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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Unemployment Slips To 20 Percent. SAINT LUCIA’S economy came under scrutiny this week during the annual general meeting of the …
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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 …
A plan which was elaborated on eight years ago to divide Saint Lucia into four separate economic quadrants will be …
CHAIRPERSON of the St. Lucia Tourist Board, Agnes Francis has now assumed the role of Executive Chairperson of the organization …
A MAJOR shakeup is now underway at the St. Lucia Tourist Board, (SLTB) which includes a financial audit, as the …
THE advocacy group against violence and abuse of women and children in St. Lucia has again spoken out following reports …
MINISTER for Economic Development, Guy Joseph, says that while contractors seeking payments for work rendered on projects under the Constituency …
PUBLIC attention is now focused on the St. Lucia Tourist Board with reports that two of its top executives have …
THE Rotary Club will this morning break the ground in the George The Fifth Park for the construction of a …
EXPRESSIONS of cultural pride will dominate this weekend as Saint Lucians observe JounenKwéyòl, the flagship activity of Creole Heritage Month. …
TWO pregnancies under shocking circumstances continue to spur public debate here prompting calls for police to do something about the …
THE Fire Service is reminding St. Lucians of the dangers they could be exposed to when using Liquid Petroleum Gas …
Bordelais Is Under Scrutiny. HOW secure is the country’s prison and how effective is its rehabilitation programme are questions that many people …
Public Advised Against Harbouring Convicts. THE Royal St. Lucia Police Force is warning, citizens of the dangers of harbouring persons …
Speak Out St. Lucia Calls for National Plan to Be Adopted. THE old way of dealing with the issue of …