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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Justine Matthew affectionately known as Jemo age 65 years of Riviere Cyrique. She died on the 20th November 2024 at the DCFH. Predeceased by parents Simon and Veronica Baptiste, also husband Andrew Matthew. Justine survived by her daughter Erine Polydore Grandson: Jahiem in Texas. […]

Christla Thomas, President of the Pork Festival Committee and Fête Fwadi Committee, alongside his dedicated team, brought the warmth of the season to the Petite Savanne constituency by distributing 600 food packages. This generous initiative focused on seniors over the age of 70, benefiting 200 individuals across villages such as Bagatelle, Fond St. Jean, Stowe,

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of 53 year old Roy Smith better known as Lapo Roy of Salisbury who resided at Portsmouth. He died at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital on Wednesday 27th November, 2024. He left to Mourn his: Mother: Lauretta Bruno Father: Hendricks Smith Step-Mother: Patricia Smith 5

KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES; TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2024 – St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ministry of Health on Wednesday December 11, 2024, received the draft Standards for Quality Healthcare Services for Adolescents in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, so young Vincentians can look forward to improved quality health services. This initiative continues to evolve with ongoing

STATEMENT BY HONOURABLE PHILIP J. PIERRE PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER FOR FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH ECONOMY AND MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND NATIONAL SECURITY AT THE END OF YEAR MEDIA BRIEFING 18 December, 2024 When elected in 2001, my government promised to put the people of Saint Lucia first. We called all Saint Lucians to

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent—Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Caribbean CAGE have signed a historic long-term strategic alliance and contract to generate significant recurring revenue for cricket and cricket development in the Caribbean. The long-term agreement, signed by the President of Cricket West Indies, Dr. Kishore Shallow, and the Co-Founder and Chairman of the CAGE Companies, Robert

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, on December 18, 2024, announced that in addition to their monthly salary payments, public sector workers will each receive a one-off $500 bonus from the Government of Saint Lucia. The one-off $500 bonus will release over $6 million in the local economy. The Pierre Administration’s historic one-off $500 bonus

Castries, St. Lucia, December 17th, 2024 – Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) in partnership with the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF) has awarded over EC$200,000 in grant funding to local organizations supporting critical environmental and community-based projects across the island. The grant funding was made possible through the Republic Bank Sustainability Fund, which was

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a strategic reshaping of its coaching framework, appointing Daren Sammy as Head Coach across all formats. This decision reflects CWI’s commitment to improving its high-performance system throughout West Indies cricket. Sammy’s first outing with the test team will be for the home series against Australia in June 2025. Andre