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  The opening of the Second Session of the Eleventh Parliament is slated to commence from 9:55am on Tuesday, April25, 2017. Members of the House of Assembly will meet at 10:00 a.m.   Members of the Senate will meet at 10:30 a.m., after which both Houses will meet in joint …

The disturbing trend of domestic and familial disputes turning deadly continues in Saint Lucia. A man in his late 50’s has become St. Lucia’s 21st homicide victim for 2017.

“I’m not vexed with the trust” Prime Minister Allen Chastanet uttered these words amid news that the government of the Saint Lucia has removed the national trust’s subvention for the 2017/2018 fiscal year.

Concerned citizens opposed to the proposed 2.6 billion us dollar desert star pearl of the Caribbean project let their dissenting voices be heard over the weekend.

Proponents of the decriminalization of marijuana took to the streets of Soufriere last week for the annual 4/20 march. Organizers are decrying declining numbers at the event, but say they are more determined than ever to get government to modernize its approach to drug policy, by recognizing the medicinal, religious, …

Meanwhile, senior fire personnel were trained in aerodrome emergency rescue techniques on the weekend. The senior fire staff will also be informed on ways to deal with the psychological impact of aircraft tragedies.

The coconut bay beach resort and spa undertook a tree planting initiative to commemorate earth day 2017. The coconut bay team held a walk with a cause and planted trees alongside the road.