P.M.’S COMEBACK!

The following statement was yesterday released by the Prime Minister’s Office: Over the past few days, the Leader of the Opposition, former Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony has, on more than one occasion, accused the Prime Minister, the Honourable Stephenson King, of having wrongfully caused the State to meet the cost of rental of his private residence.

Digicel Founder & Chairman encourages investment in the Caribbean

The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) has paid tribute to the contribution to Caribbean life made by Digicel, the region’s largest mobile telecommunications operator. Digicel Founder and Chairman Denis O’Brien was awarded the AFUWI Corporate Leadership Award at the 11th annual AFUWI benefit gala,

Montessori Science Fair

“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.” (Chinese proverb) On Thursday this week, students of the Montessori School from Reception to Grade 5 showcased their talents at a special science fair. On classrooms walls and tables, projects, from the history of Dinosaurs to the explanation of Osmosis were neatly displayed.

The Shoemaker, the Jamette and the Barber (Part I)

On a hot night in July many years ago, a local politician in a crowded bar threw an almighty tantrum at one of his junior colleagues. “Don’t worry,” a reporter, passing by, comforted the young hopeful, scalded by the steamy lava of profanities, “that’s the Marchand in him.” The ‘Marchand’ in him could have been the La Pénsèe in someone else, but the first gentleman I can recall,

Fireman out on Bail

The St Lucia Fire Service is now taking a closer look at how it arranges the sleeping quarters of male and female fire fighters following the incident of an alleged rape of a 19 year-old fire woman by a 29 year old fireman. Fire Chief Leslie Fontenelle, earlier this week made it clear that such incidents would not be tolerated under any circumstances by the department,

Yachtman dies at sea

The body of an American yachtsman who died at sea last Sunday while sailing between St. Lucia and Martinique, is being flown home today. Richard Mullen, a resident of Chicago, was sailing to Martinique from the Rodney Bay Marina with three other men on his yacht, ”Pegasus”, when he suddenly fell ill and died. The vessel radioed the Marina for assistance and a team comprising a dock attendant ,