SAINT Lucia is visited annually by hurricanes, heavy rainfalls, floods all of which have caused costs in the millions of …
Becoming More Resistant to Hurricanes, Tropical Depressions
Saint Lucia to Revitalise Pork and Ginger Production
Government stakeholders agree on advancing pork and ginger production and increasing access to these markets to reduce their imports
Post Disaster Food Safety Tips
PLEASE note that flood water is highly contaminated and may contain toxic chemicals, sewage, among other contaminants. Consequently: • Refrain …
Damage from Tropical Storm Bret’s Passage Still Under Review
AN assessment of the damages and impact to the economy caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Bret was still …
Caribbean Water Operators to Examine Pillars of Recovery and Resistance
THE Caribbean Water and Sewage Association (CAWASA) is preparing to gather regional Water Operators in Barbados this month-end, to examine …
1st National Hosts International Banking and Finance Execs Attending CDB’s 53rd AGM
THE 1st National Bank (Saint Lucia) Limited on Wednesday hosted the top executives of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), CDB staff
Innovative Reading Event in Anse La Raye
AS part of this year’s carnival celebrations – students and teachers from the Anse La Raye Infant School took to …
Guyana on Track to Become South America’s Wealthiest Nation
DUE to its newly founded oil wealth, Guyana is receiving a lot of attention, both regionally and internationally, but the …
Robert Samuels Appointed Interim Head Coach for West Indies Women’s Team
CRICKET West Indies (CWI) has announced the appointment of Robert Samuels as the Interim Head Coach for the West Indies …
SLOC Inc. Hosts Olympic Week Activities
THE St. Lucia Olympic Committee (SLOC) Inc. commenced this year’s observance of Olympic Week in earnest with the Olympic Walk …
Update on Respiratory Hospital
ON June 14, 2023, the Chief Medical Officer, in a press statement, announced the closure of the Urgent Care Department …
Caribbean Perfectly Placed to Pioneer Innovative Finance Approaches to Address Climate Crisis
THE Caribbean is uniquely placed to bridge solutions between international communities and chart a pathway forward in pioneering innovative finance …
Canada’s Minister of International Development Assumes Chairmanship of CDB
CANADA’S Minister of International Development, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan is the new Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).
Republic Bank and SLUNCF Partner to Preserve Saint Lucia’s Ecosystems and Species
ON Wednesday June 21, 2023, Republic Bank (EC) Limited announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF) to support the conservation and sustainability of ecosystems and species within Saint Lucia.
Dozens Graduate from Taiwan-funded Sea Moss Training Workshop
SAINT Lucia’s growing sea moss sector is poised to reap even greater rewards, thanks to the injection of requisite funding …
UWI Experts Call Out Lack of Caribbean Representation on Global Health Commission
PUBLIC health experts from The University of the West Indies (The UWI) have expressed concern over the lack of Caribbean …