Guyana: President Irfaan Ali sworn in
August 2, 2020
(NEWS ROOM GUYANA) — In his inaugural speech as the ninth Executive President of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali talked up the prospects of unity under
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Jamaicans question ruling on dreadlocked student
August 2, 2020
(JAMAICA GLEANER) — “Really?” That was the reaction from the seven-year-old Kensington Primary School student after learning that her constitutional rights were not breached when
Trinidad: Housewife arrested for illegally selling alcohol
August 2, 2020
(TRINIDAD GUARDIAN) — A 52-year-old housewife of Cunupia will appear before a Chaguanas Magistrate on August 3rd charged with selling intoxicating liquor without a liquor
6 p.m. August 2, 2020 Saint Lucia weather update
August 2, 2020
6:00 pm Weather Report Date: 02nd August 2020 Forecaster: Avlon Charlery Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair. Present weather at GFL Charlea Airport is
Region yet to see worst of active hurricane season: meteorologist
August 2, 2020
By Unzela Khan, The Daily Star (UK) With the coronavirus pandemic and western wildfires affecting parts of the world, experts now predict a major Atlantic
‘I won’t cut her hair!’ – Jamaican parents of dreadlocked girl incensed at ‘systemic racism’ after court ruling
August 2, 2020
(JAMAICA GLEANER) — Sherine Virgo said she will not cut her seven-year-old daughter’s hair despite yesterday’s court ruling that Kensington Primary School did not breach
Jamaica: Six men killed in police operation
August 2, 2020
(JAMAICA GLEANER) — Two of Clarendon’s most wanted men 25-year-old Leon Rose, otherwise called Hitler, and 24-year-old Zemmar Nelson, alias Terminator Boy, were among six
Guyana: 44 new COVID-19 cases within 24hrs
August 2, 2020
(NEWS ROOM GUYANA) — Guyana on August 2 recorded 44 new COVID-19 cases within 24hrs; the total known cases now stands at 474 after 92
Saint Lucian woman Flore Bois Gaillard defeated and expelled British in 1700s
August 2, 2020
(St. Lucia News Online) — Probably a lot of Saint Lucians have not heard the name Flore Bois Gaillard but her name has gone down
Irfaan Ali officially declared Guyana’s president
August 2, 2020
(NEWS ROOM GUYANA) — Chairman of GECOM Justice (rt’d) Claudette Singh has officially declared Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the People’s Progress Party (PPP) as the
Bank of Jamaica developing digital currency
August 2, 2020
(JAMAICA GLEANER) — The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, plans to test a digital currency as an alternative to cash later this year. The central bank
Plane packed with 1,000 pounds of cocaine crashes in Papua New Guinea
August 2, 2020
By Tim Balk, New York Daily News They didn’t get very high. A small plane reportedly packed with more than 1,000 pounds of cocaine crashed
US: Man wins lottery after buying out 40 stores
August 2, 2020
By JOSEPH WILKINSON, New York Daily News Got a hunch, bet a bunch. A North Carolina man, confident the final $5 million ticket in a
12 p.m. August 2, 2020 Saint Lucia weather update
August 2, 2020
12:00 pm Weather Report Date: 02nd August 2020 Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair. Present weather at GFL Charlea Airport is
Saint Lucia modernizes public procurement
August 2, 2020
By Glen Simon, NCPC (PRESS RELEASE) — Saint Lucia will soon be first in the Eastern Caribbean region with an Electronic Public Procurement Application. The
Community eye screening clinic schedule for August
August 2, 2020
By Ministry of Health (PRESS RELEASE) — The Primary Health Care Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness informs the public that the community
Isaias weakens, hurricane threat ends for Florida
August 2, 2020
By WJXT and The Associated Press Isaias weakened dramatically Sunday morning — with 65 mph maximum sustained winds– as conditions continue to work against any
Guyana: One dead, four injured in strip club shooting
August 2, 2020
(NEWS SOURCE GUYANA) — A 21-year-old taxi driver was shot dead and four other persons were injured during an early morning shooting inside the Magic
6 a.m. August 2, 2020 Saint Lucia weather update
August 2, 2020
6:00 am Weather Report Date: 02nd August 2020 Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair. Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is
interCaribbean Airways to start Barbados flights
August 2, 2020
(BARBADOS NATION) — Prime Minister Mia Mottley yesterday announced the arrival of interCaribbean Airways to Barbados, with flights expected to start from August 4. She
Barbados: Nine nurses from Ghana test positive for COVID-19
August 2, 2020
(BARBADOS NATION) — Twelve people, including nine of the nurses who recently arrived from Ghana, returned positive results from COVID-19 tests conducted on Friday by
34-year-old man is Guyana’s 21st COVID-19 death
August 2, 2020
(NEWS SOURCE GUYANA) — The Ministry of Public Health has revealed that a 34-year-old East Bank Demerara resident is the country’s 21st COVID-19 related death.
