RECENTLY, the Detroit free press has run a series of articles on the issue of sexual assault at hotels and …
Getting it write (about Sandals)
Is Christmas becoming a season for slaughtering both beast and man?
DECEMBER used to be a month remembered for its reverence and remembrance as it relates to the birth of Christ, …
Feedback Welcomed
I want to thank everyone for their commendations and critic of the Independent Model. For those of you who did …
Merry Christmas, but…
IT’S Christmas Time yet again and Christians everywhere are in the celebratory mood. As per usual, people everywhere are going …
Des Barras Combined School Celebrated Christmas With OECS Commission
STUDENTS from the Des Barras Combined School received an early Christmas treat at the Commission’s annual gift-giving celebration yesterday. The …
Government and Winfresh Clash Over Bananas
THE Government of Saint Lucia has met with stakeholders to address issues concerning the banana sector. This past Thursday, December …
Consumer Affairs Department urges citizens to shop wisely for Christmas and New Year holidays
THE Consumer Affairs Department is urging citizens to shop wisely during the festive season — and be responsible in the …
Consulate hosted successful Martinique Christmas fundraiser for Marine Police
ON the night of Friday, December 14, the Saint Lucia Consulate in Martinique hosted a fundraiser ball in the quaint …
‘Charley’ back with good vibes from Festival International du Conte in Cayenne
AUGUSTINE Julian, affectionately known as ‘Charley’, has returned from a successful tour of French Guiana, where he was featured as …
Youth Fest 2018 lock-down rocked and ramped-up PMG
OMAR “Ohms” Davis, Director of the 16th annual consecutive Youth Fest has opined that the business sector and media houses …
CDB Launches Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund
THE Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced the launch of a new fund to provide financial support and stability for …
Over 700 to benefit from 2018 salvation army toy drive
ON December 8th, approximately 700 children were feted by the Salvation Army at the Derek Walcott Square when the army …
A Supportive Environment Necessary For The Way Forward
WE live in a world where bad things happen and many people prefer to turn a blind eye rather than …
$75,000 Raised From 2018 Walk For The Cure
PRESS RELEASE – THE Saint Lucia 2018 Walk For The Cure raised a total of EC$75000.00, which goes to support …
Pinehill Donates to World Pediatric Project and Blind Welfare Association
PRESS RELEASE – ORGANIZERS of the 19th annual Pinehill Walk, last week fulfilled their commitment to donating part of the …
Saint Lucian engineer awarded by Canadians for contribution to John Compton Dam desilting Project
PRESS RELEASE – DR. Roosevelt Isaac of Strata Engineering Consultants Ltd of Saint Lucia was granted an award of ‘Engineering …
Diabetic Retinopathy Training will enhance assistance available locally
PRESS RELEASE – THE capacity of health care professionals in the field of vision care is expected to be improved …
Plans for the Medium Term Development Strategy revealed in Gallery Walk
PRESS RELEASE – SENIOR government officials accompanied Prime Minister Allen Chastanet and other Cabinet Ministers on a two-hour gallery walk …
Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
MONEY laundering is the process by which monies and other property obtained through illegal means such as drug trafficking, murder …
PM promises more efficient response from new Babonneau Fire Station
PRESS RELEASE – PRIME Minister, Allen Chastanet, has said that residents of communities in and around Babonneau can now benefit …