Category : Caribbean and World News

- 1 week ago

Suspect Arrested After BOSL ATMs Vandalised

Police have confirmed the arrest of a male suspect after the vandalism of several Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL) ATMs. According to the police, the suspect has a history of mental illness. The vandalism occurred between midday and 3 PM  on Sunday at the...

- 1 week ago

Young Piton Boyz To Play U17 World Cup Qualifiers

The Saint Lucia national team will face Jamaica, El Salvador, and the Cayman Islands in the Concacaf Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers next year. The official draw was conducted by Concacaf on Friday. Drawn in Group H, the Young Piton Boyz will play their ga...

- 1 week ago

Miss Royal BVI Police Force Crowned “Miss True Blue”

Organisers of the inaugural “True Blue Beauty Pageant,” have described the event as a success. The pageant was organized by the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (C.F.P.W.A.) and was held on Friday at the E. St. Luce Finance and Con...

- 1 week ago

U.S. Offloads $115M In Drugs After Caribbean Sea Mission

The crew of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Resolute offloaded an estimated $115 million in cocaine and marijuana after completing a Caribbean Sea deployment. The crew offloaded the approximately 9,690 pounds of cocaine and 5,490 pounds of marij...

- 1 week ago

Senate To Meet On Tuesday

A Sitting of the Senate is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 with Papers to be laid by the Honourable Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information and Leader of Government Busine...

- 1 week ago

Pierre Urges Citizens To Obey The Laws, Cooperate With Police

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has called on citizens to play their role in the country’s security. “As citizens, let us play our part in citizen security by obeying the laws and cooperating with the police,” Pierre, who is respons...

- 1 week ago

La Clery Are SPFL Tier 1 Champions!

The first-ever Saint Lucia Semi-Pro Football League (SPFL) Tier 1 championship game was played on Saturday evening at the Dennery Playing Field, La Clery defeating previously unbeaten Central Castries 3-1 in a very eventful game between two teams on...

- 1 week ago

Constitution Park Expo Adds To Kweyol Activities

A two day  Business Creative Industries & Cultural Exchange Expo added to the hustle and bustle of the city of Castries over the weekend. The event was held on  Friday at Constitution Park and also added another dimension to Kweyol activities for...

- 1 week ago

Corentia Esnard Believes In Preserving Heritage Through Fashion

Starting a business is no small feat; keeping it running for over 30 years is legendary. Managing Director – Designer of Talies Garments Ltd., Corentia Esnard, began her journey in the clothing industry in 1987. What started as a small-scale op...

- 1 week ago

Toronto’s Toxic Sounds Keeping Saint Lucian Culture Alive!

On Sunday October 20 Toxic Sounds Crew, SakPase Toronto, and Music DR Promo in Toronto, staged their annual Kwéyòl activity to coincide with activities for Kwéyòl Heritage Month Celebrations in Saint Lucia. The event was held at De Runa Banquet Hall...

- 1 week ago

Police Unveil Mon Repos Jounen Kweyol Traffic Management Plan

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has announced traffic management arrangements for Jounen Kweyol festivities in Mon Repos on Sunday. Mon Repos is one of three communities that will be hosting Jounen Kweyol activities, the others being Anse...

- 1 week ago

SJH Addresses Challenges Amid Surge In Emergency Admissions

Following a surge in emergency department admissions, Health Ministry officials met in the south to address the challenges at St. Jude Hospital (SJH). The discussions aimed to develop a plan to manage patient care and relieve strain on the hospital’s...

- 2 weeks ago

Gros Islet Crowned Sandals U19 Cricket Champs

The Gros Islet team was officially crowned champions of the annual Sandals Under-19 Cricket Tournament during a closing ceremony on Thursday at Sandals Regency La Toc. Under the leadership of head coach Alton Crafton, the team dominated the series,...

- 2 weeks ago

‘Yardie’ Shakes Up New York Wrestling Arena 

Well-known Saint Lucian media personality and music producer Andrew “Yardie” Haynes took the New York Wrestling Arena by storm on Saturday. Yardie made his first appearance with Wrestling is Now (WIN) in Brooklyn, where he entered the rin...

- 2 weeks ago

Food Safety Guidelines Issued For Jounen Kwéyòl

Recognizing the critical importance of food safety during the upcoming Jounen Kweyol festivities, the Ministry of Health, Wellness & Elderly Affairs is committed to preventing foodborne illnesses and safeguarding public health through strict food...