The Saint Lucia Labour Party continues to express its deepest concern with the actions of the Allen Chastanet administration which …
SLP says it will review all citizenships granted by UWP under the new CIP provisions
A Hard Pill to Swallow
ITâS a hard thing watching, reading or listening to the news these days knowing that at least one crime story might overshadow whatever positives are being achieved in this country. Quite often, the nation is left seemingly at a loss for words and comprehension as to why âgood boysâ and âgood girlsâ keep raping our women, robbing our homes or killing each other through senseless violence.
Desalination Plants for St. Lucia?
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WITH the scarcity of potable water increasingly becoming a major headache for consumers, the introduction of desalination plants in Saint …
Now, a âFestivalâ For Our Nobel Laureates
A name change to what had traditionally become known as Nobel Laureate Week is expected to add more enthusiasm to this yearâs event that pays homage to Saint Luciaâs two Nobel Prize-winners, Sirs William Arthur Lewis and Derek Alton Walcott…
Emergency Personnel At Barbados Training
SECURITY, public health and disaster management personnel from across the Caribbean are being put to the test as they participate in a training exercise aimed at improving regional responses during an emergency situation. The exercise, Synergy 2017, will present emergency scenarios that could occur in the Caribbean region. The exercise started yesterday and continue today at the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) based in Barbados.
U.S. Company To Build CIP Hotel in Grenada
ST. GEORGEâS, Grenada, CMC â A United States-based company is set to invest US$58 million in the Grenada tourism industry under the islandâs Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) that Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell said is a way of âbringing serious investments to the countryâ. The five-star KimptonKawana Bay Resort, due to open in 2019, will comprise 110 luxury studio rooms and 45 suites. Twelve additional penthouse apartments will also be available for sale to private owners.
World ARC Sets Sail for Colombia
THE 7th edition of the World ARC (2017-18) fleet set sail from Rodney Bay at noon on Saturday in near perfect weather conditions with winds up to 20 knots, creating a kaleidoscope of colours heading down the coast to Castries. Leading the was the committee vessel, Reel Extreme, with Minister of Tourism Dominic Fedee, World Cruising Club officials, members of the Saint Lucia Tourist Board, Island Global Yachting and the Saint Lucia Yacht Club, on board.
New Moroccon Envoy Promises Stronger Ties
MOROCCOâS new Ambassador to St. Lucia, AbderrahimKadmiri has promised that his country will continue to strengthen the cooperation that exists between the two countries. Ambassador Kadmiri who came to St. Lucia a month ago spoke to reporters Tuesday taking the time to introduce himself and his country.
St. Lucia, Taiwan Sign MOU
TAIWAN and St. Lucia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) providing for cooperation in the exchange of financial intelligence …
OECS Public Education Series
THE Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States will tomorrow hold a public education forum series to dialogue with the people of the OECS on key topics impacting the future of the region. The series, dubbed ViniKozĂ© â Kweyol for âletâs chatâ â is part of the public education component of the OECS 10th EDF Regional Integration Programme.
CRIMINAL STUDENTS – Police Show Off Weapons And Drugs Seized
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TED King, the police corporal in charge of the northern section of the Community Relations Branch is calling for crime prevention programmes targeting secondary school students following an astounding amount of weapons and illegal drugs seized from them last year and the year before. Warning that offenders and victims of crime are getting younger at an alarming rate, which should be a cause for concern to the nation, he promised that his department will continue its pro-active approach in educating the youth through school presentations, organizing crime prevention programmes and conducting professional random school searches and interventions.
WICBâs New CEO
THE West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has appointed Johnny Grave as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a rigorous recruitment process led by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Barbados. Grave joins the organization with a wealth of experience from both the Professional Cricketersâ Association (PCA) in the UK, where he has been the Commercial Director for the past 9 years and Surrey County Cricket Club, where he held several senior leadership roles.
Windies U-19 Victors To Tour South Africa
ST JOHNâS, Antigua â The West Indies Under-19 team will have a seven-match tour of South Africa in mid-year as they continue preparation for the International Cricket Councilâs Under-19 World Cup. West Indies won their first Under-19 World Cup in February 2016 in Bangladesh, under the captaincy of ShimronHetmyer. The Caribbean side will again be coached by Graeme West and will look to defend the trophy when they play in New Zealand in January, 2018.
Barbados Names Strong Super 50 Team
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jan 8, CMC â Selectors here have named a star-studded Barbados Pride 14-man squad to contest this monthâs Regional Super50. The side boasts 12 current West Indies players, making them one of the pre-tournament favourites for the January 24 to February 18 one-day championship carded for Antigua and Barbados.
Labour Productivity – Key Driver of Economic Growth And Competitiveness
SAINT LUCIAâS economy in recent years has demonstrated sluggish growth which is indicative of our vulnerable and fragile main economic sectors. As such, for the last five years GDP growth has averaged at -0.4 percent. Therefore the question is- How can we improve the economic conditions of the local economy that will lead to more jobs, better prices and upward social mobility?
Dear Mr. Prime Minister
DEAR Mr. Prime Minister, lend me your ear. Iâd like to speak solely to you in my first Sounding Off for the New Year. How do you feel when you look at the state of our island today? I mean how do you really feel? Before we go further, Iâm not blaming you for any of it, youâre only fresh off the boat and what is going on now is the result of decades of hard workâŠor lack thereof, But I just want to know how the current state makes you feel.
Flow Plate Semi Finals
THE semifinalists of the 2016-2017 Veterans/FLOW Plate Football Championships have been decided following last weekendâs quarterfinals at the Phillip Marcellin Grounds in Vieux Fort when 23 goals were scored. Vieux Fort South got things underway with a clinical 4-0 win over Behind the College All Stars. In a battle of former champions, it was the home team that looked better from the start, getting two goals in both halves coming from the boots of Ernie Soudatt (28th. minute), Daymon Phillip (32nd. minute), Nicholas Marcellin with a beautiful bicycle shoot in the 58th. minute) and Elsberg Vital (72nd. minute) respectively.
WINDIES Women To Have World Cup Camp In England
ST JOHNâS, Antigua â West Indies Womenâs team will have a two-week camp in England as part of their preparation for the International Cricket Councilâs Womenâs World Cup later this year. The Windies are the most improved team in womenâs cricket and will look to add the 50-over title to the ICC World T20 title they won at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, in April, 2016.
Tackling Crime is Everyoneâs Business
GOVERNMENT intends to undertake various measures this year aimed at tackling crime, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet said last Thursday. However, he said citizens need to do their part in stopping criminality in its tracks. Chastanet said the appointment of new judges and support staff for the judiciary remains a priority given the growing concerns citizens have been expressing regarding crime. He said such a move is aimed at sending a clear message to criminals that justice will be swift and firm.
Chastanet Promises âExciting Yearâ
PRIME Minister Allen Chastanet says his government has an âexciting agendaâ for the country this new year. The Prime Minister, also the Minister for Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, External Affairs and the Public Service, met with the local media at the studios of the Government Information Service last Thursday and took questions on a variety of issues affecting Saint Lucia.