The back-and-forth over the controversial national lotteries authority (NLA) minister’s account continues with senator Joachim Henry placing the burden of proof on the government. Both the government and the opposition have been engaging in a sparring session over direct awards and the execution of contracts. The latest row also involves …
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UWI Open Campus Head Reacts To PM/Dr. Joseph Row
“A university is not a primary school”. So says the head of the UWI Open Campus in Saint Lucia in defense of a colleague, after Prime Minister Allen Chastanet expressed surprise that he is still at the university.
Read More »PM on Growing Crisis in Venezuela
In the wake of the crisis in Venezuela, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet revealed that he asked the immigration department to enforce restrictions on Venezuelans entering Saint Lucia. Chastanet continues to express concern about the island’s security concerns. He believes that Saint Lucia should make it difficult for Venezuelans to visit …
Read More »Baptiste On Talk Of Visa Restrictions
Meanwhile, the opposition Saint Lucia Labor Party’s point man on International Relations, Alva Baptiste argues that talk of the imposition of visa restrictions on Venezuelas might be premature at this stage. Speaking at press conference on Tuesday, the former external affairs minister contends that the crisis calls for a more …
Read More »Taiwanese Partnership Trade Show
The Commerce Department is laying the foundation for the annual Taiwan Partnership Trade Show. This year, the show will form part of the observance of business month in November.
Read More »Flow 2017 Scholarship
Flow hosted its annual secondary school scholarship ceremony under theme “striving for excellence.”
Read More »HTS News Preview August 15th 2017 – Join us Tonight Following CPL Action.
Tonight, the head of the UWI Open Campus (Saint Lucia) responds to PM’s Criticisms, Senator Joachim Henry Denies Wrongdoing and Flow Presents 2017 Scholarships. Join us tonight following CPL action.
Read More »Saint Lucia Fish Marketing Cooperation to be ‘Restructured’, Agriculture Minister downplays Privatization Talks
As it relates to the Saint Lucia Fish Marketing Cooperation [SLFMC] and the Saint Lucia marketing Board [SLMB] the Minister of Agriculture, Ezechiel Joseph has affirmed to HTS News4orce that privatization speculation are ‘false’. The SLFMC and the SLMB, according to the Minister will go through restructuring phases intended to …
Read More »“I have absolutely nothing to hide” – Joachim Henry rebuffs UWP allegations
UnitedPac – a local conservative group affiliated with the incumbent United Workers Party [UWP] leveled allegations at Saint Lucia Labour Party [SLP] Senator Joachim Henry for “…mismanagement of funds…” reportedly linked to the National Lotteries Authority [NLA]. In an August 10 statement, UnitedPac charged Sen. Henry with abuse of authority …
Read More »SLP Demands Answers from Allen Chastanet Administration
The Prime Minister returned from holiday and continues from where he left refusing to answer questions with any clarity. On the issue of the sudden resignation of Jimmy Henry having been searched by immigration officials at a local airport, he claimed that he Jimmy Henry was doing an “amazing” job …
Read More »NHC Chair Timothy Mangal Defends Direct Award for Forestierre Housing Project, Rebuts SLP Concerns
The St. Lucia Labour Party having found no technical issues with the Forestierre Housing Project, has decided to focus its attention on the type of contract issued being a direct award to Fresh Start Construction. Has the St. Lucia Labour Party while in Government offered any or no direct awards …
Read More »“higher likelihood of an above-normal season” – NOAA Warns of More Intense Hurricane Season
August 9 – United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] issued the scheduled update for its 2017 hurricane season outlook. Forecasters are now predicting a higher likelihood of an above-normal season, and they increased the predicted number of named storms and major hurricanes. The season has the potential to …
Read More »Gov’t to Announce Final Plans for National Cultural Centre ‘this week’
Cabinet is expected to make a decision on the fate of the National Cultural Centre this week. This news was revealed by the Culture Minister at the weekly pre-cabinet press briefing on August 14. Artists and cultural activists want to ensure that the new location for the National Cultural Center …
Read More »THE 2017 MISS SAINT LUCIA TALENTED TEEN PAGEANT WILL HOLD AUDITIONS IN SEPTEMBER
The Saint Lucia Talented Teen Organization is inviting auditions for the 2017 Miss Saint Lucia Talented Teen Pageant. Auditions will be held on Sep. 9 at the Gros Islet Secondary School auditorium from 10 a.m. Interested applicants must be female, between the ages of 13 – 17, present a 30 …
Read More »SEVEN FARMS WILL PILOT AN ORGANIC FARMING TRANSITIONARY PROJECT FUNDED BY GEF.
Saint Lucia’s agriculture will soon transition from the use of toxic to non-toxic organic chemicals. Anthony Herman, Project Co-Ordinator of the Belle Vue Farmers Co-Operative, one of the co-operatives chosen to take part in transitionary project, said the process will take some time as educating via demonstration and advocacy is …
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