministry of Infrastructure, inadequate drainage systems are a persistent...
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The West Indies men’s team is looking toward the future following a disappointing T20 International home series against England. The five-match campaign ended Sunday night at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, with the final fixture officially recorded as...
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Noting an alarming rise in diabetes globally over the past thirty years, World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for urgent action. Tedros explained that the situation reflects the increase in obesity, comp...
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Saint Lucia’s acting Prime Minister, Dr. Ernest Hilaire, has issued a statement following Monday’s brazen daylight shooting near Derek Walcott Square in Castries expressing regret over the incident. Hilaire described the shooting, which r...
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A fourteen-year-old male pedestrian was among three individuals who sustained injuries in two separate road incidents. The incidents occurred on Friday and Saturday. The teenage pedestrian was struck by a bicycle at La Caye, Dennery, on Friday, resul...
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Police have identified the victim of Monday’s fatal shooting near Derek Walcott Square in Castries. He has been identified as Jahiem Papius of Baboneau, pronounced dead at the scene by a medical practitioner. Another male was in critical condit...
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A daylight shooting near Derek Walcott Square in Castries has resulted in the death of one man and left another with gunshot injuries. The incident occurred around 2:20 PM, when, according to reports, multiple assailants approached two young men and...
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Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre will join regional Heads of Government for the Second CARICOM-India Summit on November 20, 2024. Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Hon. Narendra Modi, will deliver remarks along with CARICOM Chair and Prim...
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The Iyanola Council for the Advancement of Rastafari and Pan African People (ICAR), under the leadership of President Aaron ‘Ras Iron’ Alexander, has issued a strong call for action against the rising wave of Black-on-Black youth violence in the Cari...
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On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 about 6:00 p.m. Police Officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Department responded to a report of a stabbing at Millennium Highway, Castries. This homicide claimed the life of thirty-five (35) year old Danju...
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Recently, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) held a significant meeting with the National Council on Public Transportation (NCOPT) to address crucial safety concerns related to bus stops and routes. The discussions, led by Assistant Superint...
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The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) is continuing its criticisms of the present administration’s management of the economy, arguing that inflation levels can be better controlled. The UWP has promised that if reelected into office, its economic...
