Category : Caribbean and World News

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Colombian, Venezuelan Charged For Cocaine, Guns & Ammunition

On Friday, November 15, 2024, the Drug Unit and Police Marine Unit conducted a joint land and sea operation from the Fond Bay (Malgretoute Beach) area to Praslin. Officers attached to the Marine Unit observed suspicious patterns of a vessel and commu...

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Heavy Rainfall Impacts Micoud North

Micoud North experienced flooding, landslides, and soil erosion due to heavy rainfall in the past few days. Parliamentary Representative Jeremiah Norbert disclosed that land slippage and excessive flooding mainly affected Escap, the Mon Repos Highway...

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Archbishop Calls For Urgency In Addressing Violence, Criminality

The local Roman Catholic Catholic church has raised its voice amid the current rampant wave of crime and violence. In an official statement, Archbishop of Castries The Most Reverend Gabriel Malzaire called on various elements of society to abstain fr...

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SAACS, Partner Agencies Discuss Youth Substance Abuse Study

The Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat (SAACS) recently convened a crucial discussion with representatives from partner agencies to review the findings of a three-month study on youth substance use in Saint Lucia.  The study, which focused...

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Saint Lucia, India Discuss Boosting Ties In Multiple Areas

Saint Lucia and India have discussed boosting ties in several areas, including tourism, technology, healthcare, pharma, and sports. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, held bilateral talks on the margins o...

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John Antoine- From Aerobics To Music

John Antoine has travelled the world, has been at the top of his game as a fitness instructor, won several international Aerobics Championships and readily admits he has hit rock bottom too. A humbling experience he says. After overcoming many obstac...

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Review: Buried Secrets, Family Drama Ignite In Family Ties

The Saturday, 16 November showing of Family Ties by Open Waters Theatre closed to resounding applause at a nearly packed National Cultural Centre. Written and directed by 35-year-old Tito Adams, the play wove a gripping tale around the Harris family—...

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Two Vessels Make Inaugural Port Calls To Soufriere

The town of Soufriere marked a momentous occasion as it welcomed the first cruise ships to its newly developed ports. The arrival of the vessels Ilma and Villa Vie Odyssey on Saturday signaled a significant milestone for the community.  As is traditi...

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Saint Lucia Prioritises Safety Along Two Major Road Projects

Saint Lucia is taking bold steps to improve road safety as part of its Millennium Highway and West Coast Road upgrades. Officials say the initiative, funded by the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnerships Fund and the Caribbean Developmen...

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Entrepreneur Advocates Security Technology Amid Crime Surge

As Saint Lucia prepares for the upcoming holiday season, there is an increased need for ways to safeguard homes, businesses, and loved ones, particularly with the ongoing crime situation affecting the nation. Local tech entrepreneur Kerwin Etienne,...

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Five Men Arrested, Guns & Ammunition Seized In Babonneau

At the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s (RSLPF) last press conference, Deputy Commander of the Special Services Unit, Inspector Small, announced that the Special Services Unit would intensify patrols and its presence. This announcement was followed b...

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Man Rushed To Hospital After Babonneau Shooting

On Thursday, Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) emergency personnel rushed a man to the hospital after responding to a shooting report. The incident occurred at about 12:30 am in Garrand, Babonneau. At the scene, the responders found the man conscious a...

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Sports Officials Emphasise Importance Of Discipline In Football

Saint Lucian football has often been noted for its abundance of talent, but commentators have also highlighted that aside from skill, players exhibiting discipline on and off the field is also important.  While the island does not lack footballing po...

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Northern Police Strengthening Community Ties

On Friday, November 15, 2024, officers from the Northern Policing Division gathered in Richfond to conduct what they described as ‘a community-focused police operation’. The Northern Division encompasses the Gros Islet, Babonneau, Richfon...