Category : Caribbean and World News

British Man Arrested After Shocking Incident In Rodney Bay

A man whom police identified as a British national is facing initial assault and damage to property charges after a disturbing incident on Thursday that left construction workers injured and sparked public outrage. Well-informed sources have told St...

Felix Upset Over STEP Allocation; Says Govt Decreased It

Choiseul/Saltibus MP Bradley Felix expresses his disappointment with the government over his constituency allocation for the Christmas Short-Term Employment Programme (STEP). Felix describes the decrease in his STEP allocation as a form of victimisat...

73-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Suspected Drowning

Tragedy struck at the Gros Islet beachfront Thursday when the body of 73-year-old Bernadine Edwin was discovered near the shoreline around 9:40 p.m. Edwin has been identified as a resident of Edge Water, Gros Islet who was known to frequent the sea....

WATCH: Ministry Issues Festive Season Food Safety Advisory

Observing that more people develop food poisoning or gastroenteritis around this time, Saint Lucia’s Health Ministry has issued a festive season food advisory. The advisory reminded the public of preventive measures to help protect them and the...

Mary Francis Renews Call For A National Human Rights Commission

Mary Francis, Director of the National Centre for Legal Aid and Human Rights Inc., has commended the government’s disability awareness efforts, while renewing her call for establishing a National Human Rights Commission in Saint Lucia. Francis empha...

RSLPF Benefits From Advanced Intelligence, Crime Scene Training

Thirty-one Saint Lucian police officers have received advanced training from two Taiwanese Instructors in advanced crime-fighting techniques. The officers underwent the training as the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) continues to bolster its c...

Saint Lucia To Export Some Derelict Vehicles For Recycling

The campaign to remove derelict vehicles from roadsides and public spaces in Saint Lucia involves exporting some of the items for recycling. The disclosure came from Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA) Information and Communications...

West Indies Announce Squad For ODIs Against Bangladesh

Cricket West Indies has announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh. The Windies will face the Tigers in white-ball cricket during the festive season to close out this year’s cricket calendar....

Pierre Commits To Inclusiveness As Budget Meetings Begin

On Thursday, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Philip J. Pierre committed to transparency and inclusiveness as he began meetings with the heads of departments of various government agencies to prepare for the 2025-2026 budget. “Prime Min...

Saint Lucia To Host Windwards U15 Cricket

Saint Lucia will seek to wrest the WINLOTT Inc Windward Islands Cricket Board Under-15 title back from the Commonwealth of Dominica this coming weekend, when the 2024 tournament gets underway at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground (DSCG), Gros Islet Play...

Mother Awaiting Daughter’s Facial Reconstruction Surgery

Six-year-old Julie Desir, who sustained a gunshot injury to her face during a shooting incident near her La Pointe, Dennery home, is patiently awaiting her facial reconstruction surgery. A stray bullet struck the youngster. The incident, which occur...

Norbert Wants More Media Emphasis On Police Successes

Minister for Crime Prevention, Jeremiah Norbert, says the efforts of law enforcement personnel are going unnoticed and underrepresented in the media. This comes hot on the heels of Acting Police Commissioner, Verne Garde, announcing a rebranding of...

IRD Urges Taxpayers To Act Before Amnesty Ends

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has urged taxpayers to take advantage of the extended tax amnesty, now available until May 1, 2025. According to a National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) release, the amnesty waives all penalties,...

“Too Much Anger!” – Pierre Calls For Peace, Goodwill

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has expressed a wish for a peaceful Christmas while voicing concern over what he described as a growing climate of anger and mistrust. “There is too much anger in this country,” Pierre said. “At least...

United States Coast Guard Offloads $182.8 Million In Cocaine

On Monday, the crew of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloaded over 16,100 pounds of cocaine worth about $182.8 million in Port Everglades. The crew worked alongside interagency and international partners to interdict the illicit narc...