The fifteen Chevening Scholars for the academic year 2023-24 were announced on Wednesday 10 August, by HE Scott Furssedonn-Wood, British …
Four Successful UK Chevening Scholars from Saint Lucia
Government to Appeal Judge’s Ruling on Pitons Controversy?
SPECULATION is rife as to whether the Government of Saint Lucia will appeal the July 25 decision by a High Court Judge quashing its efforts to restrain extension of a private family home in ways that can threaten the protected nature of the Pitons Management Area as a heritage site worthy of UNESCO protection.
HIA Redevelopment Project to Commence Next Year
CONSTRUCTION works on the Hewanorra International Airport (HIA) Redevelopment project is due to commence by early next year – as …
Education Ministry Rushes to Fix Schools Before 2023-2024 Academic Year Opens
PRIME Minister Philip J. Pierre has secured parliament’s approval to allocate XCD 5.4 million to refurbish and repair schools ahead of the 2023/24 academic year.
Inmate Family Day at BCF Successful
OFFICIALS at the Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF) have hailed the recently held ‘Inmate Family Day’ as a successful initiative. The …
Government Wants More Progress on Millennium Highway Project – King
Infrastructure Minister Stephenson King says government is moving expeditiously to complete road repairs on the Millennium Highway despite some technical delays affecting the course of progress on the worksite.
CMO Attends Regional Health Security Meeting
Saint Lucia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sharon Belmar-George, is currently attending a high-level meeting at the Hilton Trinidad Hotel and …
SALCC Board Appoints Dr. Madgerie Jameson-Charles as Principal
The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Madgerie Jameson-Charles as principal, on a three-year contract, effective August 1, 2023.
Millions More to Be Pumped Into St. Jude Hospital Reconstruction Project
THE Saint Lucia government has signed onto a substantive loan agreement with the Saudi Arabian government for the completion of St Jude Hospital and upgrading of the George Odlum Stadium.
Promoting Vaccination as an Effective Measure Against Preventable-Diseases
RECOGNIZING that vaccines are the most cost-effective component of healthcare services and have saved more lives than any other primary …
Government, Opposition Raise Concerns Over International Demands on Small States
IN a rare show of agreement in Saint Lucia’s House of Parliament, the Government of Saint Lucia and the Opposition …
Saint Lucia Accedes To CCJ
ARRANGEMENTS for lodging final appeals with the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) instead of the Judicial Committee of the Privy …
Kenny Calls for Peter Josie Arrest Over Statements Made
Former parliamentarian Peter Josie appears to have landed himself in ‘hot waters’ within local political circles over some ‘damaging’ statements …
Gov’t. To Rollout Second Tranche of Housing Assistance Programme
Hundreds of Saint Lucians are set to receive assistance from government by way of its National Housing Assistance Programme (NHAP). …
Third Cohort of Green Entrepreneurs Programme Announced
The Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Programme is proud to announce the selection of its third cohort, comprising 43 promising green …
P.M. Pierre Supports Sexual Harassment Policy for RSLPF
PRIME Minister Philip J Pierre says he supports the implementation of a Sexual Harassment Policy within the ranks of the …
SLP Administration Gives account of its Stewardship in its Two Years in Office
PRIME Minister Philip J Pierre, on Wednesday, presented a review on the stewardship and management of the St Lucia Labour Party (SLP) administration to mark its second year in office, since victory at the polls on 26th July, 2021.
Health and Safety Issues at the Workplace under Review
THE Finance Administrative Building will receive a deep cleaning that will cost the Government of Saint Lucia one million Eastern Caribbean Dollars, according to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre.
UWP Gives SLP a Failing Grade Over its Two-Year Performance
The United Workers Party is describing the performance of the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party as disastrous and destructive. The …
Concerns of BCF Officers to be Dealt With – Pierre
CORRECTIONAL officers at the Bordelais Correctional Facility will have some of their concerns dealt with, according to Prime Minister Philip J Pierre.