(The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the Organization of American States. He is also …
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Saint Lucia a Gangsters Paradise? Part 7 – Budgeting for Crime!
Once upon a time, annual government budgetary allocations for Home Affairs would-have-been mainly for better equipment, training and administrative costs …
Have we forgotten that charity begins at home?
I often hear about growing or producing for the export market. I know that traditionally it has always been about …
Chickens Coming Home to Roost
Having read the scathing attack by Judge Wit at the latest crime symposium at Port of Spain regarding the role …
St. Lucia Tourism Awards – The Gimies: Government Rewards Outstanding Performers
THE Government of St. Lucia, through the Ministry of Tourism, has designed and is ready to implement a Tourism Awards …
Wickedness Has an Advantage?
The Just-World Theory: The just-world hypothesis or just-world fallacy is the cognitive bias that assumes that “people get what they …
Monday Labour Day – Let’s Focus on Trade Unions
Monday is Labour Day, a holiday for workers here in Saint Lucia and in several other parts of the world. …
Pierre to Tackle Housing, Crime and More in 2023/2024 Financial Year
Parliament this week approved Prime Minister Philip J Pierre’s budget for the Financial Year 2023/2024, in which he indicated areas …
Two More Contestants for Queen Show
Ten contestants have been confirmed for this year’s Queen Show, which includes two ‘wild cards’ in the mix, one of …
New Tax Coming to Tackle Crime and Health Programmes
With the spiraling costs of living affecting the economic welfare of ordinary citizens – government has rolled out measures geared …
Millions Earmarked for Community Development
At Thursday’s Budget Debate, Member of Parliament (MP) for Castries South East Joachim Henry, Thursday outlined some of the policy …
The Landings, Do-Nation Foundation Partner on Earth Day Clean-up Exercise
True to their commitment to maintaining a clean environment, The Landings Resort & Spa organized another successful clean-up exercise in …
Countries of the Caribbean Agree to Strengthen National Immunization Programmes
Ministers of Health of the Caribbean met in Nassau, Bahamas, this week and agreed to the Declaration of Nassau, which …
Sustainable Health Development in the Post-Pandemic Era
As the world enters the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation is gradually improving. Most border restrictions have …
Benchmark Review Exercise for the Protective Services Now in Practical Phase
The assessment and revision of benchmark qualifications for the Protective Services of Saint Lucia this week moved into a practical …
Conservation Works to be Undertaken at Pigeon Island National Landmark
Following the notification sent out on March 10, 2023, informing the General Public and tour operators that a number of …
CFC LUCELEC/BOSL Youth League Culminates with Big Winners
All’s well that ends well, and so it was with the Castries Football Council (CFC) LUCELEC/BOSL Youth league competition, which …
51km Cycle Race – From Castries Waterfront to the Union Roundabout, Six Times
The Saint Lucia Cycling Association is set to host a 51.6km road race tomorrow, April 30 starting from the Castries …
CFC Affiliates to Undergo First Responders Training
Five affiliates of the Castries Football Council (CFC) will today undergo First Responders Training facilitated by the Saint Lucia Red …
Government Highly Committed to OECS Integration on Immigration Matters – Home Affairs Minister Albert-Poyotte
After a successful Second Immigration Ministers Council Meeting in Dominica with her Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) counterparts, Minister …