UWP Women In Action to observe International Women’s Day
Women in Action (WIA), the Women’s Arm of the United Workers Party (UWP) will observe International Women’s Day on March 8, 2014, with a brunch at Coconut Bay in Vieux Fort from 10 a.m. International...
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When SurePay launched its revolutionary bill payment service in late 2012, the company stated a mandate to become the one-stop convenient service for its Saint Lucian customers. As the company charges...
View Article“Joseph is pathologically mendacious”– Minister Phillip Pierre
Infrastructure minister Phillip Pierre. Photo credit: secretariat.thecommonwealth.org Allegations of nepotism and abuse of public office continue to come from Infrastructure Minister Phillip J. Pierre...
View ArticleWARNING: You could be losing your sight and not know
World Glaucoma Week will be celebrated this year from March 9 to 14; it is a joint international initiative of the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patients Association, to raise...
View ArticleSandals Resorts International makes a splash with scuba
A Scuba dive instructor with guests at one of Sandals Resorts. The Caribbean’s leading resort company Sandals Resorts International has reinforced their scuba diving credentials after reaching 50,000...
View ArticleGov’t minister Harold Dalsan undergoes successful surgery
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View ArticleAmputee student says thank you to Digicel
Denel all smiles with PR & Communications Executive Sergin John Baptiste. Digicel, through its Caring Connections Programme was happy to assist the special needs community once more. Denel...
View ArticleIndigenous Dye Project to explore natural dye production
The Ministry of Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs has recently endorsed the implementation of the Indigenous Dye Project executed through OPSR/TEPA. The project seeks to...
View ArticleGov’t press secretary responds to barrel VAT refund issue
Jadia Jn Pierre. Photo credit: stlucia.gov.lc. Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Jadia Jn Pierre-Emmanuel has responded to the United Workers Party’s call for confirmation as to whether a proposed...
View ArticleLevern Spencer into World Indoor finals!
Photo by Julian Finney (Getty Images). Levern Spencer is into the finals of a global championship for the third time in her senior career. Competing at the International Association of Athletics...
View ArticleCholera epidemic in Haiti ‘poses major threat to Latin America and Caribbean’
Haitian women bathe in a stream in Port-au-Prince, where a man contracted cholera recently. Sanitation must be improved in order to eradicate the disease, the UN says. Photograph: Getty Haiti needs a...
View Article“She flirts around with other guys behind my back”
Dear Willie: I’m a young man who is currently in a relationship with this wonderful young woman, whom I love so much, respect and treat her like no other. I’m very serious about our relationship and...
View ArticleAccident on Bexon highway
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View ArticleLIAT to axe unprofitable routes as part of financial shakeup
LIAT Chairman Jean Holder. Photo credit: nationnews.com. The regional airline, LIAT, says it will take “decisive action” to deal with unprofitable routes as the Antigua-based airline seeks to make its...
View ArticleStratosphere drops Friendship Riddim
Stratosphere Muzic has released its latest production. The new release – Friendship Riddim, features six songs from namely Ricky T, Mongstar, Marie-Anne, Blue and 2012 Piton Soca Starz champion, Jay...
View ArticleComptroller of Customs settles confusion over VAT refund on Christmas barrel...
Comptroller of Customs Andy Fernelon spoke to the media today about the VAT refund on barrels during the concessionary Christmas period. Comptroller of the Customs and Excise Tax department Andy...
View ArticleSecretary-General of CARICOM says happy International Women’s Day
Irwin Larocque is secretary-general of CARICOM. The CARICOM Secretariat is honoured and privileged to salute the women and girls of the Caribbean Community on the occasion of International Women’s Day...
View ArticleSt. Lucia joins Vital Voices in Global Mentoring Walk to mark Int’l Women’s Day
Alyse Nelson is president of Vital Voices. Today, approximately 60 women will join together at the Vigie Sports Complex, Sans Souci for the seventh annual Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walk; it is the...
View ArticleLUCELEC continues support for National Science Fair
LUCELEC Corporate Communications Assistant Bernardia Regis presents sponsorship cheque for National Science Fair to Chief Education Officer Marcus Edward (R). St Lucia Electricity Services Limited...
View ArticleCaricom leaders to debate marijuana legalisation
Researchers with a Caribbean trade bloc have found that decriminalising marijuana and exploring its use for medicinal purposes could help boost the region’s sluggish economy. Caricom leaders are...
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