AS of 9th January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that a 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was identified by …
Risk of Novel Coronavirus in the Caribbean “Low” says CARPHA, but Preparation Needed
Shooting in Bogius Claims Two
Police are investigating reports of a double murder in the community of Bogius, Babonneau. The discovery of the two individuals …
Mia Mottley: A Breath of Fresh Air to CARICOM and the Caribbean at Large
“If our leaders’ interests are truly focused on human resources and their development, coming together and strengthening our presence on …
9th GWJGP: Keymanie Thomas Shines as Repeat Junior Golf Champion
KEYMANIE Thomas was the centre of attention as the Grow Well Junior Golf Programme (GWJGP) held its 9th annual prize …
The January 2020 US-Caribbean Pegasus Parley: Will CARICOM Unity Survive Jamaica?
WILL Caribbean Community (CARICOM) unity survive the latest round of successful divide-and-rule tactics by Washington in its continuing quest to …
Saint Lucia Captures Numerous Accolades at 27th Annual World Travel Awards
FRESH off the heels of the announcement naming Saint Lucia as the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2019, the inspirational Caribbean …
“New Vision with Innovative Dimensions” Needed for Assou Square
AFTER a comprehensive review of the Assou Square 2020 last week, Mayor of Castries, His Worship Peterson Francis is applauding …
The UWI-University of Havana Institute for Sustainable Development
THE historic moment finally arrived on December 11, 2019, when The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the …
IMPEACHMENT TRIAL STARTS TODAY WITH THE WORLD WATCHING: Is President Trump a Dead Man Walking?
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s formal political trial starts today, with ‘Impeachment Managers’ from both sides of the senatorial aisle expected to …
Renewed Vision
THERE is something special about the start to the year 2020; not only because it marks the start of a …
New Home for Castries Fishermen’s Cooperative
THIS spanking building opposite the offices of LUCELEC in Sans Souci is the home of the Castries Fishers Cooperative Society …
Micoud South Drainage Contracts Signed to Alleviate Flooding
SEVENTEEN contracts have been signed for drainage works in Micoud South under St. Lucia’s Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP) with …
Saint Lucia Ends 40th Year of Independence with over 400k Stay-over Arrivals
The latest figures indicate that Saint Lucia has surpassed all previous records set with regards to stay-over arrivals. For the …
New Enrollments for Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine
TWENTY-FOUR students were formally enrolled with the Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine at its glittering White Coat Ceremony, …
Galaxy Group Breaks Ground on 710 Room Development in Saint Lucia
CARIBBEAN Galaxy Real Estate Ltd, on Wednesday 15th January 2020, broke ground on one of its most ambitious tourism projects …
Prime Minister Meets with Caribbean Development Bank
PRIME Minister Allen Chastanet travelled to Barbados this week to meet with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Dr William …
WANTED — A 2020 Caribbean Conversation on Criteria for Elections Candidates
THERE are always elections every year in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and in 2020 polls are due in six: Belize, Guyana, …
Have We Sold our Hearts to the Devil for a Few Dollars More?
“While we build castles in the sky and propose development to impress the rest of the world and satisfy the …
Preventing Childhood Obesity – Schools and Policymakers are Responsible too
CHILDHOOD obesity is preventable yet, 1 in every 4 children in Saint Lucia is overweight or obese. While it is …
Peace Here on Earth: Can that be achieved?
WE have just celebrated the Advent and Christmas Seasons. The focus was on the coming and actual birth of Jesus …