SATURDAY will be observed as World Cancer Day internationally. The Union International Contre Le Cancer (UICC) has chosen the theme …
Seize The Opportunity – Co-op League Told As It Takes Its Place In City Centre
THE St. Lucia Cooperative League has been called on to seize the opportunity that it has, now that it is …
More Than 100 ‘Trinis’ Involved In Terrorism Overseas
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Tuesday said more than 100 nationals are involved in …
Trump’s Immigration Ban May Reach Caribbean – Congresswoman Yvette Clarke
By Nelson A. King NEWYORK, Jan 30, CMC—Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has warned that US President Donald Trump’s …
Sexual Consent Age Under Discussion
Talks about increasing the age of sexual consent from 16 to 18 years have emerged in government with a view to reducing crimes committed by juveniles.
Grenada Cracks Down On Dangerous Dogs
Grenadian authorities say they are cracking down on people involved in breeding dangerous dogs warning that violators of the Dangerous Dogs Act could be jailed for six months…
Business Awards Winners Impress P.M.
PRIME MINISTER Allen Chastanet said he was heartened by the perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit exhibited by the winners – and nominees – in this year’s St. Lucia Business Awards held last Saturday..
Proprietor Loses Business After False Reporting
THE seventh homicide for the year has put not only family members and friends of the victim in grief but also the proprietor of Rainbow 2000, the popular bar located in Grande Riviere.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown – Caribbean Legislators Express Outrage
NEW YORK, CMC – Two Caribbean American legislators here have expressed outrage over newly-installed United States President Donald Trump’s signing of executive orders for sweeping crackdown on illegal Caribbean and other immigrants.
V Fort’s Laureate Literary Night Feb. 5
AS part of Nobel Laureate Festival 2017, the Vieux Fort community invites the public to the second edition of the Vieux Fort Nobel Laureate Literary Night at4:00 p.m. on Sunday February 5 at the Vieux Fort Primary School.
City Police Effective – Law And Order Gets a Boost
THE presence of City Police Officers (CPOs) on the streets is making a difference in maintenance of law and order in the capital after just a few `weeks but their role is expected to be further enhanced in the weeks ahead. Decked in their starched white polo shirts and dark tunics the officers of the Castries Constabulary have added muscle to law enforcement, winning them appreciation and praise from a number of citizens.
Media Urged To Raise The Bar
LOCAL media houses are again being encouraged to consider the option of self-regulation so as to steer them away from litigation and lack of credibility as a result of stories they publish or air. On Thursday, representatives from the Media Association of Saint Lucia (MASL), the Attorney General’s Office and media houses met to discuss the media’s crucial role in disseminating information to the public. However, all agreed that the media needs to do more to protect itself from finding itself at the centre of controversy and lawsuits.
New Freight Service Starts Tomorrow
SEABOARD Marine has announced enhancements to its Miami, Florida Eastern Caribbean ocean freight service. The vessel rotation will now include a new port call at Castries, St. Lucia. The new weekly service is supported by two container ships that will commence today departing from Port Miami, Florida with a five day transit to Castries.
Spinoffs of Upgraded Gros Piton Trail
ON December 8 the Soufriere Foundation officially opened and now manages the operations at an additional entrance to the Gros Piton climbing experience through the Anse L’Ivrogne Beach. The trail having been previously utilized by unauthorized guided tour groups, received a full aesthetics boost with the inclusion of a security and cashiers booth, the provision of bathroom amenities with other structural enhancements and the employment of fully trained tour guides to sufficiently support the growing appeal for the product.
LPM Leader Raises Jobs Alarm
LEADER of the Lucian Peoples Movement (LPM) Therold Pru8dent says he is concerned about the unemployment levels in Gros Islet and has called on the parliamentary representative Mr. Lenard Montoute, to pay greater attention to the situation.
First Kidney Transplant In OECS
THE Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has congratulated Antigua and Barbuda following the first kidney transplant operation to be done in the sub-region. “This operation had ushered in a new era of health care proficiency within the region driven by a whole of government approach in collaboration with local health authorities and regional health coordinating groups including the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)” said OECS Director General Dr.Didacus Jules.
ITC Team Visiting St. Lucia
A team from the Geneva-based International Trade Centre (ITC) is on a one-week visit to St Lucia. The mission has …
Antigua and Barbuda pushes past St. Kitts and Nevis in economic growth in 2016
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – The St. Kitts and Nevis economy once dubbed by the late Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) …
Prime Minister addresses Justice System, Investment and Saint Lucia’s Finances
During his recent four-day visit to the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet took the opportunity to meet with potential …
Nat’l Students’ Council Calls For Support For Student
Expresses Concern About Improper Use Of Social Media Among Youth The National Students’ Council is an advocacy group aimed at …