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Dominica’s prime minister to address SLP Delegates Conference
Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit. Photo credit: news.dm. When the Saint Lucia Labour Party meets at Reunion, Choiseul, this Sunday March 9, 2014, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of...
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Dialogue and action needed to end discrimination in the Caribbean
“Zero Discrimination Day” was marked for the first time on March 1. Spearheaded by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the commemoration promotes everyone’s right to lead full and...
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March 9 marks the start of World Rotaract Week
As early as 1935, Rotary Founder Paul Harris discovered a youth organisation based on Rotarian principles during a trip to Australia. In the 1950′s, many clubs made up of young adults or students had...
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Local human rights group outraged with Uganda’s anti-gay bill
Protesters against a planned anti-homosexuality bill in front of the Ugandan Mission to the U.N. in New York on November 19. Photo credit: cnn.com Local organisation United and Strong has joined...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Just another grass eating day
Photo depicts a horse snacking on some grass while enjoying the warm ambiance at Sandy Beach, Vieux-Fort. Photographed by Aynesley Arthur. Photographers – novice, amateur or professional – in Saint...
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Caribbean Book Fest calls for writers
Caribbean Cultural Theatre invites established and emerging writers of published works to participate in the third staging of WORD! – A Caribbean Book Fest at Medgar Evers College, City University of...
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Several Caribbean countries named in US money laundering report
The United States has named several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries as major money laundering states, whose financial institutions engage in currency transactions involving significant amounts...
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Arson suspected in early-morning church fire
Pews and musical equipment were among the items destroyed. Officials are investigating a fire that damaged a catholic church in Grand Riviere, Gros Islet in the wee hours of this morning. Deputy Chief...
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Gros Islet Carnival Queen audition in three weeks
Shauna Menald is the reigning Miss Gros Islet Carnival Queen. Interested young ladies looking for a spot as a 2014 Gros Islet Carnival Queen contestant can try out on March 30. The audition will be...
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Six men caught on boat with suspected cannabis
Two Vincentians were among six men intercepted by police on a boat with suspected cannabis on Tuesday. They were caught by officers attached to the Marine Unit of Vieux Fort on a boat named “Jehovah,”...
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Blackstars man charged for firearm offences
On Monday, March 3, 2014, Ricardo Anatole of Blackstars, Morne Du Don appeared before the First District Court in Castries to answer to the charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of...
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1st National Bank Shareholder Forum to discuss proposed OECS financial sector...
1st National Bank’s Managing Director Andy Delmar First National Bank St. Lucia Limited is finalising details towards the staging of its 2014 Shareholder Education Forum, slotted for Saturday, March 8...
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Cerebral Palsy Association restructures to effectively execute mandate
The executive of the Cerebral Palsy Association. The Cerebral Palsy Association of St Lucia in keeping with its mission to assist and advocate for the rights of persons with Cerebral Palsy, has...
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Exhibition to mark International Women’s Day
To commemorate International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, 2014, we the faculty and staff of the St. Helen University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences will be hosting an exhibition at the...
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DID YOU KNOW: Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican political leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator, who was a staunch proponent of the Black nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, to which end he...
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United Insurance opens new branch in Soufriere
United Insurance is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch, located at the Ground Floor at the Excelsior Plaza, Bridge Street, Soufriere. “Opening an office in Soufriere has been a part of...
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St. Lucia among countries failing to do enough to address narcotics...
Political leaders of seven Eastern Caribbean countries, including St. Lucia have been identified as failing to address concerns of corruption related to illegal drug trafficking in their countries....
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French national on the run from law enforcement authorities
A man believed to be a French national is on the run after he escaped police custody on Tuesday March 4, 2014. According to a Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) Aniel Innocent, Estaphane Buick, who...
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Des Barras man in custody for several offences
A Des Barras man is in police custody after been arrested during an operation on a marijuana plantation at Des Barras, Babonneau about 7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. This operation was...
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UWP says government is misleading nation over refund on imported barrel...
The executive of the United Workers Party has called for an explanation over a proposed refund from government to people who were charged the Value Added Tax (VAT) on barrels imported under the...
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