TODAY’S FITC is one of the reasons why I can never stop loving and being proud of my island home, …
It’s All In The Bag
Off-By-One Error
COMPUTER programmers are expected to avoid making mistakes in their work. Of course, we know that does not always happen since words like “debugging” are used to describe part of the role of a programmer. Fortunately, many errors are obvious and are easily avoided because they prevent the programme from running.
Caregivers Request More Dementia Training
Q: DEAR REGINA, My dad has late stage dementia and has been bed-ridden for approximately a year in NY. My sister has been his primary caregiver. She does have help with other family support and hired help. My brother and I here in St Lucia provide the finances for the hired help. We both feel so disconnected and helpless. Is there any support groups out here in St Lucia to help us cope with long distant care support?
Fire Service Joins Breast Cancer Campaign
OCTOBER was breast cancer awareness month and in St. Lucia there was a sustained campaign to help those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and other support services.
Trump’s AG Nominee Draws Fire
Caribbean American Legislator Protests Steve Bannon. NEW YORK, CMC – After joining 168 members of the US House of Representatives …
₤369m. Upgrade for Royal Palace
THE Queen is to be given £369 million of taxpayers’ money to carry out a 10-year refit of Buckingham Palace. The cash has been approved by the Prime Minister, Theresa May, and the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, and is expected to be rubber-stamped by Parliament in the next six months.
Scenes from COP 22 In Marrakech
SAVING the planet from the deleterious effects of its 7.4 billion inhabitants came into sharper focus over the past two weeks as over 20,000 people from nearly 200 countries met in Marrakech, Morocco for this year’s Conference of Parties (COP22).
New Digital Discount Marketplace Launched
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A NEW online company that deals only in sales was the surprise introduction at the opening of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) last week. Appropriately called ‘Sales Only’, the company already has its own app that can be downloaded onto a smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.
Your Life
BEING a survivor of sexual assault leaves us with many scars. There are constant reminders of what we went through. …
Movie, Pageant Target Mental Health
THE World Health Organisation’s constitution states: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely …
Volcanoes
THE Caribbean is known mostly as an archipelago of volcanic islands. Although, the islands do not possess the lethal reputation …
CARICOM Out of Political Alignment With Trumpism
Excerpts of a presentation by Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles at a Forum …
Climate Change Is Real
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CRISPIN d’Auvergne, Saint Lucia’s Chief Sustainable Development and Environment Officer, says despite this year’s Conference of Parties in Marrakech, Morocco …
CARICOM Anxious For Results
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Wants Swift Adaptation Process on Climate Change. CARICOM States are growing impatient with the slow pace at which the adaptation …
Low-Energy Operation
IT is in good style that we celebrate Energy Awareness Month, with today Thursday 17th November being observed as Chifonnen …
Stolen Love – Albertha Sunshine Albert’s Story
IT is one thing to lose a loved one through illness or natural causes, it is another to lose them …
Call For Urgent Action On Paris Agreements
Dr Fletcher Laments Loss of Momentum. SAINT LUCIA’S former Minister for Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. James Fletcher, …
Youthpreneurs In GEW Spotlight
GLOBAL Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) emerged in 2008 as a platform to celebrate entrepreneurial spirit and innovative culture. The inaugural activity …
Professional Caregivers Want More Dementia Training
Q: Dear Regina, I have been caring for elderly patients in hospitals and private care for 8 years. I have …
Challenge To Trump
Millions want Electoral College to Elect Clinton. THE election of Donald Trump as president is a bitter pill to swallow …