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Saint Lucia Records 116 New COVID-19 Cases

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Press Release:– Saturday February 12, 2022 the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs confirms a total of 116 new cases of COVID-19. These samples were processed on Friday February 11, 2022 from a total of 528 samples of which 425 samples were from the Ezra Long Laboratory and 103 samples from the Laboratory Services […]

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ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation

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Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region’s digital transformation. The Secretariat presented the plans to the Ministers at a Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on ICT which was held virtually. The plans include the draft action plan for fast-tracking digital […]

Sandals Halcyon Beach Cheers On Their Champ Leran Regis

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Press Release:– Muhammad Ali once said “There’s nothing wrong with getting knocked down, as long as you get right back up.” These words provided the inspiration for 21 year old boxer Leran “Big Show” Regis, after being knocked out by his opponent at a small tournament in Dominica in 2020. The 21-year old boxer who hails […]

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Sandals Donates School Supplies To The Castries Anglican Infant School

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Press Release:–  The Sandals Foundation continues to inspire hope with a recent donation of school supplies to the Castries Anglican Infant School. The presentation was made by team members from Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa, as part of the Foundation’s ‘Pack for a Purpose’ initiative, which encourages guests staying at any Sandals […]

Hilaire: ‘Saint Lucia’s Tourism Industry Is Flourishing’

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Saint Lucia’s Tourism Minister, Dr. Ernest Hilaire, told a Zoom press briefing with international media that this country’s important tourism industry is flourishing. “A few months ago, the world wondered how the tourism industry would survive the COVID pandemic. Today I assure you that Saint Lucia’s tourism industry is flourishing,” Hilaire told the press briefing […]

Boxing Association Prepping Three Boxers For Two Major Tournaments

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Press Release:-  The St. Lucia Boxing Association (SLBA) on Monday presented three of its boxers with essential equipment as they prepare for two major tournaments this year. The boxers who received their equipment from SLBA President David Christopher and Secretary Bertha Desir at the Vigie Boxing Gym are Kyghan Mortley, Leran Regis and Arthur Langelier. […]

Climate Change – A Threat To Barbados’ East Coast

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The effects of climate change, compounded by those of the July 2 passage of Hurricane Elsa, have caused significant damage to Barbados’ east coast. Gone are the wide sandy beaches that once wrapped around the east coast and the rich vegetation that trimmed the outer perimeters, a mixture of sea grape, pusley and other plants […]

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Agard Residential Building Goes Up In Flames – Puppies Saved

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On Friday night, a residential building at Agard, Morne Du Don, went up in flames. According to the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS), emergency personnel received a fire report at 7:00 pm and responded. The responders said the occupier of the building, from which two puppies were saved, was not at home at the time […]

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Saint Lucia Distance Runners Set Eyes On Paris Marathon

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Press Release:–  Six long distance runners from Saint Lucia will represent the island at the 2022 Schneider Electric Paris Marathon de Paris (also known as the Paris Marathon) which will be held on Sunday, April 3. The team from the Distance Group Runners making the trip to France are Jason Sayers, Zepherinus Joseph, Julian Toussaint, […]

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Citizens Assured Of Police Presence, Plain Clothes Patrols Heightened

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Press Release:- The perceived low visibility of the Police was one of the issues that Minister for Home Affairs Honourable Dr. Virginia Albert Poyotte had on her agenda, when she met with the hierarchy of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force last week Thursday, February 03, 2022. The Minister noted that while she highlighted this concern, […]