The Saint Lucia bureau of standards (SLBS) has organized a series of activities throughout the month of October in observance of world standards day. This week, students from various schools got the chance to work with technical staff on an electrical safety testing program.

Finally, the Caribbean youth environment network (CYEN) held on a panel discussion on a threat to the existence of mankind. The members met to discuss ways to further reduce the effects of climate change.

The ministry of social transformation, local government and community empowerment, recently held a special consultation on the draft local authorities act 2015. The proposed law will create the legal framework to enable local councils to act as full-fledged municipalities.

In celebration of creole heritage month, Sea Island cotton shop has teamed up with two local designers to promote awareness of the cultural celebration.

St. Lucia joined the global community on Thursday in celebration of the 25th anniversary of international day of older persons. Various agencies in St. Lucia have organized events to highlight the contribution of the elderly and the need to protect this vulnerable group.

Local doctors are receiving training in colonoscopy and endoscopy, and health officials are urging members of the public to visit their doctors if they suffer from any bowel and stomach problems. They are hoping to expand the number of doctors who can perform colonoscopies and endoscopies and boost early detection …

Reparations crusader priest Kailash is not surprised by the recent remarks of the UK Prime Minister David Cameron who urged advocates to move past the unfortunate chapter in human history. Kailash still believes that the on-going dialogue spearheaded by the CARICOM reparations commission and persistence should yield positive results.

The new executive of the national consumer association is on a recruitment drive. The new leadership was installed at the sixth biennial general meeting of the watch-dog.

Retired diplomat and international relations consultant earl Huntley delivered the first annual George Odlum memorial lecture on Tuesday night. The lecture is part of a series of activities to pay tribute to the late politician, government minister and celebrated orator.

Cable and wireless business held its “first ever” business solutions technology refresh networking event at the bay gardens conference center.

The national reading competition was held this week. The competition is organized by courts, in conjunction with the ministry of education. It encourages reading among the youth, assessing fluency, confidence and expression of participants.

The Micoud Roman Catholic Church is inviting the public to a fundraising venture on October 5th. The proceeds of the venture will go towards major renovations in the church.

Last week, KPMG eastern Caribbean made a stop at the La Croix Maingot primary school. During the stop, KPMG members provided support to the institution’s school feeding program.

The St. Lucia bureau of standards will join the global community in the observance of world standards day on October 14th, 2015. The bureau has organized a series of activities to commemorate the event. The highlight of the activities will be the recognition of the volunteers in St. Lucia who …

Leaders of small island states of the Caribbean have made a case for the region’s unique sustainable development issues. Country leaders and representatives addressed the United Nations summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda over the weekend. As they prepare for the landmark framework for sustainable development, they …