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Psychosis may be associated with strong cannabis

Smoking potent 'skunk-like' cannabis increases your risk of serious mental illness, say researchers. They estimate around one in 10 new cases of psychosis may be associated with strong cannabis, based on their study of European cities and towns. In London and Amsterdam, where most of the cannabis that is sold is very strong, the risk could be much more, they say in The Lancet Psychiatry. Daily use of any cannabis also makes psychosis more likely, they found. Experts say people […]

March 21, 2019

News

World Water Day – March 22nd, 2019

WASCO’S Observance of World Water Day The Water and Sewerage Company Incorporated WASCO joins the international community in the annual observance of World Water Day on March 22nd 2019. As part of our mandate, WASCO will lead the charge this year in stamping the message of conservation and sustainable water use in the workplace and at home. This year’s theme, ‘Leaving No One Behind’, calls attention to a core objective of Sustainable Development Goal number six--to make water accessible to […]

March 21, 2019

News

Johanan Dujon – Commonwealth Young Person of the Year

Commonwealth Young Person of the Year for the Caribbean and Americas Region is...Johanan Dujon! Young Saint Lucian entrepreneur Johanan Dujon, is among four exceptional young people from India, Nigeria, the Solomon Islands and the Caribbean who received top accolades at the 2019 Commonwealth Youth Awards in recognition of their efforts to end hunger, sexual violence, improve sanitation issues and combat climate change. Twenty-five-year old Dujon who was the recipient of Invest Saint Lucia’s 2017 Young Entrepreneur Award, is the founder […]

March 19, 2019

Crime

Amber Guyger expected to go on trial in August

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger is expected to go on trial in August after being charged with murder in the shooting death of 26-year-old Botham Jean. According to Reports out of Dallas, Amber Guyger appeared in court Monday morning, flanked by her attorneys as she made her way into Judge Tammy Kemp’s courtroom. Kemp set the trial date for August 12th, 2019 but Guyger’s attorneys are expected to request a change of venue, which would move the trial out […]

March 19, 2019

Weather & Climate

Pupils protest against climate change

Thousands of school pupils worldwide have abandoned classrooms for a day of protest against climate change. India, South Korea, Australia and France are among the countries where teenagers are already on strike. The day of action is expected to embrace about 100 countries. They are inspired by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who protests weekly outside Sweden's parliament. Scientists say tougher measures are needed to cut global warming. The Paris climate agreement of 2017 committed nearly 200 countries to keeping global […]

March 17, 2019

Agriculture & Fisheries

Fisheries Sector Receives Japanese Aid

Saint Lucia’s Fisheries Sector has received aid for the procurement of equipment essential to the industry. The official Exchange of Notes between the Government of Japan and the Government of Saint Lucia for an amount of JPY200, 000, 000 or US$1.8 million, on Wednesday March 13th 2019, marked a contribution aimed at development within the Fisheries Sector. Deputy Head of the Mission for Japan, H.E. Mr. Yoshi-nori Yakabe and Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet officially signed the agreement under the […]

March 17, 2019

Press Release

Lucky BOSL Customer Experienced Carnival Journey of a Lifetime!

The Grand Prize Winner of the BOSL VISA Trinidad Carnival Promotion, Ms. Adeline Jean recently returned from the trip of a lifetime! Thanks to Bank of Saint Lucia, and partners, visa, Ms. Jean ventured on an all-expenses paid trip for two (2) to Trinidad Carnival! “You live and breathe Carnival. We will make your Carnival breathtaking” was one of the catch phrases of the recently concluded promotion which was open to all personal BOSL VISA Credit Cardholders. She travelled with […]

March 11, 2019

Health

Chlorine usage in our water under investigation.

Efforts in maintaining safety practices in water treatment e.g. using chlorine are expected to come under scrutiny in coming days, by officials of the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association. The utilization of chlorine in maintaining sources of potable water will come into focus, with a three-member team of trainers from the Chlorine Institute travelling to Saint Lucia to conduct a series of training workshops for water and sewerage operators from the Caribbean, facilitated by the two organizations. Executive Director of […]

March 8, 2019

CARICOM

Air Transportation Services in the Region

Heads of Government committed to delivering competitive transportation industry Heads of Government of CARICOM are committed to deliver a competitive transportation industry, and are looking for the right model that would be fiscally appropriate for the provision of air transportation services in the Region. The CARICOM Heads of Government had extensive discussions on regional transportation during their two-day Intersessional Meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis last week. Transportation was a main item on their agenda. The talks were preceded by […]