Saint Lucian public outraged by cheque-cashing policy; Opposition leader...
Pierre (left) and Delmar (right) (SNO) – Saint Lucians have been expressing their dissatisfaction with local bank institutions regarding a “recently introduced” cheque-cashing policy. Even Opposition...
View ArticleVieux-Fort police lauded for ensuring a relatively peaceful carnival
(SNO) – Revelers who took part in this year’s carnival celebrations in Vieux-Fort had a rollicking time under heightened security. Skimpy-attired revelers rotated their waist at ultra speed as they...
View ArticleUrgent action needed to safeguard St Lucia’s biodiversity
ST. LUCIA IS EXCEPTIONALLY RICH IN ANIMALS AND PLANTS. THE ISLAND IS HOME TO MORE THAN 2,000 NATIVE SPECIES, OF WHICH NEARLY 200 SPECIES OCCUR NOWHERE ELSE. (PHOTO CREDIT: DESMOND BROWN/IPS) (IPS) –...
View ArticleCastries ‘dasheen’ fight attracts lyrics and memes
One of the memes created after the ‘dasheen fight’ in Castries last weekend. (SNO) – A dasheen-throwing incident during a Castries brawl last weekend has attracted not only memes, but Dennery Segment...
View ArticleOffice of the Mayor supports Carnival 2018
(PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – As the island gets ready to host the biggest cultural showpiece, St. Lucia Carnival 2018, Mayor of Castries, His Worship Peterson D. Francis has pledged support through a...
View ArticleParents, students rejoice at Beanfield Comprehensive registration
(SNO) – Parents, whose school of choice for their children was the Beanfield Comprehensive Secondary School, were all in glee yesterday (Tuesday, July 10, 2018) when they registered their children with...
View ArticleMotorcyclist injured in Choiseul accident
(SNO) – A motorcyclist escaped death yesterday morning during a collision with another motor vehicle in Caffiere, Choiseul. According to reports from residents and law enforcement sources, the...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Man succumbs to gunshot wounds after Castries shooting
(SNO) – A young man who was wounded in a shooting incident in the city of Castries earlier Wednesday afternoon (July 11), has succumbed to his injuries, according to law enforcement sources. The...
View ArticleJade Mountain named top resort in St. Lucia, Anse Chastanet places third
(PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – Jade Mountain resort is the number one hotel in St. Lucia, according to readers of the influential Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine, which also placed its sister hotel Anse...
View ArticleSaint Lucia records increase in visitor arrivals across all sectors
Castries Harbour, Saint Lucia. (PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – Saint Lucia continues to see a positive growth trend in tourism arrivals in 2018. The latest figures released by the Saint Lucia Tourism...
View ArticleLocal teams off to Caribbean schools netball
(SNO) – A group of 30 talented young Saint Lucians landed this week in Jamaica, where they will represent their schools in regional sporting competition. 2017 inter-school netball champions Soufrière...
View ArticleSaint Lucia in sight of OECS U23 title
(SNO) – Saint Lucia are just one game away from being crowned queens of sub-regional age group netball for the sixth time. The 2018 Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) / Organisation of Eastern...
View ArticleSaint Lucia record holder stars in flag football
(SNO) – Jahvid Best was once one of the most highly touted players in American football, drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round out of the University of California, at which school he still...
View ArticleHealth and safety nightmare for workers, patients and public at National...
(PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – The manner in which work is being carried out at the George Odlum National Stadium is a clear occupational health and safety hazard and must be halted, until safer and more...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Nereus ‘Cosol’ Francis was murdered – post mortem confirms
(SNO) – A post mortem examination conducted on the body of taxi driver and tour operator Nereus Francis alias “Cosol” on Thursday, July 12 has revealed that he died from a gunshot wound, according to...
View Article100 Women Who Care donates $10,100 to the St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association
(PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – 100 Women Who Care make a donation of $10,100 to the St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA) on Wednesday 11th July 2018. 100 Women Who Care is a group of women who hope...
View ArticleNational Security Minister visits 9-year-old victim of May 29 Castries shooting
(PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – Minister for Home Affairs, Justice and National Security Senator the Honourable Hermangild Francis on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 visited the nine year old victim who has been...
View Article“The attitude and behavior of this Government stinks”– Dr. Anthony...
Dr. Anthony (PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – The Parliamentary Representative for Vieux Fort South, Dr. Kenny D. Anthony, says he is deeply disturbed by the events unfolding at the St Jude Hospital located at...
View ArticleBREAKING: Saint Lucia are OECS Netball champions!
(SNO) – Saint Lucia beat St. Vincent and the Grenadines 37-26 Thursday night, July 12 in St. Kitts & Nevis to win the 2018 Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)/Organisation of Eastern Caribbean...
View ArticleSLHTA mourns Nereus ‘Cosol’ Francis’ passing
Francis (PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – THE St. Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Nereus Francis who passed away tragically this week. The membership...
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