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Labour Department Finds Dismissal of Cleaner Unjust, Recommends Reinstatement

Staff Writer - June 19, 2025

The Department of Labour has issued a formal recommendation calling for the reinstatement of a public sector employee who was dismissed earlier this year following a disciplinary process deemed flawed and disproportionate. The matter stems from an incident that occurred...

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Vieux Fort Man Alleges Abuse and Unjust Deportation from U.S

Staff Writer - June 18, 2025

A Saint Lucian man, recently deported from the United States, has come forward with troubling claims of abuse and deception surrounding his removal from the country. Eddie Bellas, originally from Vieux Fort, recounted a harrowing series of events that...

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Bananes Bay Redevelopment Begins to Support Fishers, Local Businesses, and Tourism Growth

Staff Writer - June 12, 2025

The redevelopment of Bananes Bay—featuring a modern fisherman’s village as part of a broader cruise port expansion—has officially commenced. This was confirmed by a Saint Lucia Cruise Port official on Thursday as foundation works began. “Construction at Bananes Bay began...

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IICA Demands Urgent Youth-Led Agricultural Revolution in OECS to Secure Food Sovereignty

Staff Writer - June 3, 2025

Faced with mounting threats to regional food security and a rapidly aging farming population, Mr. Gregg Rawlins, Representative of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) to the OECS and Eastern Caribbean States, delivered a call to action...

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Castries Constituencies Council Signs Historic Energy Efficiency Pact with Energyze Holdings to Pioneer Sustainable Goals

Staff Writer - June 3, 2025

CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA — In a landmark move toward a greener future, Energyze Holdings Inc. (EHI) and the Castries Constituencies Council (CCC) have signed a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at transitioning Castries into a sustainable, energy-efficient city. The...

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Caribbean Youth Farmers Adopt Drone Technology in Costa Rica Exchange to Revolutionize Agriculture

Staff Writer - May 29, 2025

Young farmers from across the Caribbean are being equipped with cutting-edge drone technology in a bold move to revolutionize agricultural practices and boost crop efficiency. As part of the inaugural Women and Youth in Agriculture exchange program in Costa...

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Catie Strengthens Ties with Caribbean to Boost Agricultural Development

Staff Writer - May 28, 2025

Catie, one of the leading agricultural institutions in the region, is set to enhance its collaborative efforts with Caribbean islands to advance the agricultural sector. During a recent inaugural Study Tour of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)...

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IICA Director General Honoured for Pioneering Agricultural Transformation Across the Americas

Staff Writer - May 27, 2025

Manuel Otero, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), has been honoured by the countries of the Eastern Caribbean for his outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing agriculture across the region. The award was presented...

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Sick Call-Ins Disrupt Customs Operations as Staff Push Back Against Unresolved Issues

Staff Writer - May 27, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – May 27, 2025 A sharp increase in sick call-ins has disrupted operations at Customs and Excise Department facilities, prompting reduced services at Hewanorra International Airport, southern seaports, and other key locations. While early speculation pointed to a...

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Wayne Caines of Bermuda Electric Light Company Appointed Chairman of CARILEC Board of Directors

Staff Writer - May 27, 2025

The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), a regional association of energy solutions providers and other stakeholders operating in the energy sector, has announced the appointment of a new Chairman and Board of Directors following its 37th Annual General...

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