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Happy 40th Independence

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Independence Day Parade Winners

Winners of the recently hosted Independence Day Parade have been announced by organizers. The contingents were judged in various categories as part of the event themed “Anou W’ey” Parade which culminated at the Sab Playing field, Vigie. The prize for “Most Impressive contingent” went to Silver Shadow Performing Arts Academy, “Most Innovative Design” – Silver Shadow Performing Arts Academy, “Best Interpretation of Independence Theme,” – Helen Folk Dancers, “Best Decorated Truck/Float” – Events Company of Saint Lucia and “Truly Lucian […]

todayMarch 6, 2019

Beef Recall

Health

Ground beef recall

As the memory of last year’s massive beef recalls begins to fade, another manufacturer is recalling 30,000 pounds of ground beef after learning of possible contamination. Washington Beef is recalling the products, after it learned “extraneous materials” could be comingled with the beef, said the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service over the weekend. The newly recalled beef was produced on Dec. 27 and has a “use or freeze by” date of Jan. 20, 2019. The recall comes […]

todayMarch 5, 2019

Bomb Threat Update

Crime

Bomb Threat Update

Police have identified a suspect in the recent Bomb scare threat at the George FL Charles Airport. Earlier today a statement regarding the incident was issued by the Press Office of the Royal Saint Lucia Police force, detaining the status of investigations. According to the document : On Wednesday February 20, 2019 about 6:00am, law enforcement officials responded to a report of a bomb threat at the George F. L. Charles Airport in Vigie.Normal operations resumed about 9:00am when the […]

todayMarch 5, 2019

Corporal Punishment

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Corporal Punishment to be Abolish

Education officials have announced the intention to abolish the practice of corporal punishment in the next 14 months. Educators will now need to source creative methods of administering discipline within the schools system, following the announcement of intent to suspend corporal punishment by the Ministry of Education. The decision was taken by cabinet conclusion, with endorsement of the suspension and eventual abolition of corporal punishment in schools, with the former effective May 1st, 2019, and the abolition expected to become […]

todayMarch 1, 2019

Calls for more investment in statistics systems

Regional News

Greater Investment in Statistics

Calls for more investment in statistics systems, focus on literacy Greater investment in statistics, and the infusion of statistics in schools to help to demystify the science and attract younger minds, were among the rallying calls at the Third High Level Advocacy Forum on Statistics. The Forum was held Friday 22 February 2019, at the Grenada Trade Centre in St. George’s under the theme ‘Investing in Statistics to Build Resilience and to Achieve Sustainable Economic Growth and Development in the […]

todayFebruary 26, 2019

Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walk

Press Release

Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walk

Celestial Self Development Centre hosts its 5th Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walk. On Saturday March 09th, 2019, Saint Lucian women will join thousands of women around the world who will be celebrating International Women’s Day with Vital Voices Global Partnership Network through their signature event – Global Mentoring Walk. International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women around the world.  International Women’s Day serves as a call to action to close […]

todayFebruary 25, 2019

Independence 40 - Saint Lucia

News

INDEPENDENCE 40 – St. Lucia Celebrates

Calling on All Saint Lucians to be “ALL IN” for Independence Activities Saint Lucia is now in full Independence mode as the fluttering of flags and buntings and beautifully decorated schools and business places, reflect a sense of national pride and joy. In preparation for a year-long celebration of the 40th Independence Anniversary a full calendar of activities was launched on December 12, 2018 as well as the theme: “All in, Our Journey, Our Future.” Since then, a number of […]

todayFebruary 22, 2019