Statement by the St. Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) on the Healthcare crisis The announcement by Minister Guy Joseph on 28.05.2018, represents a vindication of the message delivered by the SLMDA on behalf of its members, health workers and the public. It puts in context, the verbal abuse that …

[Press release] Since the fire that destroyed the Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre’s cultural assets and holdings, the organization has held a number of consultations for business continuity and the way forward. Among the many issues raised at these consultations were: • Decentralization of existing programmes, • Collaboration with other …

[Press Release] The Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC) is calling on communities throughout St. Lucia interested in hosting activities for Creole Heritage Month and Jounen Kwéyòl 2018 to send their proposals to the FRC no later than July 1, 2018. The celebration of Creole Heritage Month and Jounen Kwéyòl …

[Press release] The Augier Combined School in collaboration with Frangie’s Kids is hosting a book fair on Monday 4th June, 2018 from 9:20 a.m. This event promises to be engaging and there are lots of book titles on sale. Prince of books range from $3.00 to $30.00. There are also educational …

[Press Release] 758 Global Goals Challenge calls for Youth to Create Impact within their Communities As part of efforts to encourage young people to become more involved and create impact within their communities, the Saint Lucia National Youth Council has partnered with the Department of Sustainable Development for the ‘758 Global …

[Press Release] As the start of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane season approaches, the Vieux Fort North Parliamentary Representative Hon Moses Jn. Baptiste held a constituency status consultation with representatives of all major organizations within the constituency. The successful consultation which was held at the Pierrot Combined School on Monday May …

[Press Release] The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. WASCO has categorized as fake news social media claims suggesting that new tariffs have been applied to customers. The publication which has been making the rounds is a copy of the rates which customers currently pay. These rates were approved in 2012 …

[Press Release] With the Government’s thrust towards improved e-Governance, a timely conference on the advancements of these efforts begins in Tallin, Estonia today under the theme “Governance for Digital Citizens”. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, External Affairs and the Public Service, Honourable Allen Chastanet, is currently …

[Press Release] The National Council Of & For Persons With Disabilities (NCPD Inc.) in collaboration with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is pleased to host on island, US based Prosthetist, Mr. James DeWees, CP, who specializes in prosthetic limb manufacturing and who uses an artificial leg himself. …

GIS – STAGING FRINGE EVENTS CAN MAKE THE FESTIVAL MORE WHOLESOME, COORDINATORS SAY. Saint Lucia Jazz 2018 continued on its path to returning the festival to its core, by offering world class jazz acts to patrons. This year, the main events took place at three hotel venues with the finale …