It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Ezabella ‘Bella’ Catherine Fontaine of Petite Soufriere. She died on December 4, 2024. She was a member of St. Vincent De Paul.
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Understanding the Palestinian Genocide
‘Dem terrorist mozlems ah gain? See how dey kidnap dose people, what happen to dose people nah? Dem Mozlems like war!’ Says some uninformed people who are uninformed about the Palestinian genocide. October 7th was very unfortunate however, this did not occur in a vacuum. It is impossible to describe in a concise article in detail the severe oppression Palestinians have faced for the almost 80 years. This article is to inform about the genocide taking place in Palestine.
Government Delivers Additional Support to Parents and Early Childhood Development Centres
$170,000+ Government Donation to ECDCs Reduces Tuition Costs for More than 3,400 PreschoolersThe Government of Saint Lucia, led by Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, continues to deliver timely support to parents and guardians of preschool children enrolled in privately owned early childhood development centres (ECDCs).On January 24, 2025, Prime Minister Pierre and Minister for Education, Hon. Shawn Edward, on behalf of the government, donated just over $170,000 to reduce tuition fees for more than 3,400 preschoolers.A completed VNR with additional details is provided below.
Death Announcement of Cyrilia Peter better known as Brenda of Newtown who resided at Fond Cole
We announce the death Cyrilia Peter better known as Brenda of Newtown who resided at Fond Cole`. She died at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital on Tuesday 14th January 2025.
CAF hosts first edition of the International Economic Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean 2025 in Panama
The International Economic Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean 2025: How to Return to the Path of Growth, will feature the participation of exhibitors from 15 countries, including high-level authorities from Latin American and Caribbean governments, multilateral organizations and business leaders.
CHARGE Youth Group Promoting Climate Change and Health Action in Saint Lucian Primary Schools
Saint Lucian youth group Climate and Health Action for the Rising Generation (CHARGE) recently engaged 108 students including 55 males and 53 females, and 51 teachers from 50 primary schools to take collective responsibility for climate change and health action at the second national primary school climate change and health initiative.
Portsmouth Secondary Wins First Leg of Inter-Secondary Schools Debating Competition
The first leg of the Inter-Secondary Schools Debating Competition in Dominica has concluded with Portsmouth Secondary School emerging victorious.
Statement by Prime Minister, Hon. Philip J. Pierre on the Passing of Sir Roy Augier, Kt., Ph.D
The Government of Saint Lucia mourns the passing of Sir Fitzroy Richard Augier, a son of our soil, a distinguished historian, and an extraordinary academician, who departed this life at the age of 100 inJamaica.
Closure of Hunting and Exporting of Wildlife season
The Forestry, Wildlife and Parks Division of the Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment, and Constituency Empowerment, wishes to inform the general public that the Hunting Season was officially CLOSED as of December 31, 2024.
UPDATED DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT OF 85 YEAR OLD ANTHONY CUFFY BETTER KNOWN AS “MR. FARMER” OF RIVIERE CYRIQUE
WE ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF 85 YEAR OLD ANTHONY CUFFY BETTER KNOWN AS “MR. FARMER” OF RIVIERE CYRIQUE. HE DIED ON SATURDAYJ 18, 2025, AT THE DOMINICA CHINA FRIENDSHIP HOSPITAL.