Category : Caribbean and World News

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Pierre To Intensify Climate Justice Advocacy Post Beryl

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has observed that the experiences of the people of Union Island and Canouan after Hurricane Beryl’s passage amplify the need for climate justice. “My Prime Ministerial colleagues and I will intensify our ca...

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A Call For Private Sector Investment In Agriculture Post Beryl

After Hurricane Beryl devastated the Region’s agriculture, there was a call for private sector investment in the industry. “Private sector investment in sustainable agriculture is now crucial to bolster advantages and address challenges,...

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2024 Junior Carnival Parade Winners Announced

After an exciting season filled with cultural activities such as the National Schools Calypso Competition, Schools Pan Festival, and the School Tour, Junior Carnival 2024 climaxed with the parade of the bands on Sunday, July 14. A total of 10 bands...

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‘Totally Unacceptable’

A man who mounted the ‘All In’ sculpture in Castries and waved a Dominica flag has attracted criticism from Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire. Hilaire, Minister of Tourism and Creative Industries, told reporters Thursday that what...

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RSLPF Welcomes A Canine Into Its Ranks

On Thursday, July 18, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) hosted a Handing Over Ceremony at Police Headquarters, Castries. During the event, the organisation received a Canine (K-9) from the Gendarmerie. In attendance were the Honourable...

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WATCH: ‘A Great Success’ – PM On Saint Lucia Carnival

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has lauded Saint Lucia Carnival organisers and all who contributed to making the event a ‘great success.’ “Most of all, I want to thank the public of Saint Lucia,” he stated while expressing gra...

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‘Person Of Interest’ Assisting In Kerdel Amedee Homicide Probe

Police have disclosed that a person of interest is in custody assisting them in their investigation into the fatal shooting of Kerdel Amedee at Barre Denis. Deputy Police Commissioner Ronald Phillip made the disclosure on Wednesday. On Sunday, July 1...

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Carnival Winners Announced

By Tony Nicholas Tribe of Twel headed by veteran mas man Adrian Augier is the band of the year for Saint Lucia Carnival 2024. The band’s portrayal for this year was entitled “Wade in the Water.” The winners in the various categories, which were judge...

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Record Visitor Arrivals For Lucian Carnival

By Tony Nicholas Preliminary visitor arrival figures for Saint Lucia Carnival 2024 point to the numbers trending above 18,000. That is according to the Public Relations Manager at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Geraine George. The announcement ca...

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Pierre Joins Other Caribbean Leaders On Post-Beryl Tour Of SVG

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, along with other Caribbean leaders, visited Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to assess the impact of Hurricane Beryl and demonstrate solidarity with the affected communities. This visit followed a similar trip to...

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Ricky T Does It Again

By Tony Nicholas “Yo oh oh oh oh, wham to dem, yo oh oh oh oh, Tizzle again,” has been his trademark opening refrain and this year Ricky T has certainly done it again. The energetic soca performer has copped the Road March title for the ninth time. T...

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Gros Islet Teenager Payton Orr Reported Missing

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, about 9:00am, the Gros-Islet Police Station received a report concerning a missing thirteen-year-old female resident of Mongiraud, Gros-Islet. The teenager identified as thirteen-year-old (13) Payton Orr, was last seen on...

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One Win For Saint Lucia In Martinique Boxing

By Terry Finisterre A team of four fighters from Saint Lucia traveled to Martinique at the weekend for the sixth Martinique Boxing Show, hosted by the Move & Box Academy. They came away with one win. Orlando Monrose from the Castries gym competed...