The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has concluded its annual week of activities dubbed Police Week. Police Week 2016 …
Police Recognize Excellence at Police Awards Ceremony
Schools Remain Closed Today Due To Inclement Weather
The Ministry of Education has advised that all schools will remain closed today, Tuesday November 29, due to the inclement …
Region Pays Tribute To Castro
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean politicians were on Saturday praising the life of Fidel Castro, the former Cuban leader who died on Friday and who sought to improve relations between his Communist island and the region. “The real Revolutionary.Indelibly etched in history. I pay my respects to the life and work of Fidel Castro and express the profound condolences and sympathies of the Jamaican people to the people of Cuba,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness said in a message on his Facebook page.
Chastanet: ‘Truly Remarkable’
PRIME Minister Allen Chastanet has described the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro as “truly remarkable” and an “incredible figure” in world history. He said: “Former president Fidel Castro will always stand out as an incredible figure in the history of the world and the Caribbean. We must commend his achievements, what he did for his own country and what he has done for the Caribbean in terms of education and health care.
Trade Show Gets Praise
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A great deal of praise is already being expressed for the ninth annual Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Exhibition held over the weekend. However, despite the best efforts by organizers, some key aspects need to be addressed going forward, some say. The exhibition ran from Friday through Sunday and saw the participation of 65 Saint Lucian and 7 Taiwanese companies showcasing their goods and services. Hundreds of patrons attended the event held at Johnsons Centre in Rodney Bay to either purchase or network with the exhibitors.
Montessori Centre supports Cancer Society
IN observance of Cancer Awareness Month, teachers and students of the Montessori Centre made a generous donation of $1,500.00 to the St Lucia Cancer Society. “We at the Society depend upon the goodwill of the community to help us continue our work in trying to ease the burden of those afflicted with the disease, as well as helping people get well and stay well, and empowering them to fight back”, a spokesperson for the school said.
40 In Training for Fire Service
FORTY recruits are currently undergoing a 16-week training programme at the St Lucia Fire Service Training Centre in Vieux Fort. The recruits, 30 males and 10 females, are being trained in several areas including basic fire- fighting techniques, drill techniques and first aid. They are also being trained as first responders.
Bandit Steals Church Collection
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Nov 28, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago police were searching for a bandit who held up parishioners at a Roman Catholic Church, east of here on Sunday night. The police said that the criminal used a gun to steal the collection plate at the Roman Catholic Church in Arouca after he had pretended to be a parishioner.
Talking Health
ST. JUDE Hospital, in collaboration with Des Moines University, Iowa, will host the inaugural Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conference in January. The conference is aimed at doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, social workers, and allied health staff, and will provide relevant and accredited continuing education opportunities for healthcare professionals in Saint Lucia and the wider Eastern Caribbean in order to promote development and optimal patient care.
St. Jude Hospital Announces Inaugural CME Conference
Conference shines the spotlight on Care and treatment for the Elderly St. Jude Hospital, the main healthcare provider in the …
Prime Minister expresses condolences to Cuba following passing of Revolutionary Leader
As the world reacts to news that Cuba’s former president Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90, Prime …
OECS Represented at 12th ICAO TRIP Symposium
The OECS Commission last Friday concluded talks with several leading experts in the field of travel facilitation after discussions held …
Statement by the OECS Director General on the passing of Fidel Castro
The OECS has conveyed it condolences to the people of Cuba following the passing of Fidel Castro. OECS Director General, …
Statement By The Saint Lucia Labour Party On The Passing Of Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz
It is with a feeling of deep sadness and regret that the world woke up on Saturday, November 26, 2016 …
Prince Harry’s Brief Visit
PRINCE Harry sailed into a glorious Saint Lucian sunset yesterday evening from Soufriere after more than 24 hours on island arriving here late Thursday afternoon at Pointe Seraphine in Castries. Whatever his impressions of the island and its people were we are not privy to, however it is hoped that he left with positive impressions of us as a people and country.
Ministry Working To Cut V.H. Waiting Time
THE Ministry of Health is working to cut the waiting time of people who turn up at Victoria Hospital for medical attention. The Ministry said that for a very long time, the complaints about the excessive waiting time at Victoria Hospital has been a matter of concern. Officials of the Ministry of Health and the Management of Victoria Hospital have sought to allay the public’s fears about such delays
SRDF In Charge of Jetties
THE Soufriere Regional Development Foundation (SRDF) is to assume management of the jetties in port Soufriere and ensure that stipulated docking fees are collected from next Thursday. These jetties include the main porting dock, a boardwalk facility, a Fisheries Complex unit and a smaller pier located on the Hummingbird beach in Soufriere.
‘Special’ Students Get Pep Talks
STUDENTS of the Vieux Fort Special Education Centre were urged to have confidence in themselves and not be daunted by their various disabilities. The advice came from the principal of the Centre, Palma Phillip-Joseph and Evangelist Augustin St. Fond, during addresses at the Centre’s 25th. Anniversary celebrations last week.
Grenadians Snub Changes To Constitution
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Nov 25, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell has promised a post mortem examination of Thursday’s referendum where voters rejected all seven bills that would have resulted in a reform of the 1974 Constitution.
New Rates Not for Locals
THE new price structure to come into effect January 1 for the Sulphur Springs and Gros Piton Nature Trail is not meant for locals, according to the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation. These two areas, which over the years have developed into premier tourist attractions in Soufriere have recently undergone extensive upgrades and enhancement.