Category : Caribbean and World News

- 3 months ago

Three-Day Program Promises Only Good News!

In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV, and radio, a three-day live event open to the public will deliver only good news! One of the largest convention organizations in the world will again return to Bexon with a much-anticip...

- 3 months ago

PM Promises Support For Grenada’s Post-Hurricane Recovery

On June 10, 2024, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre joined Grenada Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell and other regional Heads of Government for a tour of Carriacou to gain first-hand insight into the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl on July...

- 3 months ago

Police Recover Firearm, Ammunition

On Tuesday, July 8, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force carried out another successful series of joint exercises involving officers from the Special Operations Team, Bicycle Patrol Unit, Vulnerable Persons Team, Traffic Enforcement Team (TET), S...

- 3 months ago

ECCB Observes 48 Years Of EC Dollar Peg

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has marked a significant milestone as the EC dollar, pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of EC$2.70 to US$1.00, remains robust after 48 years. The EC Dollar was first pegged to the US Dollar on 7 July 197...

- 3 months ago

Pierre Highlights Climate Justice Urgency After Carriacou Visit

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has highlighted the urgency of climate mitigation and adaptation and the need for climate justice after a visit to the hurricane-ravaged sister island of Grenada, Carriacou. The PM paid a one-day visit to Grenada on We...

- 3 months ago

Fire Chief Congratulates Sly

Fire Chief Ditney Downes has congratulated Firefighter #596 Sylvinus Charles, whose stage name is ‘Sly’, on winning the 2024 Groovy Soca Monarch competition. Sly won with his rendition of ‘Damn Proud Lucian’ during a night tha...

- 3 months ago

Former India International To Hold Spin Clinic In Saint Lucia

CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA; THURSDAY JULY 11, 2024 – Former Indian international spinning all-rounder Sunil Joshi, is scheduled to conduct a spin bowling clinic from Monday July 15 – Tuesday July 30, 2024, here in Saint Lucia. The clinic is a continued co...

- 3 months ago

Saint Lucia Business Pioneer Arnott Valmont Is 104

Long-serving Saint Lucia businessman and philanthropist Arnott Valmont celebrated his 104th birthday this week. Family members cited his frequent ‘power naps,’ exercise, and diet as reasons for his longevity. His daily routine at 5 am was...

- 3 months ago

Pierre Assists Craft Vendor

Prime Minister Hon Philip J Pierre demonstrated his  commitment to small businesses by facilitating the empowerment of a local artisan and vendor. This gesture exemplifies Prime Minister Pierre’s  broader philosophy of nurturing entrepreneurshi...

- 3 months ago

Police Probe Death Of Vieux Fort Resident

Saint Lucia police are investigating a death that occurred at Vieux Fort on Wednesday. At about 4:45 pm, the Vieux Fort Police Station received a report of a shooting at Dierre Morne, Vieux Fort. Officers found Moses Amedee, a man in his fifties, had...

- 3 months ago

SLFS Enhances Its Flood, Water Emergency Preparedness

By Keira St. Rose Twenty Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) officers completed a rigorous five-day Swift Water Training programme from July 1st to July 5th, 2024. The training equipped the officers with essential skills to handle flood and water emergen...

- 3 months ago

Smiling Despite Adversity – Hit & Run Victim Speaks Out

By Keira St. Rose La Clery, Castries resident Delores Desir-Marquis says she has been in constant pain and discomfort since an unlicensed motorbike rider collided with her on Tuesday, March 19th. Delores, a mother of three children, two of whom are...

- 3 months ago

MHMC Makes Urgent Appeal For Blood Donations

The Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC) is making an urgent plea to the public as the Blood Bank seeks to restock a critically low supply of blood and blood products. The Mobile Blood Bank is situated at the William Peter Boulevard on Mondays,...

- 3 months ago

RSLPF Welcomes New Special Constables

On Monday, July 8, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) welcomed nine new Special Police Constables into the ranks of the organisation. The Special Police Constables received addresses from Sergeant No. 806 Joseph, Assistant Superintend...

- 3 months ago

Male Regional Under 19 Cricket Bowls Off On Thursday

By Robertson Henry KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES; WEDNESDAY 10, 2024: Hosts the Windward Islands led by captain Stephan Pascal, take on defending champions Jamaica at the Arnos Vale Cricket Ground from 09:30 a.m. tomorrow Thursday July 11...