Category : Caribbean and World News

- 5 months ago

$800,000 Injection For Distress Support Fund

The anxiety of becoming homeless and dispossessed as a result of a fire and other natural and man-made hazards can feel overwhelming. Survivors of house fires confront uncertainties and endure tribulation. Poor and low-income households typically...

- 5 months ago

NCDs Contributing To OKEU Hospital Bed Management Crisis

Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), along with injuries from accidents and acts of violence, have contributed to a bed management crisis at the OKEU Hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department. The disclosure came during Wednes...

- 5 months ago

Saint Lucia Government Issues Zoom Meeting Scam Alert

The Saint Lucia Government has advised citizens to beware of a Zoom meeting invitation scam, warning citizens not to entertain the fraudsters. “We’ve received reports of unsolicited phone calls asking people to join a Zoom meeting by the...

- 5 months ago

Water Emergency Still In Force Despite Recent Heavy Rains

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. wishes to inform the public that heavy rains experienced over the last several days have led to increased water levels of our primary water sources, leading to a marginal increase in water production. The Water Rel...

- 5 months ago

River Doree Combined School Emerges As Cricket Champions

 Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its annual ‘Five for Fun’ cricket programme. The closing game and ceremony, held at the Phillip Marcellin Grounds, Vieux Fort on Friday, May 31, 2024, highlighted the...

- 5 months ago

‘Empowering Our People For A Better Saint Lucia’

Putting People First remains the guiding principle that influences the decisions taken by the Hon. Philip J. Pierre-led Administration to improve our communities, strengthen our economy and protect the interest of the citizens of Saint Lucia. The nee...

- 5 months ago

WATCH: Callaloo Building In Marchand For Demolition

The Saint Lucia Government has announced plans to demolish the Callaloo Building in Marchand as part of moves to transform Castries East. The building’s demolition is also intended to create a safer community environment. We hear more in this r...

- 5 months ago

Kudos For Sandals Investment In Caribbean Tourism

Chief Executive Officer of Inter-Caribbean Airlines Trevor Sadler has praised Sandals Resorts for its commitment to the growth and development of regional tourism, as it continues to open new resorts creating employment and generating economic activi...

- 5 months ago

Pierre Congratulates Mexico’s First Female President

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has congratulated Mexico’s first female President on behalf of Saint Lucia’s people and government. Climate Scientist Claudia Sheinbaum, a protege of Mexico’s popular outgoing President Andres Manuel...

- 5 months ago

Teenager Stabbed In Castries

Emergency personnel from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) rushed a teenager to the OKEU Hospital Tuesday after he sustained stab wounds near the Forestiere bus stand in Castries. According to initial reports, the eighteen-year-old Bagatelle, Castr...

- 5 months ago

Inaugural National Schools Pan Festival Set For Saturday

Seven Teams comprising ten schools, will participate in the inaugural National Schools Pan Festival scheduled for 2 pm on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the SAAB, Vigie, Castries. The Pan Festival forms part of activities for Junior Carnival and was deve...

- 5 months ago

CXC Reverses Decision To Suspend Certain Subjects

Arising from a meeting today with Ministers of Education from across the region, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) will continue to offer syllabuses for Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination® (CAPE®) Green Engineering, CAPE® Electrical a...

- 5 months ago

SLFS Reports Over 350 Responses To Vehicle Incidents This Year

It has been a busy 2024 so far for the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) responding to 370 vehicle incidents between January and May. During that period, SLFS emergency responders transported 575 patients. March this year was the busiest month, recordi...

- 5 months ago

OECS Opposition Leaders Urge Common CIP Standard

Four Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) opposition leaders have reaffirmed the value of the region’s Citizenship By Investment Programme (CIP) initiatives. However, in a joint statement, the opposition leaders from Saint Lucia, Ant...

- 5 months ago

Veronique Elie – A Century of Resilience And Grace

Vieux Fort resident Veronique Elie, affectionately known as Ma Marque, Ma Marc, Ma Elvay, or Elvalina, stands as a beacon of resilience and grace, celebrating 100 years of an extraordinary life. Born on May 11, 1924, she is the eldest child of Philom...