Antigua commits $1.4 million for LIAT salary payments
August 1, 2020
(ANTIGUA NEWS ROOM) — Prime Minister Browne says the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will make available $2.8 million for LIAT. “$1.4 million will go
New COVID-19 emergency powers in St. Kitts-Nevis
August 1, 2020
By Valencia Grant (PRESS RELEASE) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has published new Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Regulations, which came into operation today,
Report: Economic recovery only possible by limiting COVID-19 contagion
August 1, 2020
By ECLAC/PAHO (PRESS RELEASE) — A new joint report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Pan American Health
NEMO offices reopen Monday
August 1, 2020
By NEMO (PRESS RELEASE) — The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) wishes to inform the general public that its office at Bisee, Castries will be
Trinidad: Cops use taser on woman who bit off lip of 14-year-old boy
August 1, 2020
(TRINIDAD EXPRESS) — A 14-year-old boy is in serious condition at hospital after his lip was bitten almost half off during an argument with a
17 COVID-19 cases recorded in Guyana within 24hrs
August 1, 2020
(NEWS ROOM GUYANA) — As of August 1, 2020, Guyana recorded 17 new COVID-19 cases after 96 tests. The total known cases now stand at
6 p.m. August 1, 2020 Saint Lucia weather update
August 1, 2020
6:00 pm Weather Report Date: 01st August 2020 Forecaster: E. Francis Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair. Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is
Pierre: Emancipation Day to become “major event” under SLP govt
August 1, 2020
Below is an Emancipation Day message posted on Facebook by Philip J. Pierre, Saint Lucia’s opposition leader and political leader of the main Opposition Saint
Trinidad: Murdered woman refused police help — relatives
August 1, 2020
(TRINIDAD GUARDIAN) — Having been together with the father of her children for 15 years and having gone through years of severe abuse to a
Wallace: Jason Holder “not aggressive enough”
August 1, 2020
(SPORTSMAX) — Former West Indies and Barbados batsman Philo Wallace has pointed to team captain Jason Holder’s lack of aggressive killer instinct as one of
Seven injured in Bexon accidents
August 1, 2020
(St. Lucia News Online) — Bexon has been the location of at least two motor vehicle accidents since Thursday, according to emergency officials. In the
12 noon August 1, 2020 Saint Lucia weather update
August 1, 2020
12:00 noon Weather Report Date: 1st August 2020 Forecaster: Avlon Charlery Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair. Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is
Praises for sacked interim coach Richard Pybus
August 1, 2020
(SPORTSMAX) — Former West Indies batting coach Toby Radford has spoken glowing of sacked interim coach Richard Pybus, insisting that he was a fan of
Chastanet: “We must unite!”
August 1, 2020
By MERRICK ANDREWS (St. Lucia News Online) — In his Emancipation Day message on Saturday, August 1, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet called on Saint Lucians
6 a.m. August 1, 2020 Saint Lucia weather update
August 1, 2020
6:00 am Weather Report Date: 1st August 2020 Forecaster: Emmanuel Descartes Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair. Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is
Consumer Affairs not hindered by COVID-19
August 1, 2020
By Marvin St. Louis, Ministry of Commerce (PRESS RELEASE) — The Consumer Affairs Department continues to resolve all reported consumer complaints. Benedict Joseph, the acting
Trump says he will ban Chinese video app TikTok in the US
August 1, 2020
(BBC) — President Donald Trump has announced he is banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok in the US. He told reporters he could sign an
Update on Saint Lucia’s #25 COVID-19 case
July 31, 2020
By Ministry of Health (PRESS RELEASE) — On Thursday, July 30, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Wellness reported its 25th case of COVID-19. Presently,
Saint Lucia welcomes Caribbean visitors through “Bubblecation” campaign
July 31, 2020
By SLTA (PRESS RELEASE) — The Caribbean’s Leading Destination Marketing brand, Caribcation, has just introduced its latest marketing campaign, “Bubblecation”. Travellers from countries within the
Isaias becomes hurricane, approaches The Bahamas
July 31, 2020
By DÁNICA COTO (AP) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — New Hurricane Isaias kept on a path early Friday expected to take it to the U.S.
