Here’s what’s happening tonight in the HTS News4orce at 7 !  

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 …

The Mayor of Castries Peterson Francis says non performing government agencies must now step up to the plate and do their part.The outspoken mayor wants these agencies to make a difference in the community.      

The re-location of the Castries market’s food vendors took effect on Monday. The re-location is to make way for the re-development of the iconic Castries market.  

The minister for Labor Hon. Stephenson King says he will tighten the work permit procedure to ensure that the system is not being abused by employers. It has long been a complaint by St. Lucian workers, that employers take advantage of the work permit procedures to the disadvantage of St. …

The St. Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) and the Government Negotiating Team (GNT) are back at the table. This follows the agreement between the Police Welfare Association and the GNT. This agreement complicates negotiations with the other public sector unions, as the government’s salaries to public sector workers are the same …

The government of St. Lucia continues to complain about the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA). The government says the Antigua-based ECCAA is stalling progress by making it difficult for new airlines to participate in the region’s aviation industry.  

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will be launching a new 50-dollar polymer note. According to the ECCB, the new note has many advantages over the paper notes. These include durability, cleanliness and difficulty to counterfeit. The new 50 dollar polymer notes will exist alongside the paper notes which will …

The Canadian Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program which provides medium for St. Lucians to participate on various farms in Canada plateaued in recent years. So says the Hon. Stephenson King, who noted the new stipulations issued by the Canadian government for St. Lucian workers.  

The Water and Sewage Authority (WASCO) is warning St. Lucians that the dry season is far from over. WASCO is calling on persons to be judicious in the use of water and avoid lighting outside fires.