EPA TO BE SIGNED

Despite all objections from the Opposition leader, it has been reported that St Lucia is moving to sign on to the Economic Partnership Agreement with Europe. Essentially, the EPA will dictate future trade between Europe and the region. Addressing small business owners on Wednesday, Trade and Commerce Minister Rufus Bousquet said St Lucia would focus,

Bus Fares Increase in September

As St. Lucians brace themselves to pay more for public transportation come September 1st, 2008 a call has gone out for the just concluded survey on the public transportation system in the country to be made public. The call is being made by minibus owners themselves despite their exhilaration that the request for a fare increase was acknowledged by Government.

Man sentenced to turning point

Compton Alexander aka Big Harry was sentenced to a six week detox program at Turning Point the islands only centre for people suffering from alcohol and drug abuse. Appearing before Justice Kenneth Benjamin, Alexander a drug and alcohol addict for more than ten years who had previously been convicted of breaking into a dwelling house,

Retired Cops Up for Rehire

For many years now, the need for a strong, prompt disciplinary system in the Royal St Lucia Police Force police has been stressed by the government and the public alike. However, even if there has been evidence of wrongdoing, disciplinary actions do not reflect the commitment of the police Force to oppose police misconduct.