Category : Caribbean and World News

- 6 months ago

‘No New Taxes’ Coming In Saint Lucia Budget

Although the government is still finalising the national budget, Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Wayne Girard, has disclosed there would be no new taxes. “This year there will be no new taxes,” Girard told reporters at a press briefi...

- 6 months ago

Rayneau Wants To Sell Agricultural Produce To Sandals

Saint Lucia businessman Rayneau Gajadhar is discussing selling agricultural produce to the Sandals resort, which is due to open in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on March 27. Gajadhar has launched the agricultural exports company Rayneau Industries...

- 6 months ago

SLHTA President Says Division Not An Option For Success

The President of the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) issued a call to unity as the Island celebrated its 45th independence anniversary. In an Independence Day message, Paul Collymore noted that Saint Lucia was at a critical ju...

- 6 months ago

Pierre Commits To National Unity In Independence Message

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre underscored his administration’s commitment to national unity in an address to mark Saint Lucia’s 45th Independence Anniversary. He spoke during an Independence Day rally at the Soufriere mini-stadium on Th...

- 6 months ago

Family Member Suspects Revenge In Dennery Killing

A family member suspects revenge was the motive in the fatal shooting of a Richmond, Dennery man in his forties. “My Niece call me and say they shot Ratta,” a family member told reporters regarding the death of the victim, whom police ide...

- 6 months ago

Police Launch Probe Into Dennery Homicide

On Thursday, February 22, 2024, about 9:40 p.m., the Richfond Police Station responded to a report of a fatal shooting, at Richfond, Dennery. Baune Dumar, a forty-seven-year-old (47) resident of Grande Ravine, Dennery sustained multiple apparent guns...

- 6 months ago

Police Appeal For Information After Vieux Fort Double Homicide

On Thursday, February 22, 2024 about 7:50 p.m., the Criminal Investigations Department in Vieux-Fort, responded to a shooting, which occurred between Roots Alley and George Shine Drive, Vieux-Fort. Following the incident, six (6) men were assessed, h...

- 6 months ago

‘One Shot’, Two Others Killed In Gun Violence

Three people died following a flare-up of gun violence as Saint Lucia celebrated its 45th anniversary of Independence. Two men were shot dead at West Hall in Vieux Fort, while another male was found with a gunshot wound to the head in Richfond, Denne...

- 6 months ago

Shots Fired In Vieux Fort – One Dead, Others Injured

One man is confirmed dead in a hail of bullets at West Hall Group, Vieux Fort, on Thursday, and at least two other individuals sustained injuries in the latest flare-up of gun violence. An eyewitness told St. Lucia Times that amid the gunfire, Saint...

- 6 months ago

BTC Celebrates 64 Years Of Transformative Service

February 20, 2024, marked a significant milestone for the Boys Training Centre (BTC) as it proudly celebrated 64 years of dedicated service to male wards in Saint Lucia. Serving as the sole juvenile male rehabilitation institution in the country, the...

- 6 months ago

Saint Lucia Expands Travel Options From France

Saint Lucia has exciting news for European and French travelers, with the introduction of an enhanced service from Air Caraïbes called NavigAir. This development follows the recent launch of Air Caraïbes flight TX510 from France to Fort-de-France,...

- 6 months ago

Americas States Attend Global Pandemic Accord Meeting

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) convened countries of the Americas for a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss progress in the negotiations for a possible future global pandemic accord. The objective of the two-day meeting last week...

- 6 months ago

Anse La Raye Fish Fry Is Back

After a hiatus that felt like an eternity, the Anse La Raye community is thrilled to announce the return of the Anse La Raye Fish Fry, set to take place on the scenic Front Street on Friday, February 23rd, 2024. This highly anticipated event is made...

- 6 months ago

Six People Rushed To Hospital After Goodlands Crash

The spate of accidents in Saint Lucia continued on Wednesday despite an from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) for road users to exercise caution. SLFS emergency responders rushed six people to the OKEU Hospital following a head-on collision betwee...

- 6 months ago

Police Officers Complete Fingerprint Course

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Foundation Fingerprint Course, held from January 29, 2024, to February 9, 2024. The programme, facilitated by Mr. Narace Ramnarine of the Law Enforceme...