The month of December sees Silver Shadow Performing Arts Academy celebrating its Silver Jubilee Anniversary as a cultural organization which has contributed tremendously to culture and dance in St. Lucia.
ARC Record Smashed For Fourth Consecutive Year
Rambler 88 Finishes First The Rambler 88 soared into the IGY Rodney Bay Marina on Monday afternoon at record speed …
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, OECS Strengthen Strategic Alliance
The OECS and Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens their institutional arrangements …
Don’t Cry for Fidel
THERE always comes a time when, forced by circumstances, you must do what you would have preferred not to. Mourning Fidel Castro’s death in words is my challenge today. But it is one which also allows the opportunity to reflect on the 40 years since his words inspired those of us here to establish the first Saint Lucia-Cuba Friendship Association in the wake of the 1976 terrorist bombing of the Cubana Airline in Barbados.
Alliance Francaise Hosting Theatre From French Guiana
Alliance Francaise of Saint Lucia with its Director Evelyne Gasse is fulfilling its mandate of cultural exchange between the English-speaking …
Extra-Curricular Activities, Key To Productivity – N.C.P.C. Perspective
FEW would dispute the benefits of a good education. The attainment of high academic achievement helps in furthering careers, aids in informed decision making and allows for the obtainment of better pay. Whilst education plays a significant role in personal development from a young age, extra-curricular activities are also key.
The Great St. Lucia – Taiwan Show-Off
HEAVY focus was placed on bilateral trade when 72 Saint Lucian and Taiwanese companies teamed up to show off some of their best products at this year’s Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Exhibition held at Johnsons Centre in Rodney Bay.
Castries Mayor Hosts Meeting With Arcade Vendors
The Office of the Mayor last week enjoyed a cordial and successful meeting with Arcade Vendors. The consultation focused on …
Sandals hosts the ‘fun prince’ for a second time
The staff of the Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort are still basking in the afterglow of hosting …
Saint Lucia’s Civil Society Ranks The Sustainable Development Goals
A two-day consultation seeking to obtain views of Saint Lucia’s civil society on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the …
OECS Intellectual Property Online Forum Slated for December 2, 9 and 16
The Competitive Business Unit (CBU) of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission wishes to invite firms and individual …
Suspicious death at St. Louis Street, Castries
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Sharon Desir, a resident of the CDC Apartments, St. Louis Street, …
Suspicious Death in La Clery
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a male individual identified as Gregory Smith of La Clery. On …
Police Recognize Excellence at Police Awards Ceremony
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has concluded its annual week of activities dubbed Police Week. Police Week 2016 …
Stabbing on Darling Road, Castries
Police are investigating a stabbing incident which occurred on Saturday, November 26, 2016 about 6:20 p.m. on Darling Road, Castries. …
Reifer Gives Jaguars Lead
RAYMON Reifer followed up a career-best five-wicket haul with his ninth first class half-century to help put two-time reigning champions Guyana Jaguars on top on day two of their day/night third round encounter against Windward Islands Volcanoes here Sunday.
A Fourth Veterans Hat-Trick
SEVENTEEN goals were scored in six games last weekend in Veterans In Sports Inc Football Tournament played at the Phillip Marcellin Grounds in Vieux Fort in front of appreciative crowds. The highlight was the tournament’s fourth hat-trick scored by VSADC’s Guy Jn Baptiste versus Behind the College All Stars. Defending champions Soufriere edged out Vieux Fort South 2 – 1, Micoud had a similar margin of victory over Dennery and FLOW Lancers played to a goalless draw with Congorians.
Basketball Training for National Tryouts
AS part of its many initiatives, the Saint Lucia Basketball Federation (SLBF) is hosting three training sessions at the Vigie Sports Complex from to facilitate National Team Tryouts. The training sessions commenced yesterday and continue on December 5 and December 12.
Holder Shoots Up In ODI Rankings
WEST INDIES captain Jason Holder has shot up in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Bowlers and also moved up in the lists for batsmen and all-rounders after a fine show in a One-Day International tri-series in Zimbabwe that Sri Lanka won on Sunday. Holder’s nine wickets in the tournament were not enough to help the World Twenty20 champions reach the final as Zimbabwe edged them out in a rain-reduced last league match, but the haul was enough to propel him nine places up to 15th in the rankings for bowlers.
Two SLFA U-21 Quarter Finals Today
FOOTBALL action continues today in the Saint Lucia Football Association Under-21 male tournament with a double-header at the Phillip Marcellin Grounds in the second set of quarterfinal matches. From 6:00 p.m. Gros Islet will do battle against the SLFA National Under-17s while Vieux Fort South with the experienced Leon Alexander in goal will host Canaries at 8:00 p.m. Leon was adjudged the best goalkeeper in the recently-held Blackheart tournament which the Vieux Fort South senior team won.