WHEN my government assumed office in 2011, we promised that we would provide free island-wide internet access, because we appreciated …
GiNet is fulfillment of an important promise of our administration
Getting it write (about Sandals)
RECENTLY, the Detroit free press has run a series of articles on the issue of sexual assault at hotels and …
Is Christmas becoming a season for slaughtering both beast and man?
DECEMBER used to be a month remembered for its reverence and remembrance as it relates to the birth of Christ, …
Feedback Welcomed
I want to thank everyone for their commendations and critic of the Independent Model. For those of you who did …
ARC 2018: Final Boat in Today, Just Ahead of Gala Closing
AS of 4.00 a.m. this morning the total number of boats across the finish line stands at 166, but the …
DESRUISSEAUX FOOTBALL: PM Cup Kicks-Off Tomorrow
THE Desruisseaux Football League in collaboration with the District Representative for Micoud South, Prime Minister- Allen Chastanet will kick off …
VETERANS FOOTBALL: Highly-anticipated Quarterfinal Round to Follow Festive Season
THE preliminary round in the 2018-2019 Veterans in Sports Inc Football Tournament has been completed following the final round of …
Merry Christmas, but…
IT’S Christmas Time yet again and Christians everywhere are in the celebratory mood. As per usual, people everywhere are going …
Des Barras Combined School Celebrated Christmas With OECS Commission
STUDENTS from the Des Barras Combined School received an early Christmas treat at the Commission’s annual gift-giving celebration yesterday. The …
Government and Winfresh Clash Over Bananas
THE Government of Saint Lucia has met with stakeholders to address issues concerning the banana sector. This past Thursday, December …
Health Care issues underscored for festive season: Lucians Warned!
WITH Christmas literally upon us, persons with health issues are warned to pay heed to their respective health issues and …
Island-wide Wi-Fi Zone launched
A US$ 4 million initiative geared at bringing Wi-Fi to communities across the country has been launched making Saint Lucia, …
Consumer Affairs Department urges citizens to shop wisely for Christmas and New Year holidays
THE Consumer Affairs Department is urging citizens to shop wisely during the festive season — and be responsible in the …
Consulate hosted successful Martinique Christmas fundraiser for Marine Police
ON the night of Friday, December 14, the Saint Lucia Consulate in Martinique hosted a fundraiser ball in the quaint …
‘Charley’ back with good vibes from Festival International du Conte in Cayenne
AUGUSTINE Julian, affectionately known as ‘Charley’, has returned from a successful tour of French Guiana, where he was featured as …
Youth Fest 2018 lock-down rocked and ramped-up PMG
OMAR “Ohms” Davis, Director of the 16th annual consecutive Youth Fest has opined that the business sector and media houses …
CDB Launches Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund
THE Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced the launch of a new fund to provide financial support and stability for …
Over 700 to benefit from 2018 salvation army toy drive
ON December 8th, approximately 700 children were feted by the Salvation Army at the Derek Walcott Square when the army …
A Supportive Environment Necessary For The Way Forward
WE live in a world where bad things happen and many people prefer to turn a blind eye rather than …
$75,000 Raised From 2018 Walk For The Cure
PRESS RELEASE – THE Saint Lucia 2018 Walk For The Cure raised a total of EC$75000.00, which goes to support …