Press Release Police Maritime Operation Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a thirty three (33) year old resident of Dennery namely, Yves Mitchel James. During a maritime operation on Saturday, July 22, 2017, about 1:00 a.m. approximately 2.1 nautical miles off the coast of Vieux Fort, a …

PRESS RELEASE Castries, Saint Lucia – July 14th 2017 – It is with great pleasure that Sandals Chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart and Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Adam Stewart, CD, announce the promotion of another company stalwart. Mr. Winston Anderson, General Manager of Sandals Grande St. Lucian has been …

GIS:-The Event Allows for Networking Between Local Hotels and Other Tourism Partners. Saint Lucia will host the official opening of the fifth annual North America-Saint Lucia Showcase tomorrow. The three-day connects hotels, destination management companies (DMCs) and tourism officials with North American-based tour operators that sell Saint Lucia as one …

American rhythm and blues singer Fantasia Barrino is in Saint Lucia enjoying sun and sand.  The American Idol star took to Instagram to share her moments in Saint Lucia with fans.  The star is reportedly staying at the renowned Sugar Beach resort in Soufriere – which has over the years …

Health officials are urging members of the public to heed advisories concerning conjunctivitis – commonly known as ‘red eye.’ This comes amid an increase in cases, particularly in the south and west of Saint Lucia.

The Libyan embassy in Saint Lucia has stepped in to avoid the closure of the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA). After receiving word of the association’s dire financial straits, the Libyan embassy made a donation to the SLBWA and has promised continued assistance.

The mayor of Castries, Peterson Francis is touting his official visit to New York City as a success. Francis is hoping to replicate procedures used by the metropolis at a smaller level to generate employment and reduce crime in the city of Castries.

The Agriculture Department launched a National Land bank initiative. To aid with the project; the Department invited consultants to educate Fiscal Development personnel on the requirements for establishing a land bank.

A training workshop geared at familiarizing electricians with the international requirements and standards for electrical installation got underway here this week.

Dozens of employees at the Royalton hotel in Cap Estate, Gros – Islet reportedly downed their tools in protest on July 25th. The cause of the dispute is still emerging – However HTS News4orce understands, mainly kitchen staff has taken the industrial action reportedly due to a decision by senior …

ECTEL an Institute of the OECS Tuesday, July 25, 2017 — Outgoing Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) Embert Charles, is projecting a robust and sustainable framework for consumer protection and empowerment for the multi-state telecommunications regulator. Charles who retires from his position as ECTEL Managing Director …

This morning the Embassy of Libya in Saint Lucia made a donation to the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association. The donation was presented by Charge d’Affaires Mr. Hisham Tayeb to Executive Director of the Association Mr. Anthony Avril. Acting Prime Minister Honourable Lenard Montoute and Minister with responsibility for External …

Assessing Business Performance in First Half of 2017: The January – June 2017 Business Performance Survey (BPS), of the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce has been issued. Members of the Chamber have been invited to respond to the BPS as the institution continues its effort to gauge among other things, …

GIS:-Gender Equality was the Focus of A Recently-Held Early Childhood Development Workshop. The Department of Education, Innovation, and Gender Relations is taking an aggressive approach to providing a strong foundation for gender equality in early childhood education. Early childhood educators around the island attended a gender sensitization workshop on developing …

GIS:-The US DHS has Implemented New Security Screening Procedures for Passengers Departing to the US. Effective July 19, the United States Department of Homeland Security implemented a new security screening regime for passengers destined for the US. Saint Lucia is amongst the countries globally that will be impacted by this …