On December 14, His Excellency Peter Chia-Yen Chen, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, alongside Hon. Shawn Edward, Minister for Education, …
COP28: Small Developing Nations Left in the Shadows of Fossil Fuel Giants
COP28 in Dubai, presided over by a major oil-producing nation, has ended with a compromise that, depending on one’s perspective, …
Time for Regional Media to Up Our Game!
CARIBBEAN coverage of the controversy between Guyana and Venezuela again underlines the need for urgent and effective steps to again …
Government of Saint Lucia: A Citizen’s Mid-term Review of Performance
THE Prime Minister and members of his government have held on tightly to an unwavering determination to making people the …
The Interminable Dispute Over the Essequibo Territory
“WE have taken the first steps in a new historical stage of the struggle for what is ours.” Pronounced Nicolàs …
Why we must examine horns and look before leaping
OFTEN adaptations have to be made and some are seen as relevant or replacement changes. I guess if things remain …
This Christmas Season…
NOT even the nonbeliever can deny that the Christmas season has a certain vibe about it that is different to …
Guyana and Venezuela Agree to Talk Peace!
ARGYLE, St Vincent & The Grenadines: In a rare triumph for Caribbean and Latin American diplomacy, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) …
Hippolyte on the MSMEs Loan Grant Programme: It’s Our Flagship Programme
THIS week, Commerce Minister Emma Hippolyte highlighted the progression of the Medium Small Micro Enterprise (MSME) programme in the country. …
Statement by the Ministry of Health: Environmental Health Meat Inspection 🎄🍖
IN anticipation of an increase in the slaughtering of animals to satisfy the demand for local meats during the festive …
Micro Business Owners Secure Grants from IAF 👩🌾🌱
TWENTY micro business owners have secured grants from the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) thanks to a partnership between the IAF and …
Tourism Minister Hilaire Speaks on Plan to Upgrade Local Tourism Industry
WITH more sporting and entertainment activities taking place along the island’s beaches the tourism authorities are planning to upgrade the general façade…
Foster Care Training Takes Center Stage in the Island’s South
ALIGNED with the Ministry of Equity’s commitment to enhancing the well-being of children in need of care, the Division of …
The Joint Declaration of Argyle for Dialogue and Peace between Guyana and Venezuela
ON Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Argyle, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, His Excellency Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative …
Ministry of Agriculture Pledges to Support Honey Producers
While noting the crucial role that the apiculture sub-sector plays in catering for the nutritional needs of consumers – the …
NIC Reintroduces Golden Citizens Programme – New Gold Card Launched
THE National Insurance Corporation (NIC) reintroduced its Golden Citizens Programme yesterday-one that comes with many perks. According to the NIC, …
Sandals Foundation and Hasbro Gifts over 15,000 Toys for the Holidays!
NO one celebrates the magic of the season quite like the Sandals Foundation and true to its outstanding reputation, this …
Saint Lucia Semi-professional Football League to Debut in 2024 ⚽
PLANS are afoot to establish a semi-professional football league, in Saint Lucia, after some lengthy discussions on the issue…
Alternative Sports on the rise in Saint Lucia 🏁🎣🛹
ALTERNATIVE Sports has been attracting a wider following lately, and the participants in these games are taking it to a …
Tomorrow’s Guyana-Venezuela Summit in St. Vincent and The Grenadines: Another Triumph for Caribbean Diplomacy
Following a series of fleeting visits and related initiatives dating back to September, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister …