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Saint Lucia records 9 cases of COVID-19
(GIS) – The Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sharon Belmar-George, on ...
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BREAKING NEWS: Dominica under lockdown till Tuesday in light of coronavirus
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BREAKING NEWS: Six lose home in Dennery fire
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Saint Lucia’s 4th COVID-19 victim ‘doing well’; over 300 in quarantine
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Trinidad and Tobago records third COVID-19 death; positive cases now 76
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BREAKING NEWS: Guyana now has 8 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Crime/Police
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BREAKING NEWS: St. Lucia police arrest 2 for breaking ‘coronavirus curfew’
(St. Lucia News Online) — Saint Lucia police have arrested two males for breaking the ...
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Bordelais escapee Markin Marquis killed
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Security minister warns those who smuggle people from Martinique to Saint Lucia
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Marine unit increases patrols in Saint Lucian waters
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Coronavirus: Minister Hermangild Francis urges St. Lucian public to exercise responsibility
Accident/Tragedy
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BREAKING NEWS: Six lose home in Dennery fire
(St. Lucia News Online) — A midday house fire on Saturday in New Field, Dennery ...
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UPDATE: Bryan ‘DJ Comic’ Hippolyte falls to death in Cap Estate, Gros Islet
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Two injured in Dennery collision
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Family loses everything in Sarrot fire
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Dr. Kenny Anthony appeals for assistance for fire victims in Vieux-Fort
Finance/Business
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NIC accepts filing of benefit claims electronically
(PRESS RELEASE) – The National Insurance Corporation (NIC) recognizes that we are living in unprecedented ...
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NOTICE: Temporary suspension of services – Transport Division
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NOTICE: Department of External Affairs revised hours of operation
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WASCO: Walk-in services at all branches suspended until further notice
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Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association remains closed
Entertainment
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Better Days Riddim seeks to “inspire” says Dominican producer
(PRESS RELEASE) – It wasn’t planned this way. Corona virus (COVID-19) was nowhere near the ...
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Jamaica: Veteran reggae singer Bob Andy is dead
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BREAKING NEWS: Saint Lucia Carnival postponed
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Jamaica: Vybz Kartel to be sanctioned over Instagram Live stream from prison
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Saint Lucian artistes join fight against coronavirus
Politics
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Pierre addresses nation on economic stimulus to combat COVID-19 virus
(PRESS RELEASE) – My Fellow St. Lucians, Good Night. Tonight is the third time that ...
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Mary Isaac praised for “strong leadership”
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State of emergency was the responsible thing says AG
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Parliament approves Emergency Powers Disaster (COVID-19) Order
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Opposition leader laments continued closure of George Charles Boulevard Comfort Station
Health
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Ministry of Health reminds the public to maintain social distancing for COVID-19
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Ministry of Health and Wellness supports the introduction of the national ...
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Elation as OKEU officially opens
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Restructuring of healthcare services in primary care
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Cuban medical professionals arrival to fight COVID-19
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Saint Lucia now experiencing local transmission of COVID-19
Youth/Education
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Education Officials in the OECS take action to address COVID-19
(PRESS RELEASE) – Decision makers and key players in the area of education in the ...
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CXC announces strategy for May/June examinations
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Coronavirus: Closure of all libraries and ICD Centres
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Local writer releases free COVID-19 stories for kids
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Kindergarten registration 2020 update for Districts Two and Three
Sports
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BREAKING NEWS: Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021
(DAILY MAIL) — Tokyo Olympics WILL be postponed until 2021, veteran IOC member Dick Pound ...
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Lara on West Indies: Talent there, but work still to be done
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Watch: Daren Sammy self-quarantines after arriving in St. Lucia
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Grow Well female golfers take the spotlight
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Sol Rally Barbados – Flow King of the Hill postponed
Caribbean
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Cuban ICU nurses for T&T to fight COVID
(TRINIDAD EXPRESS) – Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh said Trinidad and Tobago will soon benefit from ...
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Coronavirus: Montserrat imposes 24 hour curfew
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Belize Ministry of Health confirms third case of COVID-19
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St Kitts: Trace expected to extend to Gatwick-London and Antigua after BA passenger in Nevis tests positive for COVID-19
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Caller: St Kitts PM Harris divisive, lacks statesmanship, professionalism
International News
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Air Canada to temporarily lay off more than 15,000 workers
(JAMAICA GLEANER) – Air Canada will temporarily lay off more than 15,000 unionised workers beginning ...
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‘Please come help us’: New York begs for medical workers
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Pastor arrested for violating rules amid virus outbreak
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14-year-old Portuguese boy becomes Europe’s youngest coronavirus victim
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4.2 quake hits southern Puerto Rico amid coronavirus curfew
Tourism
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CTO Foundation invites application for 2020 scholarships
(PRESS RELEASE) – The region’s tourism education charity has launched its 2020 search for Caribbean ...
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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority virtually serving the public
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U.S. Virgin Islands enacts tourism restrictions to address COVID-19 pandemic
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BREAKING NEWS: Sandals closing March 30-May 15 to ‘safeguard guests and team members’
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Caribbean tourism will emerge stronger after coronavirus scourge, tourism leaders say
General
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Message from Lion District Governor in response to COVID-19
(PRESS RELEASE) – My Fellow Lions and Leos of Sub District 60B As global concerns ...
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Coronavirus: St. Lucia Crisis Centre closes temporarily; Fundraising Raffle Draw postponed
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ADVISORY: For all Saint Lucians in Martinique and Saint Lucians with loved ones in Martinique
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Concerns raised over Cabot Saint Lucia development; ‘archaeological findings jeopardised’
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Soufriere jetties to be closed tomorrow
Environment
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Coronavirus: Change in operational hours of waste disposal facilities
(PRESS RELEASE) – The SLSWMA wishes to inform the public that effective Tuesday, 24th March, ...
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COVID-19: Waste collection schedules remain unaffected – SLSWMA
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Saint Lucia National Trust’s statement for World Forest Day 2020
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Saint Lucia taking steps to manage hazardous waste
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Caribbean Youth Environment Network – Earth Hour 2020
Agriculture
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CARICOM agriculture ministers seeking to allay fears amidst COVID-19
(GUYANA CHRONICLE) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) agriculture ministers have warned that while there are adequate ...
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The Taiwan Technical Mission work with Saint Lucia Marketing Board to enhance vegetables and fruits market access
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St. Lucia: TTM and Synergy Project bolster food security to combat coronavirus threat
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Revitalising the fisheries sector
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CarSIF provides small grants to nine CSOs for coastal and marine resources governance and management in the Caribbean
Commentary
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Lessons and challenges: Cooperation in the era of coronavirus (commentary by Dr. Manuel Otero)
We are witnessing the spread of a new pandemic in the 21st century. Now less ...
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Brain is best friend during a pandemic (commentary by Melissa Martin PH.D)
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The Mayans already knew about 2020 (commentary by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert)
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Finding funny amid flurry and frenzy (commentary by Melissa Martin, Ph.D.)
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Financial measures necessary to ride-out coronavirus (commentary by Sir Ronald Sanders)
Letters
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Coronavirus impact on Caribbean food security (letter)
Dear Editor: In response to: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20200322/coronavirus-and-food-security-caribbean Dr. Lystra Fletcher-Paul is yet another in a long ...
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‘Namaste’ — one common gesture to prevent spread of COVID-19 (letter)
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The Outbreak of Coronavirus in China highlights the importance of Taiwan’s participation in WHO’s global efforts to fight cross-border pandemics
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Clearing up the EPA’s misconceptions
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Letter to Prime Minister re outstanding Majestic Industries settlement