St. Lucia observed No Smoking Day on Friday. Some of the planned events had to be cancelled because of the inclement weather. However, the World No Tobacco Day was still observed with a call for smokers to seek assistance to kick the habit. The call comes against the backdrop of …

The president of the St. Lucia Nurses Association wants the high patient to nurse ratio at St. Lucia’s public health facilities to be address in order to enhance the quality of care being provided to patients. This statement comes at a time when the spotlight is on the nursing profession …

The opposition St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) called a press conference on Thursday. The main subject of the press conference was the Prime Minister’s response to the question of the commitment letter, bearing what appears to be the signature of minister Guy Joseph. The Labour party is calling the Prime …

The Civil Service Association at its recently held annual general meeting briefed its members on its upcoming negotiations with employers. The CSA has a hectic few months ahead.  

A family of Ciceron are celebrating with their matriarch, who reached the 100-year milestone, still in relatively good health. The centenarian celebrated the occasion surrounded by friends and family.  

The sargassum sea weed has been creating havoc for fishers and their equipment for years. On Wednesday the National Conservation Authority spearheaded a series of activities designed to explore ways of dealing with the sea weed.      

The National Nurses Association pushed back its activities to observe Nurses Week because they clashed with Jazz and Mothers’ day. The nurses on Tuesday took time out to organize a special lunch in Castries for less fortunate persons.  

One of the region’s longest serving tele-evangelists is reaching out to young persons, in order to stop them getting involved in criminal behavior. Pastor Benedict Jn Baptist better known as Pastor Ben, says it is far better for one not to get involved in crime in the first place, that …

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The impact of the heat was evident in the city of Castries. Some persons were finding it difficult to cope.  

Courts Unicomer is expanding its lending services with the targeting of small businesses and start-ups. The company is also including existing businesses for its expanded service.  

The 2019 calypso season is now open. Some of the tents have announced their line up for the season and the dates for their shows. Not to be outdone, seasoned calypso commentator Kennedy “Boots” Samuel announced the commencement of his annual “Kaiso Corner” show on Radio 100.  

The 2019 Carnival season was officially launched at the SAB on the weekend. Patrons caught a glimpse of what is in store of the season. Here are some of the highlights.  

The South Calypso Tent demonstrated the importance of reading to the students of the Laborie Girls Primary School. Promising artistes who have low reading and writing competence find it difficult to fulfill their potential. The South Calypso Tent underscored the importance of reading in an entertaining way for the students. …

The SLTU president says the umbrella body of public sector unions will not be influenced by the decision of the police who broke away from the federation. Julian Monrose who was a guest on HTS’ “St. Lucia Journal” with Earl Huntley, says the decision of the Police Welfare Association adds …