Category : Caribbean and World News

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ECCB Urges Financial Institutions To Offer Basic Bank Accounts

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has called on all licensed financial institutions (LFIs) under the Banking Act of 2015 to introduce basic bank accounts for their customers starting December 1, 2024. The initiative reflects demands from citi...

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Hilaire Urges NAMALCO To Step Up Amid Roadwork Concerns

Motorists traveling the vital west coast road linking Castries to coastal communities are expressing growing frustration over the worsening road conditions, calling for immediate improvements. The road, which is currently undergoing rehabilitation by...

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Consumer Affairs Officers Now Sporting High-Visibility Suspenders

Starting this month, Complaints and Investigation Officers within the Consumer Affairs Department of the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives, and Consumer Affairs will be easier to identify, thanks to the introduct...

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ICAR To Attend Historic United Nations Conference

The Iyanola Council for the Advancement of Rastafari and Pan African People (ICAR)  is set to attend a significant conference hosted by the United Nations Permanent Forum for Persons of African Descent in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday  The confere...

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Saint Lucia Stay Unbeaten In U15 Cricket

Saint Lucia overcame an error-strewn first innings to pick up their second consecutive victory in the 2024 Winlott Inc Windward Islands Cricket Board Under-15 Championship, handing St Vincent & the Grenadines their first loss in the process. Sain...

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Saint Lucia To Address Oropouche Virus Concerns

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs in Saint Lucia is set to issue a formal statement regarding the emergence of Oropouche virus (OROV) in the region, following the confirmation of two cases in Barbados on December 6. In a press rel...

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Four People Injured In Motorcycle Collisions With Vehicles

Three men and a woman sustained multiple injuries in two separate motorcycle collisions with vehicles at the weekend. The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) responded to the first incident on Saturday at Rodney Bay and found a male and a female ‘conscio...

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Rutherford, Hope Guide Windies to Historic Win Against Bangladesh

The West Indies have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match CG United One Day International Series against Bangladesh, following a historic victory at Warner Park on Sunday. The thrilling win puts Daren Sammy’s team in the driver’s seat ahead of the rem...

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‘Open Deh!’ – Bandits Terrorise Castries Resident

Two hoodie-wearing bandits drove fear into the heart of a female Carellie, Castries, resident in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The woman, who requested anonymity and whom we will call Jane Doe for easy reference, recounted her terrifying experie...

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Police Probe Shooting of Vincentian National

Police responded after learning of a shooting incident at Water Works Road, Castries, at about 11:45 pm on Sunday. Details are still unclear. However, reports indicate that an unknown assailant shot a Vincentian national in the leg. It was the second...

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Orbtronics Announces Free Advanced Artificial Intelligence Course

Artificial intelligence continues to make its way into today’s society. Web development and software company, Orbtronics, is gearing up to host an Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Course for the youth. The company says the event will be a free,...

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CARILEC Urges Resilience After Devastating Hurricane Season

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended  on November 30, demonstrated the growing challenges of climate-related disasters in the Caribbean.  Over six months, the region experienced 18 named storms, including 11 hurricanes, five of...

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Saint Lucia Start U15 Cricket Chase

Saint Lucia got their pursuit of the 2024 Winlott Inc Windward Islands Cricket Board Under-15 Championship title underway in fine fashion, beating Grenada by five wickets on Sunday at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Saint Lucia captain and player-of-...