THE St. Lucia government says it is exploring its options as it seeks to help the Bank of St. Lucia (BOSL) deal with an estimated EC$300 million in accumulated bad loans. But Opposition Leader Phillip J. Pierre is urging the government to be careful in its statements about the financial institution, which he said in the past had recorded healthy profits.
ST LUCIA today observes World AIDS Day with the startling news that it now has the second highest number of persons stricken with the disease in the Eastern Caribbean. The grim statistic is contained in the annual UN Aids Caribbean Summary of the AIDS epidemic I for last year which has just been published. It indicates that there are 500 persons in St Lucia living with AIDS a figure that is topped only by St Vincent and the Grenadines with some 800.
ISSUES of mental illness don’t usually take center stage, unless, some traumatic/tragic incident befalls a mentally-ill person. The seemingly apathy in the society towards individuals and institutions providing care to the mentally-ill is also widespread. But on Saturday, November 26, staff of the St. Lucia National Mental Wellness Centre, the Police Force, alongside professional models strutted elegantly down the catwalk at Sandals Grande in a fundraising effort towards the cause of mental illness.
The Media Association of Saint Lucia (MASL) wishes to congratulate Jason Hullingseed and Cherry-Ann Gaillard-Williams on their recent appointments. Mr. …
The Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT) is preparing to host its 40th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, December 3 at …
A delegation comprising the Minister responsible for Labour, Stephenson King, Labour Commissioner, Ray Narcisse and Labour Consultant in the Department …
The Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Energy wishes to inform the motoring public that a landslide has occurred at Bagatelle …
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) announces that its 30th Annual Graduation Exercise will be held on Sunday, December 4 …
Issues of mental illness don’t usually take center stage, unless, some traumatic/tragic incident befalls a mentally-ill person. The seemingly apathy …
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) announces that its 30th Annual Graduation Exercise will be held on Sunday, December 4 …
The OECS Commission has met with representatives from the Government of Mexico to explore collaborating to develop Sustainable Strategic Tourism …
The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) has issued five standards for comment which are being proposed for adoption as …
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The month of December sees Silver Shadow Performing Arts Academy celebrating its Silver Jubilee Anniversary as a cultural organization which has contributed tremendously to culture and dance in St. Lucia.
Rambler 88 Finishes First The Rambler 88 soared into the IGY Rodney Bay Marina on Monday afternoon at record speed …
The OECS and Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens their institutional arrangements …
Alliance Francaise of Saint Lucia with its Director Evelyne Gasse is fulfilling its mandate of cultural exchange between the English-speaking …
The Office of the Mayor last week enjoyed a cordial and successful meeting with Arcade Vendors. The consultation focused on …
A two-day consultation seeking to obtain views of Saint Lucia’s civil society on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the …
The Competitive Business Unit (CBU) of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission wishes to invite firms and individual …
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has concluded its annual week of activities dubbed Police Week. Police Week 2016 …