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The National Workers Union – the bargain representatives for the workers of the water and sewage company WASCO, wants company to take action against those responsible for denying their agreed wage increase. For several years, some of WASCO’s workers were not paid the agreed ten percent increase to which they …

International Yoga Day was observed in St. Lucia with a call for persons to consider the many benefits of practicing the ancient art.  

There is confirmation by the ministry of health, that St. Lucia’s nurses are leaving for greener pastures overseas. On Monday HTS News4orce received reports, that the situation at the Victoria Hospital is critical. The Intensive Care Unit and maternity wards are badly affected.The ministry of health is confident that the …

The impact of climate change is suspected to be the cause of the sharp decline in the landing of some fish species. Now a days the flying fish is becoming a small percentage of the fishermen’s catch. This has been noted, not only in St. Lucia but in other Caribbean …

The lower La Bourne community will soon be having pipe borne water. On Tuesday the ministry of equity, the St. Lucia Social Development Fund, the Caribbean Development Bank and the water and sewerage authority, signed a partnership agreement to make this second phase of the La Bourne project possible.  

The ministry of health has signaled a warning to persons suffering with asthma and related conditions, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities because of the prevalence of Saharan dust. Saharan dust, which improves the quality of soil and creates beautiful sun-sets can also have a major negative impact on health.  

The Fisheries Department has joined efforts with the Castries Fisher’s Cooperative, A1 Island Marine Supplies Inc (Mercury) and KP Marine Supplies to host a Fisher’s clinic on Wednesday, June 26th; in observation of Fishermen’s Feast.      

The days of single use plastic are numbered. Come the first of August, 2019, importation of Styrofoam and single use plastics will be banned.