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Public Servants Complete Basic Mandarin Course

St. Lucia – Thirty participants from various departments of Government in Saint Lucia received their certificates of completion after performing outstandingly in a Basic Mandarin Course recently. The Mandarin course was a collaboration between the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Ministry of Public Service, as well as TaiwanICDF, and aimed to […]

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Saint Lucia Celebrates Super-Centenarian, Today

St. Lucia – On Wednesday, October 23, by the grace of God, Mrs. Philomen ‘Eldica’ Nicholas celebrates her monumental 110th birthday. This soon-to-be supercentenarian was raised in Dauphin (Laborne, Monchy), and lived most of her adult years in the community of Grande-Riviere, Cros-Islet. Miss Eldica, as she is affectionately known by many, was born in […]

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Prime Minister Drew Expounds On Achievements In Federation’s Healthcare Landscape

Basseterre, St. Kitts – In a time when healthcare systems globally are under intense scrutiny, St. Kitts and Nevis is setting remarkable benchmarks. This was expressed by the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, during the symbolic handover of the newly refurbished Joseph N. France (JNF) […]

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Government Of St. Kitts And Nevis Condemns Attack On The Diplomatic Residence Of The United Arab Emirates In Sundan

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis strongly condemns the recent attack on the diplomatic residence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Sudan. This violent breach of international diplomatic norms is a cause for deep concern, as it not only undermines the security of diplomatic missions but also threatens the […]

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Back To Africa! When, Not If For Idris Elba.

British actor Idris Elba has shared his plans with the BBC to move to Africa within the next decade, aiming to contribute to the growth of the continent’s film industry. The 52-year-old, known for his role in The Wire, is involved in early projects to develop film studios on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar and […]

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Mass Shooting At Football Match In Jamaica Takes Sports Violence To New High.

This week, a tragic mass shooting in Rockfort, East Kingston, left five people dead and two others seriously injured. The attack occurred on Monday during a local football match, a popular gathering spot for the community. Gunmen opened fire on the crowd, causing chaos and panic. Initial reports suggest that the incident may be connected […]

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Bridgetown Barbados And New York, New York Adopt Sisterhood; Family Visits Expected.

An agreement has been signed to establish a sister-city relationship between the cities of New York, USA, and Bridgetown, Barbados. Barbados Minister of State in the Office of the Attorney General with responsibility for Crime Prevention, Corey Lane, signed the document today, at his office in Webster’s Business Park, Wildey, while it was simultaneously initialed […]

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Grenada’s Prime Minister Caught LBW By Nigerian Spinner In Cricket Equipment Row.

Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has announced that a cricket academy he started in his own constituency will benefit from a gift he accepted from the richest man in Africa,  Aliko Dangote, whom he visited in early October on a private trip. On 7 October, a press release on the Prime Minister’s Facebook page announced […]

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Blinken Sees Light At End Of Gaza Tunnel.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presents a “real opportunity” to work out a deal  to free the remaining Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. Sinwar had a history of taking a hardline stance against Israel. His death might […]

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St. Lucia’s Ministry Of Equity Announces Successful Closure Of Income Support Program

St. Lucia – The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Income Support Program (ISP), a significant initiative under the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)- funded “Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations Affected by the Coronavirus” Project. Launched on September 19, 2023, the ISP aimed to provide essential […]

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