The artistes and dancers who participated in the 2018 edition of the annual talent expose, Youth Fest, have received their awards.  The young people competed in the categories of juniors, teens and twenties.

Labourers represented by the National Workers Union are each up to XCD $1000 richer. In December the NWU secured the one off, lump sum pay-out with the government negotiating team in exchange for deferring 2016-2019 wage negotiations due to close in March.

All indicators do suggest 2018 was one of the best years on record for visitor arrivals to Saint Lucia. But, shadow investment and tourism spokesman for the opposition Dr. Ernest Hilaire has accused tourism minister Dominic Fedee of distorting the facts. Dr. Hilaire gave the recently introduced Soleil Summer Festivals …

Opposition leader, Philip J. Pierre is calling on the national security minister to retract statements made about the police commissioner. Francis was recently quizzed by the press on the commissioner’s performance and rumors of a growing rift.

According to official data, cruise ship passengers visiting Saint Lucia have spent an average of XCD $55 million from 2013 – 2016. But, on the heels of what was a record-breaking year for visitor arrivals in 2018, the Vendors Association claim the bulk of the tourism dollar stays on the …

National Security Minister Hermangild Francis is dismissing allegations of a rift between him and police commissioner Severin Moncherry as ridiculous. Francis responded to questions about police accountability and practices at a press conference on Monday.

A number of unemployed youths in the south of the island have embraced an opportunity to hone their information technology skills, as they try to find work.

If you or someone you know appears to have been trapped, tricked, threatened or imprisoned by a stranger, friend or family member, there is a new toll free, 24-hour number you can dial for help. It is 8-4-7. The human trafficking reporting hotline was launched on Tuesday.  It is one component …

Tourism minister Dominic Fedee met with Morne Fortune vendors and got firsthand experience of their challenges. The ministry has been working with the vendors to boost skills and techniques to improve visitor spending.  

Four properties including over 150 lots are among the investment projects Invest Saint Lucia (ISL) plans to undertake in 2019. The agency updated the press on its ongoing projects and major initiatives on Monday.

A number of organizations joined residents to bring the first library to the community of Augier. The partners say the initiative shows what can be accomplished when people donate their time and skills to a worthy cause.

Saint Lucia’s government officials are pushing back against the foreign press who they accuse of painting the island in a negative light. Security Minister Senator Hermangild Francis has declared Saint Lucia safe, amid police investigations into what is now the fourth British national killed here in recent years. Senator Francis …

Vendors Association President Peter ‘Ras Ipa’ Isaac says a recently lauded vendors’ registration program by the Castries City Council is sowing discord among vendors. Isaac is questioning the CCC touted participant figures and says many components of the program duplicate work already done by his association. The CCC is however standing …

After a phenomenal showing in November 2018, the Youth In Arts theatre company, will host its third showing of ‘Masquerade Master ‘on January 18th at the National Cultural Centre, in celebration of our Nobel laureates. ‘Masquerade Master’ is a musical by Drenia Frederick, directed by Michelle Theobalds with music adapted …

Social media sensation and dance instructor Denisha known best for her ‘Dancing With D’ video tutorials, is bringing her trendy moves to Saint Lucia.  With an Instagram following exceeding half a million followers, Denisha who also goes by the stage name ‘Inhalemee’ says promoting health and wellness is at the forefront …