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Castries Market Redevelopment Project

The city of Castries will soon be the focus of rehabilitative efforts with the announcement of the first phase of the Castries Market Redevelopment Project. The Castries Constituencies Council has announced the commencement of the first phase of the Castries Market Redevelopment Project.  Works are scheduled to commence within the next two weeks, with a series of adjustments in operations expected to ensure a seamless transition for vendors currently plying their trade. Press and Communication Manager within the office of […]

todayApril 5, 2019

Hat’s Off! Hi 5! That’s My Bag 5!

Life Style

Exquisite new designs on the runway

Authentic and original Saint Lucian creativity is set to take centre stage next weekend, with the staging of the 5th Annual fashion showcase entitled, “That’s My Bag” from Christy Creations. The popular unique fashion event takes place on Saturday 6th April 2019, at Sandals Halcyon, from 8:00 pm. “That’s My Bag!” is an annual fashion showcase that features the latest exclusive designs from award-winning Saint Lucian Designer, Christine Samuel. At the showcase the fashion and art loving public in Saint […]

todayApril 4, 2019

Colour Me Red

Entertainment

CMR – Colour Me Red 2019 Launched

Organizers of one of the premier carnival experiences on island are taking a leap into the rapidly approaching carnival season, with the launching of this year’s Colour Me Red event.  Speaking in advance of Thursdays Launch, Director of the event Thaddeus Antoine commented on the variations to be expected from this year’s event, now in its 15th year. Thaddeus Antoine

todayMarch 29, 2019

EU Blacklist

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EU Blacklist Revised

CARICOM statement on revised EU Blacklist of members of the Community On Tuesday, 12 March 2019, the European Union issued a revised list of countries purportedly not adhering to tax good governance which included five (5) Members of the Caribbean Community, Barbados, Belize Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Bermuda. Seven (7) other Members of the Community have been placed on a monitoring list having made commitments to undertake reforms by December 2019 and are making efforts in that regard.  These […]

todayMarch 29, 2019

Parking Meters

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Parking Meters in Castries

The subject of regulation of parking within the city streets presented points for extended dialogue within the house of assembly, throughout the today’s senate sitting. Parking within the city of Castries will soon come at a cost to motorists. The Announcement formed part of comments delivered by Minister with responsibility for home affairs Hon Hermanguild Francis while addressing members of the senate within the house of assembly.  Speaking on the expected method of regulation, Minister Francis referenced the implementation of […]

todayMarch 28, 2019

Trump Meets with Caribbean Leaders at Mar-a-Lago.

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Trump meets with Caribbean Leaders

Prime Minister Allen Chastnet has outlined the outcome of recent conversations with US President Donald Trump as promising. Mr. Chastanet’s comments were made earlier today while addressing members of parliament at today’s sitting of the house of assembly, where he affirmed that the meet with the US President was in response to an individual invitation. His statements come in the wake of Fridays meeting at the US Presidents Mar-a-Lago resort along with, leaders of Jamaica, Haiti, The Bahamas and Dominican […]

todayMarch 27, 2019

cooking gas

News

Cooking Gas 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 price of kerosene remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday March 25, 2019: Gasoline decreased from $3.07 to $2.94 per litre or $13.95 to $13.35 per gallonDiesel decreased from $3.07 to $3.04 per litre or $13.95 […]

todayMarch 25, 2019

Special Olympics Champions - St. Lucia

Sports

Special Olympics Champions – St. Lucia

Government of Saint Lucia Congratulates Special Olympics Champions! Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet on Saturday March 23rd officially welcomed home Saint Lucia’s Champion Special Olympics Team. The team gave an amazing performance, winning gold in football, one silver in the track and field, one gold and three bronze in bocce, when they competed in the World Games, Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi from the 14-21st March 2019. The Prime Minister greeted and congratulated each member of the elated team who […]

todayMarch 25, 2019

International standards for Cannabis

Health

International standards for Cannabis

The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) will launch a committee to spearhead and participate in work on the adoption of international standards for Cannabis. The SLBS Committee will mirror the work of ASTM International Committee on Cannabis (ASTM D37) which brings together representatives of educational and research institutions, state and non-state actors with a wealth of knowledge and experience that will guide the participation in the ASTM committee and adoption of the appropriate standards. The SLBS has an established […]

todayMarch 25, 2019