The discovery of a point of vulnerability in the messaging app WhatsApp has allowed attackers to inject commercial Israeli spyware on to phones, the company and a spyware technology dealer have stated. WhatsApp, which is used by 1.5bn people worldwide, discovered in early May that attackers were able to install surveillance software on to both […]
Dennery North MP Laments death of young constituents in Richfond accident and urges heightened caution on the Nation’s Roads. The Member of Parliament for Dennery North Hon. Shawn Edward is calling on motorcyclists and pillion riders to wear appropriate safety gear, to protect themselves against serious or fatal injuries. His advice follows a May 11th […]
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 retail price of kerosene remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday […]
Ras Iya wins. Rastas on St. Kitts-Nevis now have right to smoke ganja in privacy for religious purposes. St Kitts-Nevis High Court judge rules Rastafarians users of marijuana have right to smoke in privacy of their homes A High Court judge has ordered that the Drug Act of St Kitts and Nevis must be amended […]
Sri Lanka has banned face coverings in public, following a spate of suicide attacks on Easter Sunday that killed at least 250 people and injured hundreds. The Sri Lankan President said he was using an emergency law to impose the restriction from Monday. Any face garment which “hinders identification” will be banned to ensure security, […]
Saint Lucians with low to moderate incomes are set to benefit from an innovative housing project soon to be launched by the National Insurance Corporation (NIC). The proposed low-cost housing project being developed by the NIC, will help in addressing the demand for affordable housing on the island. The National Insurance Property Development and Management […]
Work on the second phase of the John Compton Dam Rehabilitation Project, JCD02 – Dredging of the Reservoir and Transport of Sediment is set to begin in June 2019. The announcement was made by WASCO’s representatives, as well as the contractor for JCD02, VINCI Construction Maritime et Fluvial, who met with residents of Tete Chemin […]
Statement by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development on the control of plastics and Styrofoam® containers The Government of Saint Lucia is committed to improving the health and environment of the nation. As I indicated in my announcement in August 2018, and as studies have shown, food service containers made from […]
At approximately 10:40 pm the fire service was called to put out a fire at Wilton’s Yard in Castries. However upon their arrival the structure where the fire started was completely a flame causing the fire to spread to another building like wildfire. The firemen were face with some difficulty with insufficient water. Also, The […]
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has outlined a six pronged approach to Medium term Development to be implemented throughout the 2019 -2022 period. Mr. Chastanet outlined the developmental policy in the delivery of the budget address for the financial year 2019/2020 entitled, “ Growth, by Empowerment for a Better Future”, presented yesterday. According to the Prime […]
