THE National Housing Corporation (NHC) is bankrupt, broke and unable to honour its debts. Chairman Timothy Mangal made the announcement …
NHC Bankrupt, Unable to Pay Its Debts
Vendors Call For VAT Ease
ARCADE vendors in Castries are asking on the Castries Constituency Council (CCC) not to introduce the value added tax to their monthly rental fee which is $120. 00 as this would be going against an exemption they say was given to them by the previous government. The Council recently informed vendors that the monthly rental of booths at the arcade would be moved to $138 as a result of a sales tax effective this month. This was the first time vendors were being billed by the Council hence the introduction of the sales tax.
Red Cross D.G. Concerned – Bring Back H.I.V. Hype
THE Director General of the St. Lucia Red Cross Terrencia Gaillard has expressed concern about the serious lack of education and awareness of the HIV/AIDS that continues to claim thousands of lives across the globe. Gaillard spoke exclusively to The VOICE, expressing her dismay and frustration over the glaring fact that the topic of HIV/AIDS has seemingly become a dormant issue to the respective bodies and institutions charged with disseminating information and educating the masses about it..
CCC, Vendors Lock Horns Over Meeting With Arcade Occupiers
THE Castries Constituency Council (CCC) has downplayed claims of tension between itself and the Vendors Association headed by Peter ‘Ras Ipa’ Isaac. At the heart of the matter is a letter from the Association to the Council that Isaac claimed the CCC ignored. This, Isaac asserted, was a snub and showed a level of disrespect.
IMPACS Action Soon
POLICE officers who have been fingered in a report by a team from the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) investigating fatal shooting incidents six years ago will soon know their fate. The entire police force has been asked to assist in bringing closure to the matter which has been hanging over its head for several months.
ALL ABOUT TRADE – St. Lucia and Taiwan Display Their Goods
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SAINT LUCIANS are being urged to support local businesses in an effort to spur employment opportunities and the sustainability of the entrepreneurial spirit. The call was reiterated at yesterday’s opening ceremony of the 9th Annual Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Exhibition being held this weekend at the Johnsons Centre in Rodney Bay.
HELLO HARRY! – Prince Comes In Today for Whirlwind Visit
ST. LUCIA’S appreciation of the English Monarchy will be tested today when, Prince Henry of Wales, familiarly known as Prince Harry touches St. Lucian soil to start a short visit. It is part of a 14 day official engagement in countries of the Caribbean in which the Queen is Sovereign, except Guyana which is a republic but is part pf the Commonwealth of Nations. It is also to mark the occasion of Antigua and Barbuda’s 35th Anniversary of Independence and the 50th for Barbados and Guyana.
WEEKEND SHOOTINGS – Eight Injured In Dennery, Gros Islet
AT least eight persons sustained gunshot wounds to various parts of their bodies following two shooting incidents in Dennery and Gros Islet, less than two hours apart over past the weekend, resulting in three of them being hospitalized.
Gov’t Promises Private Sector : RELIEF COMING
Unemployment Slips To 20 Percent. SAINT LUCIA’S economy came under scrutiny this week during the annual general meeting of the …
Lawyer Raps Gov’t Over Simple, Business Things That Need Redressing
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‘PULL UP YOUR SOCKS.’ THE Government of Saint Lucia yesterday was reminded that its efforts at improving the country’s ranking …
Quadrant Plan Is Back – To Be Unveiled Shortly
A plan which was elaborated on eight years ago to divide Saint Lucia into four separate economic quadrants will be …
NEW TOURISM MOVES – Agnes Francis Takes Control; Financial Audit Underway
CHAIRPERSON of the St. Lucia Tourist Board, Agnes Francis has now assumed the role of Executive Chairperson of the organization …
TOURISM SHAKE UP – Financial Audit Underway
A MAJOR shakeup is now underway at the St. Lucia Tourist Board, (SLTB) which includes a financial audit, as the …
Advocacy Group Responds To Attack on Six Year Old
THE advocacy group against violence and abuse of women and children in St. Lucia has again spoken out following reports …
‘NO WITCH HUNT’ – C.D.P., St. Jude Project Under Fire
MINISTER for Economic Development, Guy Joseph, says that while contractors seeking payments for work rendered on projects under the Constituency …
TOURISM SHOCK – But No Word Why Two Top Executives Suddenly Resign
PUBLIC attention is now focused on the St. Lucia Tourist Board with reports that two of its top executives have …
POVERTY ATTACK – Rotary Breaks Ground Today for Soup Kitchen
THE Rotary Club will this morning break the ground in the George The Fifth Park for the construction of a …
KWEYOL FRENZY
EXPRESSIONS of cultural pride will dominate this weekend as Saint Lucians observe JounenKwéyòl, the flagship activity of Creole Heritage Month. …
Public Raise Voices Over Two Controversial Pregnancies
TWO pregnancies under shocking circumstances continue to spur public debate here prompting calls for police to do something about the …
Warning About LPG After Explosion in Anse la Raye
THE Fire Service is reminding St. Lucians of the dangers they could be exposed to when using Liquid Petroleum Gas …