EIGHT youth ambassadors drawn from six Eastern Caribbean nations are travelling to the United States to participate in the 2023 Youth Ambassadors Caribbean Exchange Programme.
Caribbean Youth Ambassadors Head to America
Team Saint Lucia U-14 in CFU’s Girls Challenge Series
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AN 18-player squad of Saint Lucia’s National Under-14 Girls team, departed yesterday (Friday) for Antigua & Barbuda to compete in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U-14 Girls Challenge Series, scheduled to run from August 18 to 27.
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.
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.
Beacon Gives Back – Staff Revitalises Grand Riviere Primary School
THE Beacon Insurance Company Ltd. continues to demonstrate its commitment to education and community development this past Saturday, 5th August, through a charitable endeavor involving the Grand Riviere Primary School in Gros Islet.
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. Â
Team 758 U-15 Boys Advance to Next Stage of Concacaf Championships
Following two exciting victories and a drawn match, Saint Lucia advances to the next round of the 2023 Concacaf U-15 …
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.
22 Students Receive Scholarships from the Daren Sammy Foundation
TWENTY-TWO primary and secondary school students from various schools received scholarships from the Daren Sammy Foundation (DSF) this week for their outstanding performance during the 2022/2023 academic year.
Saint Lucia Celebrates Emancipation Day with Pomp and Flair
ONCE a low-key affair for many years in Saint Lucia, last Tuesday’s Emancipation Day (August 1) celebrations, just like last year’s, seems to be gaining in popularity with Saint Lucians, as noted by the turnout last year and this year.
Team 758 Under-15 Boys to Compete in CONCACAF Challenge
SAINT Lucia’s National Under-15 Boys team and technical staff are optimistic about their chances in the 2023 CONCACAF Boys Under-15 Championships to be held in Curacao from August 6 to 13.
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.
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.
NEMO Bids Farewell to Outgoing Director Maria Medard
THE outgoing Director of the National Emergency Management Organisation [NEMO], Miss Maria Medard, has proceeded on pre-retirement leave.
Farmers To Get Relief Following Tropical Storm Bret
AGRICULTURAL Minister Alfred Prospere has assured farmers that government will be providing some sort of relief to them following the passage of Tropical Storm Bret, however the minister says farmers should exercise patience.Â
Breadfruit and Breadnut Festival on Display for Emancipation Day Festivities
At least 14 local producers or more are due to participate in the annual Breadfruit and Breadnut Festival, to be held on Emancipation Day (August, 1) at the Anglican Church Annex, with focus on promoting and displaying products made from the two local food crops.
No Issues With Our CIP – Hilaire
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Information, Culture and Investment Dr. Ernest Hilaire has stated there is no authencity in the reports circulating, implicating Saint Lucia is in the visa waiver restrictions imposed on selected countries.
Central Castries has Potential to be a Mega Entertainment Hub – Frederick
PARLIAMENTARY Representative for Central Castries Richard Frederick feels there is scope for transforming the capital city into a mega entertainment hub, featuring dramatic, theatrical and cultural displays.