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 per gallon, LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The retail price of kerosene and diesel per litre remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday, February 3, 2020: GASOLINE increased from $2.91 to $2.96 per […]
In an announcement met with shock internationally by sports enthusiasts, Legendary former Los Angeles shooting Guard Kobe Bryant has been declared dead as a result of a Sunday Morning helicopter crash, while reportedly en route to his daughters basketball game. The accident, which occurred in the community of Calabasas, claimed the lives of 9 passengers, including the 13 year old daughter of the basketball phenom, Gianna Byrant, Orange Coast College […]
Police have mounted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a double homicide in Boguis Babonneau. The probe follows the discovery of the bodies of two young men in what has been described as a semi-remote area within the community on Saturday morning. The deceased have been identified as Thorne Sylvaine and Gavin Willie. Residents of Boguis, Babonneau, are reported to have heard gunshots being fired on Friday night shortly before midnight. […]
Saint Lucia’s Tourism Product has received international acclaim yet again, with the announcement of the islands capture of the Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2020. The declaration was made at the 27th Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) held on January 20, 2020 in Nassau, Bahamas. Saint Lucia has won this award a record 11 times, with the most recent honour coming in 2019. World Travel Awards is the pre-eminent leader in the travel and […]
Department of Health and Wellness prepares for new strain of Coronavirus The Department of Health and Wellness continues to monitor the alerts issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) in relation to a new strain of coronavirus discovered in central China. The virus has been linked to respiratory tract infections in China and according to WHO, current evidence suggests that person-to-person transmission is limited. As of Wednesday, January 21, 2020, […]
National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) invites you to, Meet, Greet & Speak. "Giving consumers a voice and service providers an avenue to respond’’ Date: Tuesday 21st January, 2020 Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Venue: Human Resource Development Centre, Gros Islet Speak Up, Educate, Action! Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/590479701525882/ For more information: Telephone: 458-2035 Email: ntrc@ntrcslu.lc Website: www.ntrcslu.lc
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 kerosene and diesel has changed. The retail price of gasoline, LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday, January 13, 2020: GASOLINE remains unchanged at $2.91 per litre or $13.24 per gallon Kerosene […]
One Youth Advocacy Organization is urging young St Lucians to embrace opportunities to form multi sectoral solutions to local and regional issues. The 3rd Annual Caribbean Youth Conference will be held in Saint Lucia from April 20-24, 2020 under the theme: "Harnessing the Power of Caribbean Youth through Social Innovation." Developed to provide a platform to youth of diverse backgrounds, the event is expected to develop sustainable solutions to issues […]
Local reports of Mid Morning tremors have been attributed to an earthquake off the coast of Dominica. Confirmation of the quake was issued by the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre, earlier today. The seismic event is reported to have reached a 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale, which classifies quakes within the range of 5.0 to 5.9 as moderate. A report on the quake identified the time […]
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States extends heartiest congratulations to the OECS Member States that topped the Caribbean Journal’s 2020 ‘Caribbean Travel Awards’ – winning 8 of the 21 prestigious tourism honours. This year’s Caribbean Travel Awards included winners across 21 categories, selected by Caribbean Journal’s editorial staff and its network of contributors. Editor and publisher of Caribbean Journal, Alexander Britel, said the ‘Caribbean Travel Awards’ honoured the hotels, destinations, […]
