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A Stinging Slap: Did It Hurt Political Power or Press Freedom?

By Sir Ronald Sanders When it occurred, in the early 1970s in Guyana, it caused a serious period of apprehension. In what was seen as an abuse of power, a politician in Guyana slapped Rickey Singh, an intrepid journalist, because he was displeased with the content of a newspaper report. The incident was a watershed […]

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Saint Lucia Government To Invest $1 Million To Establish Historic Insurance Scheme For Local Banana And Plantain Farmers

Saint Lucia – Minister for Agriculture Hon. Alfred Prospere has announced that the government has reached an agreement with GK Insurance Limited to set up a landmark insurance scheme for registered banana and plantain farmers in Saint Lucia. The government will contribute a one-time payment of $1 million to fund the insurance plan, which provides […]

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KM² Solutions Expands Operations In Saint Lucia: Over 1,000 New Jobs To Benefit Youth And Boost Employment

Saint Lucia – The Government of Saint Lucia welcomes the significant expansion of KM² Solutions, a global leader in nearshore outsourcing services, as it continues to deepen its investment and confidence in our island’s workforce. Construction is underway at Orange Grove Plaza, Bois d’Orange, Gros Islet, where KM² Solutions is developing a state-of-the-art, 40,000 sq. […]

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Health Region 3 Hosted Hypertension Workshop To Empower Residents To Control Their Blood Pressure And Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle

Saint Lucia – In an effort to combat one of the island’s most pressing non-communicable diseases, that is “Hypertension,” Health Region 3 which includes the communities of La Ressource, Richfond, and Dennery hosted a Regional Hypertension Workshop at the Grande Riviere Resource Centre. The workshop held under the theme “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately: Promoting […]

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Saint Lucia’s Equity Ministry Moves Forward With Formation Of National Faith-Based Association

Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment continues to advance its commitment to inclusive national development with the convening of a high-level consultation focused on the formation of a national Faith-Based Association. The session, held recently at the Ministry’s Conference Room, brought together representatives from over ten religious denominations from across […]

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Saint Lucia: Ensuring A Safe Carnival 2025 – Important Drone Regulations

Saint Lucia – As Saint Lucia prepares to celebrate Carnival 2025, culminating in the Parade of the Bands on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22, the Ministry responsible for Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC), is appealing to the public to strictly observe drone safety regulations, especially near […]

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Star Princess Debuts Bold New Entertainment For A New Era At Sea

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – When Star Princess sets sail this October 4, the nights onboard won’t simply entertain; they’ll mesmerize. Today, Princess Cruises revealed a dynamic new entertainment lineup for its newest Sphere-class ship, including two original theatrical spectacles, a stargazing candlelight concert series, and an ensemble of global performers from 24 countries ready to bring every […]

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Anguilla Engages St. Kitts And Nevis On Public Health-Driven Crime Prevention Model

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today, July 14, welcomed a high-level delegation from Anguilla led by Premier Honourable Cora Richardson-Hodge for an in-depth engagement on the Federation’s innovative and successful approach to reducing crime and violence. The visiting delegation included Her Excellency Julia Crouch, […]

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Cole Palmer Pays Courtesy Call On Prime Minister Drew During Heritage Visit To St. Kitts

Basseterre, St. Kitts – English football sensation and Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer today, July 15th, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, during a vibrant moment of cultural and sporting exchange taking place on the island. Palmer, whose paternal roots trace back to St. Kitts […]

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