Category : Caribbean and World News

- 2 months ago

Former Health Minister Is New OKEU Hospital Head

The Millennium Heights Medical Complex( MHMC), which encompasses the OKEU Hospital and the Wellness Centre here, has a new man at the helm. As of November 1, 2024 the operations at the facility, are being managed by Damian Greaves who will serve as C...

- 2 months ago

Pierre, Chastanet Preview Impact Of U.S. Elections On Saint Lucia

The leaders of Saint Lucia’s two main political parties,  Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and Leader of the Opposition Allen Chastanet, have both commented on major potential shifts in the global power structure. The global north is set for a...

- 2 months ago

Windies Win Big In Opening ODI

The West Indies opened their home series against England with a win by eight wickets in the first One Day International on Thursday. It was their sixth win in the last seven games played at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds in North Sound, Anti...

- 2 months ago

Exploring Cultural Synergies: Saint Lucia Meets New Orleans

Saint Lucia is exploring a new market with cultural similarities and French heritage—New Orleans. Spearheaded by Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture, and Information, the...

- 2 months ago

‘Reds’ Urges Volleyball Development Following Regional Success

Veteran sports commentator Dr Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira is calling for further development of volleyball following the success of the Saint Lucia women’s and men’s national teams at the recently concluded 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (E...

- 2 months ago

CXC To Launch AI-Powered Literacy, Numeracy System

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its educational services, particularly in literacy and numeracy as part of a broader digital transformation of the regional entity, according to CXC Regist...

- 2 months ago

Saint Lucian Talent Takes Centre Stage With ‘Family Ties’

On November 16, Open Waters Theatre will stage its third major play, ‘Family Ties’, at the National Cultural Centre. The play was written and directed by theatre enthusiast Tito Adams, 35, who says he uses the art form to both have a positive impact...

- 2 months ago

PS Addresses Redirection Of Castries Wellness Centre Services

Amid recent criticisms and this week’s opposition United Workers Party (UWP) protest outside the healthcare facility, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health has addressed the closure of the Castries Wellness Centre and the relocation...

- 2 months ago

Chastanet Challenges SLP On CIP, Infrastructure Programme

At a recent United Workers Party (UWP) briefing, opposition leader Allen Chastanet responded critically to the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) administration’s recent defending statements and current handling of the Citizenship by Investment Program (...

- 2 months ago

Crime: NPA President Speaks On Antigua’s Curfew For Minors Law

In response to Antigua and Barbuda’s newly amended Small Charges Act, enforcing a 10 pm to 6 am curfew for minors, Neal Fontenelle, President of the National Principals Association in Saint Lucia, has weighed in with his perspective on youth cr...

- 2 months ago

Soufriere Defeat Choiseul To Advance In Blackheart Tournament

Defending champions Soufriere kicked off their 2024 Blackheart Football tournament with a 2-0 victory over Choiseul. In front of a strong home crowd at the Soufriere Mini Stadium, the Sulphur City stars advanced to the next round, leaving their “noi...

- 2 months ago

Shark Education Training For Saint Lucia

The Sandals Foundation, Georgia Aquarium, and CLEAR Caribbean have partnered to host a series of shark education training workshops to improve shark education and awareness among fishers, students and technical team members between November 2-6 in De...

- 2 months ago

“Balanced” Team Picked for Windies ODIs vs England

Cricket West Indies has announced a 15-man squad for the One Day International (ODI) series against England, starting on Thursday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua & Barbuda. A notable highlight is the return of Guyanese batsman Shim...