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WhatsApp hacked and millions of users affected

The discovery of a point of vulnerability in the messaging app WhatsApp has allowed attackers to inject commercial Israeli spyware on to phones, the company and a spyware technology dealer have stated. WhatsApp, which is used by 1.5bn people worldwide, discovered in early May that attackers were able to install surveillance software on to both iPhones and Android phones by calling targets using the app’s phone call function. The code which has been described as malicious, is said to be […]

May 14, 2019

Accidents

MP urges heightened caution on the Nation’s Roads

The Member of Parliament for Dennery North Hon. Shawn Edward Dennery North MP Laments death of young constituents in Richfond accident and urges heightened caution on the Nation’s Roads. The Member of Parliament for Dennery North Hon. Shawn Edward is calling on motorcyclists and pillion riders to wear appropriate safety gear, to protect themselves against serious or fatal injuries. His advice follows a May 11th vehicular collision which claimed the lives of two Dennery North residents. According to reports, twenty […]

May 14, 2019

News

Gas and Diesel prices increased

The Public is hereby notified that in keeping with changes in international oil prices and Government’s application of the modified market pass-through petroleum pricing mechanism, the retail price of gasoline, diesel, and LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The retail price of kerosene remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday May 06, 2019: GASOLINE increased from $3.04 to $3.07 per litre or $13.81 to $13.95 per gallon Diesel increased from $3.05 to $3.07 per litre […]

May 6, 2019

News

Marijuana, now legal in St. Kitts-Nevis

Ras Iya wins. Rastas on St. Kitts-Nevis now have right to smoke ganja in privacy for religious purposes. St Kitts-Nevis High Court judge rules Rastafarians users of marijuana have right to smoke in privacy of their homes A High Court judge has ordered that the Drug Act of St Kitts and Nevis must be amended to allow the religious use of marijuana . According to sources, His Lordship the Hon Eddy Ventose in a ruled that the laws should be […]

May 3, 2019

News

Sri Lanka has banned face coverings in public

Sri Lanka has banned face coverings in public, following a spate of suicide attacks on Easter Sunday that killed at least 250 people and injured hundreds. The Sri Lankan President said he was using an emergency law to impose the restriction from Monday. Any face garment which "hinders identification" will be banned to ensure security, his office said. Muslim leaders criticised the move. The niqab and burka - worn by Muslim women - were not specifically named. The move is […]

May 2, 2019

Press Release

NIC to launch inovative housing project

Saint Lucians with low to moderate incomes are set to benefit from an innovative housing project soon to be launched by the National Insurance Corporation (NIC). The proposed low-cost housing project being developed by the NIC, will help in addressing the demand for affordable housing on the island. The National Insurance Property Development and Management Company Ltd. (NIPRO), a subsidiary of the NIC, is currently assessing properties owned by the corporation in order to select an appropriate site. Critical factors […]

May 2, 2019

News

John Compton Dam Rehabilitation Project 2nd Phase

Work on the second phase of the John Compton Dam Rehabilitation Project, JCD02 – Dredging of the Reservoir and Transport of Sediment is set to begin in June 2019. The announcement was made by WASCO’s representatives, as well as the contractor for JCD02, VINCI Construction Maritime et Fluvial, who met with residents of Tete Chemin Millet, Vanard, Jacmel and environs during a Town Hall Style meeting at the Millet Infant School on Sunday April 14th 2019. The meeting was necessary […]

April 25, 2019

Health

Styrofoam ban after May 31, 2019

Statement by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development on the control of plastics and Styrofoam® containers The Government of Saint Lucia is committed to improving the health and environment of the nation. As I indicated in my announcement in August 2018, and as studies have shown, food service containers made from Polystyrene and Expanded Polystyrene, also known as Styrofoam®, along with Plastics have continued to negatively affect the health of citizens and the cleanliness of our […]

April 23, 2019

News

City fire in Wilton’s Yard

At approximately 10:40 pm the fire service was called to put out a fire at Wilton's Yard in Castries. However upon their arrival the structure where the fire started was completely a flame causing the fire to spread to another building like wildfire. The firemen were face with some difficulty with insufficient water. Also, The fire hydrants on the Chaussee road seem to be already in a drought. As a result at least three houses were destroyed by the fire. […]

April 19, 2019