Both my parents always remarked – and my mom still does – that “We never appreciate what we have…” and …
2023: Christmas Like None Other!
Guatemala!
Recent events in the Central American country, Guatemala, underscores why organs of government in any country should have oversight bodies …
Characters of Christmases Past
In my childhood years, I knew him only as Everton. Others knew him as Effelton. He was a man of …
Government Christmas Story 2023: A Litany of Successes
THE Prime Minister and members of his government are pressing hard on the ‘Pedals of Success’ in the governance of …
The City too Small for Today’s Hustle
Worldwide, people migrate to cities or try not to give up an opportunity to hustle within, as it seems to …
Death Via Levies or Potholes
The car industry in St. Lucia has gone through ups and downs over the years. On several occasions, the government …
Changing the Conversations and Attitudes About God in 2024
Could it be that the efforts used to present God are flawed? We try to explain God as though he …
Belmont Portfolio. John Robert Lee. Peepal Tree Press – A review by George Goddard
In an interview with Caribbean Writers and Poets, John Robert Lee (JRL) characterises his latest collection, Belmont Portfolio, as a …
What’s Going On At LUCELEC?
The likelihood of a full-blown industrial impasse between Saint Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) and employees may very well come …
Student Drivers to take ‘Show Me Tell Me’ Exam Next Year
Come next year, student drivers will be required to take an additional test. This test, Kingson Jean, Public Relations Officer …
Operation Conducted to Ensure Citizen Safety 🚨🚨
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, the Northern Division Operations Team, Gros-Islet Traffic Unit, and Special Services Unit (Dennery) conducted an …
‘Twinning Project’ to Strengthen Cultural and Economic Ties between Castries and Point Fortin
The Castries Constituency Council (CCC) recently embarked on a ‘twinning arrangement’ project with the Republic Borough of Point Fortin, in …
NCPD’s Aquaponics Facility in Vieux Fort gets a Visit from Taiwan’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia
H.E. Peter Chia-Yen Chen, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, paid a courtesy visit to the National Council of and for …
Prize Giving Ceremony – 2023 Kwéyòl Poetry Writing Competition
As part of Saint Lucia’s observance of International Mother Language Day (21st February) and World Poetry Day (21st March), the …
1st National Bank Hosts Virtual Christmas Staff Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Two Countries
It’s not unusual for companies to fete their staff for Christmas. But in this post-COVID era when the Xmas Season …
Ministry of Tourism hosts “Caroling by the Sea”
As part of efforts aimed at enhancing the cruise-passenger experience to the local destination, tourism officials will host an entertaining …
Caribbean Grains donates $4,000 to UBUNTU Movement’s SEEDS Community Resource Centre
Caribbean Grains Saint Lucia donated $4,000 to the UBUNTU Movement’s SEEDS Community Resource Centre in Vieux Fort this week-proceeds from …
Celebrating Dr. Martinique Ann Sealy’s Groundbreaking Achievements in Culturally Responsive Education
Dr. Martinique Ann Sealy, a Saint Lucian scholar, recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully defending her dissertation…
SLHTA’s Tourism Enhancement Fund disburses $93K in Food Vouchers
The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association’s (SLHTA) Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) kicked off its Annual Christmas Food Drive on …
‘Bamboo Works’ Workshop Participants Showcase Creativity at Taste of Saint Lucia Expo
Several participants of a recently-held bamboo training workshop got the opportunity to showcase their creativity at the Taste of Saint …