The Syrian community in Saint Lucia has expressed shock in light of the execution style killing of 49-year-old Souheil Wassouf. The local businessman was married and fathered two children. Police have made no arrests in connection with the Wassouf homicide investigation.  

The Camille Henry Primary School reportedly activated lockdown procedures after one man accosted a parent and allegedly threatened to harm students. Thanks to quick action from bystanders, the yet to be identified suspect was subdued and taken away by police. Camille Henry Primary School officials and the Education Ministry have …

Some 5 years after the stabbing death of her brother; Charkar Esnard believes that counseling services should be provided for families of murder victims. Esnard’s brother Daniel Esnard was stabbed in Chosieul on January 26th 2014. She has since been on a quest to keep his case alive and find …

Saint Lucia has not decided on whether it will review legislation which the European Union has described as a ‘harmful tax regime’ they say is designed to exclusively benefit foreign investors. The office of the Prime Minister says the government’s focus is to ensure Saint Lucia remains a competitive destination …

The convenience of buying coconut water from roadside coconut vendors along the Gros-Islet Highway is coming to an end. But, some defiant, placard bearing vendors on February 12, resisted relocation orders enforced by police and issued by the Gros-Islet Constituency Council. The vendors say their livelihoods would be at stake …

The Republic of China (Taiwan) has contributed XCD $2.5 million towards a number of educational initiatives, including the integration of Information Technology in the classroom. The funds were recently handed over to Education Minister Dr. Gale Rigobert.  

The St. Lucia Labor Party (SLP) promises to do things differently if reelected to office. Party leader Philip J. Pierre weighed in on a host of current issues at a recent SLP Castries market steps meeting.    

Officials of the National Workers Union, the bargaining agent for Scotiabank employees, say they know nothing of an alleged sick out last week. Scotiabank employees called in sick in masses on Friday, February 8th.

There is confirmation of relief for hundreds of workers of the soon to be sold Bank of Nova Scotia. Following weeks of intense negotiations and agitation by the workers, the directors of the bank have now agreed to honor the back pay for its employees. The decision to make good …

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education and the police have teamed up to combat the rising incidents of criminal activity at schools. The learning institutions have been the targets of robbers, who have taken equipment, stationery and other items. There are also reports of criminal activity among some students, who in …

It was Shakespeare who said that “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”, but for one former government minister, the change in the name of public space at Sans Souci from Serenity Park to Sir George Mallet Park has a foul smell. Former member of parliament for …

Caribbean leaders are becoming increasingly concerned about the situation in Venezuela and the impact it may have on their nations. This, as the situation in the South American country continues to intensify, with major international forces seeking to influence the outcome of the crisis. The British government is sending some …

Following a back and forth between the police and the Wellness Centre, the mentally unstable man who has been at the center of some very disruptive criminal activity is said to be safely behind bars. The man who had to be restrained on Tuesday by parents at the Camille Henry …

One day following the deadline for coconut vendors of Rodney Bay to pack up a leave, their initial resistance seems to have crumbled. The vendors complained of unfair treatment at the hands of the Gros Islet Constituency Council and the parliamentary representative for Gros Islet. They claim that the promises …

The students and teachers of the Ave Maria Girls’ Infant School say their lives have been made unbearable by construction works being undertaken to enhance disability access to the school. Though the wheel chair access is seen as a very worthwhile project, the timing of the works is making life …