Statement by Honourable Herod Stanislas, Minister for Physical Planning, on housing development within the Pitons Management Area The Government of Saint Lucia acknowledges the concern regarding the development of a private dwelling house at the base of the Pitons and within the Pitons Management Area. Let me first start by saying that as the Minister for Planning and a proud product of the community of Soufriere, I treasure our World […]
Republic Bank Relationship Officer Terrianne Stanislaus talks about the options for persons who have lost their jobs during this time of COVID-19. She discusses creating new revenue streams, prioritizing needs, speaking to their financial advisors, setting up appointments and other related issues.
Taking full account of the economic and public health implications associated with the spread and containment of COVID-19, the Government of Saint Lucia held several consultations with representatives of the carnival community, regarding the best possible strategy for Carnival 2020. In so doing, the Government sought a broad consensus which would serve the best interests of the festival’s presenters, promoters, participants, producers and partners. It was generally agreed that the […]
Colour Me Red - Eyes Wide Shut | July 17th, 2020 at the Pigeon Island National Landmark CMR, headlined by Kes The Band, is the most sensational, energy filled, and soca driven event of the Saint Lucia Carnival Season. The line-up of CMR is spectacular, hitting every year with a blend of local and international artistes sounded by the Caribbean's best live bands. The DJs and selectors at CMR turn […]
Celebrations surrounding the 40th anniversary of Saint Lucia’s Independence will be marked by an official visit by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Their Royal Highnesses will visit the Island on 17th March, where the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will be guests of honour at an event to mark the country's 40th anniversary of Independence. Governor General of Saint Lucia, His Excellency Sir […]
West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel will miss the first four one-day internationals against England after being suspended for the said matches by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. West Indies and England will play a series of five ODIs from February 20. Gabriel was found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct, for which he received a 75 per cent fine and three demerit points. Gabriel was […]
The International Soca Monarch Semi-finals was held on 10th February in Arima in Trinidad and Tobago. Soca artistes from Antigua, Grenada, St. Lucia and host island, Trinidad made it to the finals. The 2019 International Soca Monarch finals will be held on 1st March - Fantastic Friday. Mr Killa with his hit Soca track "Run with It" was a crowd favorite in the Power Soca section while V'ghn had everyone […]
CARICOM Heads of Government today, Friday, February 1st, 2019, continued to demonstrate their deep resolve in advancing a solution to the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela during a meeting held via videoconference, which lasted several hours. This was their second emergency meeting on Venezuela in the space of a week, the first one being held on Thursday, January 24th. From Government Headquarters in Basseterre, the Chairman of the Caribbean Community […]
