In 2023, the Msgr Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre celebrated its 50th anniversary in a number of ways. These included …
FRC Celebrates 50th Anniversary
154th Session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organisation Statement on Taiwan’s Participation in the World Health Organisation
In November 2023, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that threats to health are increasing. No country or institution can …
Potholes and Unpainted Speed Bumps
This week we focus on two drawbacks to a smooth ride on our roads – potholes and unpainted speed bumps, …
Saint Lucians Reminded to Take Advantage of the Tax Amnesty Programme
The public is reminded to take advantage of the ongoing tax amnesty programme on penalties, interest and fines before the …
PM Pierre Clarifies Government’s Position on Proposed TAPA Document
While speaking about his administration supporting the consultation process being applied to the draft bill relating to the Development and …
SSDF Forms Alliance for Community Transformation
Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) in collaboration with, government departments, citizens, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has formed an alliance …
Traffic Flow Challenges at Duty Free Pointe Seraphine to End Soon
A comprehensive road improvement project will be undertaken within the Pointe Seraphine business hub to enhance the traffic flow challenges …
Oversight Strategy for 1st National St. Vincent branch
1st National Bank (Saint Lucia) Limited’s Managing Director, Fletcher St. Jean, earlier this week led a high-powered executive team to …
SimplyHelp Foundation Donates to Citizens in Need
SIMPLYHELP Foundation, a US-registered non-profit organization founded by in 2000 by Taiwanese-American, Mrs. Tina Bow, has once again come to …
CARICOM Development Fund Grants Support to the OECS Global Startup Hub
THE Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) …
Investigation Launched into Bonne Terre Homicide
Police Press Release — On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, about 1:40 p.m. the Gros-Islet Police Station received a report of …
Saint Lucia Public Service Toastmasters to Host Final Open House at The UWI Global Campus Saint Lucia Site
The UWI Global Campus Saint Lucia Site is excited to announce a Toastmasters International Open House session for students on …
Far from The Madding Crowd
This is the title of a book written by Thomas Hardy in 1874. To be “far from a madding crowd …
World ARC 2024-25 Yachts Set Sail for 26,000 NM Adventure
A fleet of 23 yachts set sail from Saint Lucian shores, last Saturday, for the 13th edition of the World ARC circumnavigation rally…
SLFA Cup Finals This Weekend
LOCAL football powerhouses Dennery and La Clery will square-off in the finals of the Saint Lucia Football Association (SLFA) Inc. Island Premier Cup tomorrow…
Creation of New Minds Demands Disruption of Old Paradigms
Paradigm – a civilization’s distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, for a particular situation or time. By today’s standards …
Servant Leader and Caring Government Putting People – Part 3
In his 2024 New Year Address to the nation, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre said: “The pressing social needs of …
ANALYSIS: Taiwan now more-dependent-than-ever on Caribbean and Latin America
Before Taiwanese voters went to the polls Saturday, I noted to all who asked that it was an election that …
EULOGY — Fare Thee Well Cossy!
Since returning permanently to Saint Lucia nearly 3 years ago, I have attended enough funerals, virtually and in-person, to cause …
Inmate Restrained at BCF With Controlled Force
Management at the Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF) is reporting that officers, last Saturday, used minimal force to subdue an inmate who exhibited unruly behaviour while receiving medical treatment…