Category : Caribbean and World News

- 1 week ago

Prospere Expresses Relief As Banana Boxes Arrive

Amid a shortage that has significantly impacted farmers, some banana box arrived in Saint Lucia on Tuesday morning. A shipment of 8,500 boxes came from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, marking a crucial step in addressing the ongoing shortage and pr...

- 1 week ago

Sandals Opens Its 18th Resort

In an intimate ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating Sandals Resorts’ entry into the largely undiscovered destination of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the only Caribbean born superbrand welcomed its first guests to a nature-forward experience bri...

- 1 week ago

LUCELEC Announces Key Leadership Appointments

Following an organizational redesign in support of the Company’s 2035 Strategic Business Plan, St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) has announced new appointments to its Executive Management Team (EMT). These new appointees are Chief Engi...

- 1 week ago

SLNA Issues Statement On Alleged SJH Incident

The St. Lucia Nurses Association (SLNA) has issued a statement regarding an alleged incident at St. Jude Hospital (SJH), involving the Nursing Director and a nursing staff. A viral social media post titled ‘What Is Going On At Our St. Jude Hosp...

- 1 week ago

Police Appeal For Information After Bruceville Homicide

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 about 6:10 a.m., Police Officers attached to the Criminal Investigation Department, Vieux Fort, responded to a homicide at Bruceville, Vieux Fort. One male victim was discovered with apparent gunshot wounds to his body. He...

- 1 week ago

Saint Lucia Awaiting Banana Box Imports To Alleviate Shortage

Saint Lucia’s Agriculture Ministry has bought 17,000 banana and plantain boxes from the Dominican Republic to alleviate a shortage that has negatively impacted local farmers. The shortage has contributed to wasted crops. The shipment of boxes w...

- 1 week ago

Virginia Albert-Poyotte Returns To Cabinet After Heart Attack

On Monday, Home Affairs Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte returned to Cabinet after a heart attack in February. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced the Minister’s return on Facebook. I am pleased to have Hon. Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyott...

- 1 week ago

Vieux Fort Police Probe Fatal Shooting

Police in Vieux Fort have commenced a homicide investigation after a man sustained apparent gunshot wounds. Residents identified the deceased as 39-year-old Antonio Theodore of Bruceville Vieux Fort. Emergency personnel from the Vieux Fort Fire Stati...

- 1 week ago

Government Notes Consumer Savings From LPG Subsidies

LPG cooking gas is a necessity for most Saint Lucian households. External factors like supply chain disruptions and instability in the international crude oil market can trigger increases in retail prices. However, high fuel prices have a disproporti...

- 1 week ago

Felix Responds To Pierre’s Invitation To Join The Cabinet

Choiseul-Saltibus MP Bradley Felix of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has responded to Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s invitation to join the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) administration. Pierre announced the invitation at Monday&#...

- 1 week ago

Police Recover Shotgun In Anse La Raye

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) conducted a joint police operation, which focused on various communities within Northern and Central Divisions, including Grass Street, Odsan, Bagatelle, Bisee Careille in Castri...

- 1 week ago

Pierre Says ‘Calixte Can Defend Himself’

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, describing Sir Calixte George as a grown man whom he has great respect for, told reporters on Monday that he would not be drawn into defending the former Minister. Sir Calixte is the center of controversy over remarks...

- 1 week ago

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...

- 1 week ago

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...