external affairs minister Sarah Flood-Beaubrun credits strenuous collaborative efforts for the recent return of Saint Lucia nationals. She has singled out the cruise ship agencies, the health ministry, SLASPA and other government agencies for praise. The high commissioner of Canada was the latest official to help secure the return of …

The covid-19 state of emergency has been extended to the end of September. The resolution to expand passed the house after a fiery debate among lawmakers.

Prime minister Allen Chastanet declares that the government reserves the right to act unilaterally in the demolition of the royal Gaol. Chastanet is excited about plans to construct a new hall of justice and police headquarters on the site.

Minister for economic development Guy Joseph has denied involvement in the demolition of the royal gaol. Joseph who accuses opponents of misrepresenting the act snubbed a leading member of the trust in a debate on parliament steps over allegations of missing pages in a key document.

Deputy political leader of the St. Lucia Labor party Dr. Ernest Hilaire has accused the administration of acting in bad faith in the wake of the demolition of the royal Gaol and a leaked audio involving the voice of MP for Anse La Raye Dominic fedee promising contracts to a …

The covid-19 curfew and lockdown have had a profound impact on the agriculture and fisheries sector. Permanent secretary in the ministry of agriculture, Barrymore Felicien reveals that the closure of the hotel sector has dealt a significant blow to the industry.

Do you support the government’s decision to go ahead with the demolition of the old jail?

The trade union federation has taken offense with prime minister Allen Chastanet’s open letter amid the impasse in the covid-19 wage negotiations. TUF which is stunned by the latest Ultimatum and talk of legal options warns that it will not be intimidated.

The police welfare association is not exactly sad to see the old prison go. The public relations officer of the PWA has welcomed the release of images of the proposed new hall of justice and police headquarters by prime minister Allen Chastanet.

Family and friends continue to pay homage to the late Joyce auguste who died suddenly this week. Legendary musician, Ronald “boo” Hinkson says the nation has lost a champion of culture and folk music.