As we told you this week, Saint Lucia launched an ambitious forest protection plan amid renewed warnings against deforestation. In this report, we take a look at the ten-year plan and why its necessary to stave off an environmental crisis, as st. Lucia deals with not just forest loss, but …

Another cycle of the step is set to commence on March 29th. This time around 1,900 workers and 63 transport providers will benefit from the program.

A bus driver is appealing to the ministry of transport to grant him a route permit. The driver says he has been re-applying for the permit for some 15 years now. https://youtu.be/66V5PuEqLjU

Meanwhile, CFL is reinstating its commitment to the HOOPSS program. The company announced this week that it would be investing over 15 thousand dollars towards the HOOPSS initiative.

SNL has rewarded its latest super 6 jackpot winners. The lottery ticket winners collected their Prize-money at SNL’s Gablewoods branch on Wednesday.

Last week the ministry of agriculture launched two fisheries development projects in collaboration with the republic of china on Taiwan. Over half a million dollars has been allocated to these projects.

Life for the 1,500 residents of la haut, Laborie is expected to be significantly improved upon completion of the international water stewardship programme’s water enhancement project for the community. The ground breaking ceremony was held on Tuesday march 22nd.

Lime is welcoming customers back to its landline, internet, mobile and lime TV network, with its debt amnesty program. Every customer with an outstanding balance can get up to 80% of those debts cleared completely.

This month a new batch of farmers completed the ministry of agriculture’s certification program. A graduation ceremony was held at the orchid garden in union. https://youtu.be/I27A9CfQimE

The Caribbean youth environment network (CYEN) observed ‘earth hour’ 2016 with a grand flash-mob in the town of Vieux Fort. Network members say the goal was to raise awareness about the impact of energy use on climate change with an eye-catching performance. https://youtu.be/Iq1DKNgASHY

One Spanish adventurer is touring the Caribbean Sea using nothing more than a jet ski. Hts news4orce caught up with the extreme endurance, aqua bike-rider during his St. Lucia stop on March 18th. https://youtu.be/ycgY2-zxDzY

Join us tonight at 9PM with press secretary Jade Brown for the season premiere of In Touch. The first guest for the season will be Director of Tourism Louis Lewis. Whatsapp your questions and comments at +1(758)4846771 Phone in at 4516245.

Employees of consolidated foods limited made a commitment to live healthier lifestyles. The workers thus joined the biggest loser- CFL edition weight loss competition.

Michael Chastanet continued the promotion of his latest publication with a stop at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College this past week. The novel details tycoon’s journey to becoming an entrepreneur extraordinaire.

The Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (CARCIP) is hosting training in digital marketing for female entrepreneurs. The training will help the women better advertise their products and services online.