6 a.m. July 31, 2020 Saint Lucia weather update
July 31, 2020
6:00 am Weather Report Date: 31st July 2020 Forecaster: Avlon Charlery Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers. Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport
Less than 10 extremely dangerous known hitmen in Saint Lucia: Francis
July 31, 2020
By MERRICK ANDREWS (St. Lucia News Online) — Apparently, contract killings or the hitmen-for-hire business have not only become prevalent in other Caribbean islands, especially
‘Hits’ out on certain Saint Lucia politicians: Francis
July 31, 2020
By MERRICK ANDREWS (St. Lucia News Online) — Saint Lucia’s Minister for Home Affairs, Justice and National Security Senator Hermangild Francis has disclosed that “hits”
6 p.m. July 30, 2020 Saint Lucia weather update
July 30, 2020
6:00 pm Weather Report Date: 30th July 2020 Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby. Present weather at
Government embarks on science, technology and innovation policy for Saint Lucia
July 30, 2020
By Glen Simon, NCPC (PRESS RELEASE) — Science, technology and innovation (STI) is being given increased attention in strengthening Saint Lucia’s competitiveness and economic diversification
St. Lucia govt signs more contracts for road projects
July 30, 2020
(GIS) — On Friday, July 24, contracts were officially signed for the Patience Link Road Reconstruction Project, and the Micoud Village Roads Reconstruction Project. The
Motor-racing photographer Michael ‘Mikey Spice’ Samuels shot dead in Jamaica
July 30, 2020
(NEWS ROOM GUYANA) — The Caribbean motor-racing fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of popular motor-racing photographer Michael Samuels, more well
Guyana: Five-year-old girl stabbed multiple times
July 30, 2020
(NEWS ROOM GUYANA) — A five-year-old girl is fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) after
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Isaias floods part of Puerto Rico, heads toward Florida
July 30, 2020
By Bill Chappell, NPR Tropical Storm Isaias is bringing torrential rainfall, high winds and frequent lightning strikes to Puerto Rico Thursday morning. Isaias is predicted
12 noon July 30, 2020 Saint Lucia weather update
July 30, 2020
12:00 noon Weather Report Date: 30th July 2020 Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby. Present weather at GFL
Former President Lee Teng-hui of Taiwan mourned
July 30, 2020
(BBC) — Former Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui, considered the “father of Taiwan’s democracy”, has died at the age of 97. He served as president of
St. Lucia’s 25th COVID-19 case is 86-y-o male (video added)
July 30, 2020
(PRESS RELEASE) — On Thursday, July 30, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received results of a positive COVID-19 case. (see video statement below
FASHION ROAD TRIP: Featuring the Folk Research Centre, Pigeon Island National Park — unique St. Lucian heirlooms
July 30, 2020
As we approach Emancipation day, Helena Isaac takes up the banner, sharing the St. Lucian cultural experience, as her response to the pandemic as a
Pakistan: Man accused of blasphemy shot dead in court (video)
July 30, 2020
By MURI ASSUNÇÃO, New York Daily News A Pakistani man accused of blasphemy was shot dead in court during his trial Wednesday in the northwestern
Jamaicans having fewer children; population decline feared
July 30, 2020
By Romardo Lysons, Jamaica Star Writer Schooling and the pursuit of higher education is one of the leading causes for Jamaica’s decreasing birth rate. Easton
Tropical Storm Isaias heading toward the US
July 30, 2020
By Judson Jones and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Isaias — the ninth named storm of 2020 — formed Wednesday over the Caribbean Sea, the National Hurricane
Tropical Storm Isaias forms; another system expected to develop
July 30, 2020
At 5:00 am today, the centre of Tropical Storm Isaias was located near latitude 17.2 north, longitude 67.9 west, or about 100 miles or 165
Saint Lucia’s newest Goodwill Ambassador
July 30, 2020
By Anicia Antoine (GIS) — The Government of Saint Lucia has appointed international musician, Mrs. Claudia Edward-Ladner, as its newest Goodwill Ambassador. The Goodwill Ambassadors
LIAT’s Barbadian pilots say they’re on the brink of eviction from their homes
July 23, 2020
(BARBADOS TODAY) – Barbadian pilots for the collapsed regional airline, LIAT, said on Tuesday that the plan to save the company from liquidation does not
Seven crops project notes successes
July 23, 2020
By Anicia Antoine (GIS) — The Ministry of Agriculture along with the Taiwan Technical Mission embarked on a project that seeks to reduce Saint Lucia’s
Tropical Storm Gonzalo sets record as it churns toward the Caribbean
July 22, 2020
(CNN) — Tropical Depression Seven strengthened into Tropical Storm Gonzalo on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. At 5 p.m. ET, the storm was
6 p.m. July 22, 2020 Saint Lucia weather update
July 22, 2020
6:00 pm Weather Report Date: 22nd July 2020 Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy. Present weather at GFL Charles Airport
Police investigating stabbing and assault incidents in Gros Islet
July 22, 2020
By MERRICK ANDREWS, Staff Reporter (St. Lucia News Online) — Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the police are investigating two violent incidents that occurred
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