Almost 900 persons are known to be infected with HIV in St. Lucia. December 1st is designated as World Aids Day. It pays tribute to those working to provide HIV services, while calling for more focus on vulnerable groups.  

Driving instructor Kingson Jean is speaking for the first time since his arrest by traffic police. He has been charged with impeding the flow of traffic, after two driving schools caused grid-lock on one of Saint Lucia’s busiest highways on Tuesday. Jean hopes the recent protest will spur the authorities …

The 10th Congress of Caribbean Bee-Keepers has ended in Saint Lucia with a call for greater involvement of youth and the incorporation of new technology in safeguarding the future of honey production.  

The survival of the local restaurant sector now hinges on public compliance with covid-19 protocols. So says industry spokesman, Matthew Hartment, as the sector awaits the deployment of wardens to help restart indoor dining.      

Two driving instructors and one student are in serious trouble with the law. An apparent unsanctioned protest on Tuesday morning along the busy Castries/Gros Islet Highway over pandemic restrictions, has resulted in the arrest of the three individuals who are facing traffic violation charges.  

The St. Lucian National Trust will have to slash wages and implement lay-offs to stay afloat in the pandemic. According to Chair Alison King, the Trust made some $197,000 from April to October 2020- well short of what’s needed to run the organization. The situation has been compounded by the …

Senator Hermangild Francis has his eyes set on contesting the Vieux-Fort South seat. The constituency has been represented by Dr. Kenny Anthony for some 20 years. However, Francis who has not had much experience at the polls is confident of unseating the former prime minister.  

Dialogue between the restaurant sector and authorities continue, as the industry reels from the covid-19 protocols outlined by the command center. Now officials have a time-frame in mind for a possible re-opening of the indoor dining experience.  

Saint Lucia’s covid-19 pandemic response suffered another setback on Monday. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has placed a level three travel advisory on Saint Lucia.