Over the past decade, the Caribbean region has faced the fury of some of the most devastating hurricanes in recent …
Why Caribbean Islands are Joining the Energy Revolution
Sandals Housekeepers Give Back
Traditionally, one week during the month of September is commemorated as International Housekeepers week. This is a time of celebration, …
3000 Young Saint Lucians, Fire Service, to Benefit from CDB Loan
Three thousand young Saint Lucians will get access to funds to help them turn their talents, skills and hobbies into …
Caribbean Development Bank joins 2X Global Industry Group
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has joined 2X Global, a global industry group dedicated to increasing the volume and impact …
Insurance Affordability versus Availability
The Insurance Council of St. Lucia gears up for its 48th Annual General Meeting which will be held on Thursday …
Guadeloupe Defeats Saint Lucia in Concacaf Nations League
Despite putting up a determined effort, Saint Lucia was beaten by Guadeloupe 0-2 in an away match of the Concacaf Nations League, on Sunday, and will now have to regroup and reassess their chances for promotion as they play their final match next month…
Curbing Corruption in the Caribbean
Background/Context In last week’s commentary, I shared my displeasure regarding the rising perception of corruption in Saint Lucia and my …
Saint Lucia-Venezuela ties Back-on-Track!
SAINT Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s timely state visit to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela last weekend and his …
Request for A Bureau of Standards for Politicians
ACCORDING to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of “a state of emergency” is a temporary system of rules to deal …
Bal Fini!
THERE is a favorite saying about having people “watching your back”, or “being there for you…” My Question is: Who …
A Shameless Approach
ST LUCIA is on an embarrassing begging and borrowing spree. WHY? Our Prime Minister has not yet understood the concept …
Housing: A Top Priority of the St. Lucia Government
IN the St. Lucia Labour Party, “PUTTING YOU FIRST” document of 2021, the party carefully articulated that “As a social …
The Risk in Two Great Investments
THE bible says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in …
Are we backpedaling on a plastic free environment?
THE Government of Saint Lucia passed the Styrofoam and Plastic (Prohibition) Act on 11 June 2019. At the time, the …
Forensic Lab to Strengthen Police Investigative Powers
AFTER facing certain issues since it became operational in 2010, the Saint Lucia Forensic Science Unit (also known as the Forensic Science Laboratory)…
DSH Suing Government for Millions?
Government under no circumstances will pay to stay out of arbitration Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Investment, Dr. Ernest …
Bexon Man Arrested for Non-compliance with Court Order
ON Thursday, October 12, 2023, various units of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force collaborated to conduct an operation within …
SALCC Congratulates Alumnus and Scholar Rahym Augustin-Joseph – 2023 Valedictorian at UWI Cave Hill
THE Sir Arthur Lewis Community College congratulates 2019 SALCC graduate Rahym Augustin-Joseph on his selection as Valedictorian for the upcoming UWI Cave Hill Campus Graduation…
Government Expands Post COVID-19 Programme
A significant expansion of the existing government Feeding Programme benefiting vulnerable communities island wide has been launched…
1st National Bank to Host First Investors Forum
1st National Bank (Saint Lucia) Ltd. breaks new ground once more with its inaugural Investor Day Forum, to offer investors …