Santa Lucia

Minibus operators get the go ahead for an increase in the bus fare beginning in July.

“Greed, the thirst for power, and finally, unbridled corruption.” Who holds the answers to the St Jude mystery?

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BUILDING FINANCIAL RESILIANCE https://youtu.be/XLyrcpmRuhY

One local gospel artiste continues to receive glowing reviews and accolades from the music industry. The local artiste Wilburne Mathurine has been nominated for two prestigious prizes at the up coming gospel music awards. https://youtu.be/RvARDjGqnWs

The marked increase in the prices of some essential goods and services is taxing consumers and creating a headache for governments the world over – St. Lucia no exception. Economist dr. Adrian Augier spoke to HTS Newsforce about the rising cost of goods and made some suggestions on what could be done to mitigate its …

Violence erupted in the community of Vieux Fort on Thursday afternoon with two separate gun related incidents carried out in less than one hour. The victims of both of the shootings were male teenagers. https://youtu.be/-2qlRdpeOtw

HEALTH MINISTER LATEST WARNING ON COVID 19

Protest continued in the south on Monday to pressure the government to complete the St. Jude hospital. The minister for health Moses Jn Baptist says the protest will only result in ensuring that the government does what it has always been committed to doing – that is ensuring that St. Jude is completed. https://youtu.be/-itU5RzJTFM

St. Lucians have been put on alert for the upcoming national census which began on Tuesday 17th May.

The St. Lucia Labour party candidate for Micoud south at the two last general elections senator Guibion Ferdinand says the cries of the affected residents will not be ignored. Senator Ferdinand met with the residents on the weekend, and is working with other members of the Dugard community, as well as seeking to mobilize government …

Football is more than just a game. That’s the thinking guiding the new executive of the Vieux Fort football league. The organization is seeking to use football to improve the life chances of the players in more ways than one.

The students of the Laborie girls primary school were given a special treat as part of the celebration of reading month.

Today Wednesday May 18, 2022 the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs confirms a total of 141 new cases of COVID-19

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Over 500 enumerators will be visiting homes across the island from Tuesday May 17th, 2022, to conduct the Covid-19 delayed national census which was due in 2020.

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The World Bank Group (WBG) approved on Tuesday financing of US$22 million to Eastern Caribbean countries.

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During the operation, a residence at Cas en Bas, Gros Islet was searched which resulted in the recovery of one (1) Taurus 9mm pistol and thirty (30) rounds of 9mm ammunition.

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101 strong and counting, the family of Doris Prescott are celebrating her 101st birthday giving thanks for her long and healthy life. The centenarian says that during her younger days, she was never one to shy away from hard work.

The St. Jude protestors continue to call on the government to complete the structure began by the former UWP administration. The protestors continue to argue that the structure started by the former government is the better option for St. Lucia. https://youtu.be/Nh1_YkOWnkU

One family which is being adversely affected by St. Lucia’s witness protection programme, is calling on the authorities to be far more supportive for the children whose parents are involved in such programmes. The mother of the affected family has been placed in the witness protection programme for one year now, and those who have …

PRIME MINISTER ON ONE YEAR IN OFFICE https://youtu.be/culgtLggJHM