ACROSS the region, November is being observed as Caribbean Tourism Month. This annual observance was introduced in 2011 and seeks …
Tourism Matters!
“All for Ourselves and Nothing for Other People.”
IN his 2016 book, Who Rules The World? Noam Chomsky, aligns himself with those committed to the higher values and …
Educational Reform: How to Change the Culture of Education (Part 2)
IN part one in the series on educational reform, I defined culture as a way of life of a group …
Cherish Your Valleys Too
AS we consider the metaphors of mountains and valleys, we frequently wish to have mountain top experiences and avoid valley …
Good job RSLPF, but police the roads too 🚔
TODAY we single out the members of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, not to upbraid them, as we have …
Permanent Secretary Tells Motorists: “USE ROADS WISELY” 🚕🚙🚲
PERMANENT Secretary in the Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport, Lenita Joseph delivered a public statement in observance of Road Safety Awareness Month…
1st National Bank Taking Financial Literacy to Schools Islandwide
1st National Bank’s Stanley French Education Forum took, a quiet, but significant step forward last Saturday, when the bank disclosed …
“EC Dollar Very Strong” – ECCB Governor Timothy Antoine
THE stability of the Eastern Caribbean dollar has delivered low to moderate inflation in the eastern Caribbean Currency Union. So …
SLTU Reiterates Call for Better Security Measures at Schools
THE perennial concerns about school security on the island resurfaced, this week, after ‘machete wielding’ bandits stormed into the Ciceron …
High Commissioner to the Eastern Caribbean on British Assistance to Saint Lucia
DURING his trip to Saint Lucia this week, British High Commissioner Scott Furssedonn-Wood met with journalists to discuss the United …
Five Commercial Banks Take Home ECCU Bank of the Year Awards 🏆🏦
FIVE commercial banks operating in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) were recognised for their exceptional banking services at the …
More Youth Involvement needed in Community Development Programmes
OVER the years, successive administrations have vowed to get young people more acutely involved towards participating in national affairs and …
Mecca Scores Second Netflix Sync with New Film ‘The Killer’
SAINT Lucian recording artist The Mecca has landed another sync placement with Netflix, having his song “Demons” featured in the streaming platform’s new film ‘The Killer’.
Local Artisans Participate in “Bamboo Works” Training Workshop
THE workshop, “Bamboo Works”, focuses on the naturally sustainable and beautifully crafted creations that can be derived using various techniques …
Taiwan ICDF and IICA Sign General Technical Cooperation Agreement 🌽🥬
A General Technical Cooperation Agreement was recently signed between the International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) and Inter-American Institute …
Piaye Land Development Project undertaken through National Sites and Services Programme
COGNIZANT of the fundamental role that land rights for the citizens of Saint Lucia play in stimulating investment and growth …
16th Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Show a Big Hit
The 16th Annual Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Show was a big hit with those who visited the three-day event during the past weekend…
Team St. Lucia Dominates in SVG Independence Alternative Sports
WHILE most Saint Lucians were celebrating the culmination of Creole Heritage Month at home, a large team of Nationals hopped over to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)…
Ministry of Equity Rolls Out ‘Golf for Older Persons’ Initiative 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️
THE Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment launched a new initiative to encourage the nation’s older persons to take …
The Marquis of Pavee — Ode to Victor Marquis
As per usual, I gathered my thoughts and memories of my friend and colleague Victor Marquis, the news of whose …