St. Lucian government taken to task over claims of job creation
In response to the prime minister’s assertion that his government has delivered on its electoral promise to create thousands of jobs on the island, the Lucian People’s Movement (LPM) asserts that not...
View ArticleSt. Lucia Marine Terminals and NWU complete negotiations
The management of St. Lucia Marine Terminals Ltd. and officials from the National Workers Union (NWU) has satisfactorily completed industrial negotiations. Clerical, mechanical and technical workers...
View ArticleBudget Day is today, May 14, 2013
Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony The Budget Address by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs, National Development and Social Security, Dr. Kenny Anthony, will be delivered today,...
View ArticleCivil servants to receive 4 percent increase but given the option to refuse...
Public Service Minister Dr. Fletcher Despite the Civil Service Association’s vote to settle for a zero percent salary increase, the government of Saint Lucia announced on Monday that it will disburse...
View ArticleGLOBAL TRENDS: St. Lucia’s unemployment rate may not improve anytime soon
St. Lucia’s unemployment rate is yet to experience a major reduction at more than 22 percent. An estimated 17,000 young persons are said to be jobless. And the situation may not soon improve given the...
View ArticleMan chopped during dispute in Augier
Sherman Fontenelle in hospital. * PHOTO provided by relative A man from Augier is currently receiving treatment at St. Judes Hospital for wounds sustained in a chopping incident last night, Monday, May...
View ArticleLeader of the opposition writes to governor general on Grynberg issue
Opposition Leader Stephenson King Below is a press release from the Office of the Opposition Leader The honourable Stephenson King, leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition in Saint Lucia’s House of...
View ArticleNWU to host congress in June
The National Workers Union (NWU) will convene its 3rd Triennial Congress of Delegates on June 28th, 2013 at the Conference Room of the Royal Saint Lucian Hotel under the theme “Consolidate for...
View ArticleSenior citizens to undertake driving lessons
The Ministry of Transport is continuing to take the necessary steps to ensure greater public safety on the islands roads by implementing driving tests for citizens above sixty five years old. The issue...
View ArticleMas Action The Band prepares for Looshan Line Jam 2013
Looshan Line Jam scheduled for Monday May 20th, 2013 is an annual event coordinated and presented by Mas Action…The Band. The event is sanctioned by the CDF and is enjoyed as the pre cursor to Lucian...
View ArticleDigicel gives away $10,000 to customers
Miss Marie Gittens accepting her cash winnings for Digicel’s Louis Victor As proud platinum sponsors for Saint Lucia Jazz and Festival, Digicel, the Bigger, Better Network, celebrated this fantastic...
View Article10 winners, 10 Blackberries and more fun with Digicel this May
Digicel, always committed to keeping its customers engaged for the month of May, has launched the ‘ODD ONE OUT Text to Win’ promotion. The objective of the game is to guess which one of the four items...
View ArticleReview of National Men’s Basketball League last evening
In a Division 1 clash at Gros Islet, ISE withstood a valiant effort from the Combined Schools team, pulling away late to continue undefeated in Division 1 basketball with an 89-67 victory. The Monster...
View ArticleLUCELEC co-hosts Wärtsilä regional technical seminar
St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) will co-host Wärtsilä’s Annual Technical Seminar for 2013. The seminar takes place this week, May 15 -16, at the Bay Gardens Beach Resort and will...
View ArticleBudget includes more assistance for the poor and vulnerable
Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Kenny D. Anthony Poor and vulnerable citizens have been given special attention in the 2013/2014 Budget despite challenges currently being faced by the government of Saint...
View ArticleCentral government operations
In outlining central government operations, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and Minister for Finance Honourable Dr. Kenny D Anthony has announced an increase in the deficit due to lowered anticipated...
View ArticleFighting unemployment
With the high unemployment rate on the island, Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Kenny Anthony believes there is an urgent need for proactive measures to strengthen private investment to absorb the pool of...
View ArticleGovernment to implement Public Sector Modernisation
Technology has advanced the world in ways unimaginable. And as the world moves to keep up with technology, so must Saint Lucia. It is against this back drop that government is implementing Public...
View ArticleADVERTORIAL: 30-Day Interest-Free Travel Loan
Clients can now get a 30-day interest free loan from AXCEL FINANCE in Blue Coral Mall for AIRLINE TICKETS, CRUISES, HOLIDAY AND HONEYMOON PACKAGES to be purchased from BUDGET TRAVEL AGENCY, located 1st...
View ArticlePHOTO: Accident in Bexon
St Lucia News Online has received reports of a vehicular accident that occurred at about 7:30 am today on the Bexon Highway, near the Jehovah Witness church, involving a taxi mini-bus with passengers...
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