PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago– In a recent study, researchers from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the …
Regionās Cancer Death Rate Higher Than U.S.
Change Colonial Mindset ā Dr. Jules
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Eastern Caribbean has been launched with the Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Dr.Didacus Jules praising the effort to move away from a colonial past and mindset. In a message marking the occasion, Jules noted that the late former Barbados Prime Minister Errol Barrow, whom he described as āone of the brightest luminaries of Caribbean integration,ā had made it abundantly clear that his government had absolutely āno intention of loitering on colonial premises long after closing timeā.
120 Share Stage at Music Box | Grand Finale for Venezuelan Project
Thursday, December 08, the curtains came down on the ā2016 IV Intensive Music Training Workshopā with a grand final concert, …
Ricky T Releases āFreaky Girlsā Video
Not since āPressure Boomā in 2009 has Ricky T enjoyed the wave of success that has him booked on every major soca show from New York to Miami, Canada to the UK and all states and countries in between. His āFreaky Girlsā featuring Eempey Slicker is being played on Hot 97 in New York and every major station in Trinidad as that country gets set for its Carnival 2017. It is so hot right now that it has resulted in the artisteās recent headlining and sold out show in the Big Apple aptly called āRicky T & Friendsā.
Govāt Pays Tribute To Chris Renwick
PRIME MINISTER Allen M. Chastanet has extended condolences on behalf of his government to the family and friends of Mr. Christopher Renwick, who passed away on Saturday. Renwick was the founder and Managing Director of Renwick & Company Limited.
St. Lucia Is No.1
ST. LUCIA has reigned supreme as the top island of choice for holiday destinations in the Caribbean, beating out several neighbouring islands, including Antigua, Grenada and St. Vincent. The island was given the prestigious title at the 14th annual Readers Choice Awards last Thursday.
ManjĆ© ĆØk BwĆØ an Twadisyon NwĆØl
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Compere Lapin Is New Orleans āRestaurant of The Yearā
IN 2016, the New Orleans Restaurant of the Year is Compere Lapin. Why? Because chef-owner Nina Compton’s big idea — to marry the cooking of her native St. Lucia with that of her adopted New Orleans home — is a delicious case study in the hard art of belonging. Because she translates that big idea to the plate with finely tuned, you-can’t-do-this-at-home skills.
SLASPA Offers Extended Hours for Clearing of Goods
[Castries ā] ā The Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) wishes to inform its valued customers of extended …
SLASPA Donates Specialized Bicycles to the RSLPF
The Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authorityās through its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme earlier this month donated eight specialized …
Remarks on Launch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Eastern Caribbean
Statement by the OECS Director General One of the brightest luminaries of Caribbean integration, the Right Honourable Errol Walton Barrow, …
Saint Lucia Heads to AIBA Extraordinary Congress with Important Agenda
President of the Saint Lucia Boxing Association (SLBA), David āShakesā Christopher, left the island over the weekend to attend the …
Breast Cancer Twice Higher in the Caribbean Compared to the USA
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago,. In a recent study, researchers from CARPHA and the US CDC found that the …
RUGBY FINALE – Female Guadeloupe Players in Action at Gros Islet Today
THE Saint Lucia Rugby Football Union (SLRFU) hosts its final tournament for 2016 today, dubbed āNational Day Sevensā at the Gros Islet Playing Field. According to the SLRFU, it has been a sensational year for rugby in Saint Lucia and the Union is ensuring to end the year on a high note. Local male and female teams will be going head to head for the chance to be the champions.
Mabouya Valley Football Finals Tomorrow
FOOTBALL fans are expected to converge on the La Ressource playing field tomorrow to witness the finals of the Mabouya Valley Youth and Sports/Shawn Edward sponsored tournament that is scheduled to kick off from 3:30 p.m. Contesting the finals will be Survivals and the winner of todayās second semi final penalty shootout between Aux Lyon United and Togetherness Youth. The regulation match was played on Wednesday and ended in a 2-2 draw in fading light. The referee decided not to proceed with the penalty duel because of the conditions.
Gayle In Stunning Move To Patriots
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Dec 15, CMC ā St. Kitts Patriots announced on Thursday their stunning acquisition of Twenty20 batting sensation Chris Gayle from the Jamaica Tallawahs for the next season of the Caribbean Premier League. The transfer means that the talismanic left-handed opener has cut ties with the Tallawahs, the CPL franchise based in his native Jamaica, which he has twice led to the title, including last year.
Morne Stars Launches Big Fund-Raiser
WITH less than three weeks before the commencement of the 2017 track and field season over 60 enterprising young Saint Lucian athletes are pursuing their dreams of regional and international representation, with support from ordinary citizens and the corporate sector. Morne Stars Athletics Club, one of the islandās leading track and field outfits, has set out on a series of fundraising activities, in order to buy uniforms, equipment and shoes, and to take part in regional competition for the season.
Boxers Win 6 Medals In Bādos
SAINT Luciaās Omar Christopher captured the only gold medal for his country and was voted the Best Junior Boxer with two wins when the curtains came down on the Caribbean Development Boxing Tournament held at the Sea Rocks Dome in Maxwell, Barbados last weekend. Saint Lucia captured 6 medals that included 1 gold (Christopher), 2 silvers (Nathan Ferrari, Lyndon Marcellin) and 3 bronze (Leslie Joseph, Marvin Anthony and Arthur Langelier); while Kareem Boyce and JavannusFevrier failed to make a podium finish.
Table Tennis Finals
THE Castries Table Tennis Centre in Vide Bouteille will be the venue for the Saint Lucia National Tennis Associationās National Premier Table Tennis League finals today from 5:00 p.m. Contesting the finals will be Superserv Carbons and BXB Money Savers Challengers in an anticipated thrilling showdown between the two teams.
Outrage for Black Womanhood
After a lifetime in Caribbean and international politics, I thought the time had long since passed when I could be outraged by any event. But I was outraged last week and I continue to seethe over the fact that Pamela Ramsey Taylor, the director of a Clay County, West Virginia, non-profit who was removed from her post after she called Michelle Obama an āape in heelsā in a November Facebook post, will be re-instated in her job on December 23. What signal does this re-instatement send to Americans, black and white? Indeed, what statement does it make to the rest of the world?