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Support for marijuana decriminalisation across the region
(CMC) – The chairperson of the CARICOM Regional Commission on Marijuana, Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, says there’s much support across the region for the decriminalisation of marijuana....
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SLP gov’t will remove criminal records for minor cannabis convictions: Pierre
Pierre (left) said an SLP government will push for the legalisation of the “herb”. (SNO) — The main opposition Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) has said it plans to completely remove criminal records for...
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Pierre: SLP against military intervention in Venezuela, calls Cuba embargo...
A Venezuelan army soldier carrying a squad machine gun (GPMG) attends the press conference (SNO) – A military invasion of Venezuela is not the answer to the South American country’s economic crisis,...
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Video of displeased Soufriere pageant contestant goes viral (see video)
(SNO) — A video of a contestant in a pageant in Saint Lucia throwing away her certificate and storming off the stage crying after the winner was announced, has gone viral. That incident occurred at the...
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BREAKING: Julien Alfred captures silver at Youth Olympics
An elated Julien after her race. (SNO) — Saint Lucia has captured its first-ever Youth Olympic Games medal, as Julien Alfred finished second overall to get silver in the women’s 100m on Monday (Oct....
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VIDEO: Julien Alfred’s historic Youth Olympics performance representing Saint...
(SNO) — Video of Julien Alfred’s silver-medal performance in the women’s 100m at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Monday (Oct. 15). She finished second overall in a wind-assisted...
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St Lucia police group wants better compensation package for members
(CMC) – The Police Welfare Association (PWA) says it wants a one million dollar (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) compensation package for the relatives of police officers killed in the line of duty....
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Opposition calls on women to demand sacking of government minister
Pierre (CMC) – The leader of the main opposition St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP), Phillip J. Pierre is calling on women here to demand the resignation of Public Service Minister, Dr Ubaldus Raymond....
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MOST honors St Lucian icons
(PRESS RELEASE) – As part of the Saint Lucia’s Soleil Festival and Creole Heritage Month celebrations, the Ministry of Culture in Collaboration with the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) and the...
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Haiti beat Saint Lucia in Nations League football
(SNO) – One wonders what might have happened had Saint Lucia been able to supply a home venue – and a boisterous partisan crowd – for week 2 of the Concacaf Nations League. In the event, with Saint...
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Cancer patient says early detection is key
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Ministry of Health and Wellness is implementing creative strategies to sensitize the public on the importance of early detection. Breast Cancer continues to be one of the most...
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Government advises public: Beware of fake social media accounts
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Office of the Prime Minister is aware that currently several fake Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts have been created in the name of Prime Minister Honourable Allen...
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Botham Jean’s family meet with Dallas DA about case against Dallas officer...
(DALLAS NEWS) – The parents of the man killed in his own apartment by a Dallas police officer said Tuesday that they are comforted and satisfied with the Dallas County district attorney’s...
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‘Dallas is no longer a pleasure’: Botham Jean’s family doesn’t want to be...
(DALLAS NEWS) – Trips to Dallas were once a joyous reunion for the Jean family. It meant spending time with their son, Botham Jean. Allison and Bertrum Jean now travel here from their home country of...
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President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan meets Saint Lucia Prime Minister Allen...
(PRESS RELEASE) – President Tsai Ing-wen met with Saint Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet on the morning of October 9. In her remarks, the president emphasized that Taiwan will actively encourage...
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Keyhole surgeries now available at VH
Google photo (PRESS RELEASE) – The surgical team at Victoria Hospital recently benefited from hands on Laparoscopy training. Laparoscopy allows a doctor to view inside the human body in real time,...
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Saint Lucian Ryan Matthew promoted to Sandals Resorts Jamaica
Saint Lucian Ryan Matthew, Director, Human Resources Sandals Resorts International (PRESS RELEASE) – Sandals Resorts International is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ryan Matthew to the...
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364 derelict vehicles to be removed from the islands roads
(PRESS RELEASE) – Residents from around the island may soon experience a reduction in breeding sites for vectors particularly rats and mosquitoes. A joint operation to remove derelict vehicles along...
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St Lucia among OECD blacklist of countries with ‘golden passport’ schemes
(THE GUARDIAN) – A blacklist of 21 countries whose so-called “golden passport” schemes threaten international efforts to combat tax evasion has been published by the west’s leading economic thinktank....
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No contact from Trump tells Botham Jean’s family some people ’don’t care...
Allison and Bertrum Jean, parents of Botham Jean, who was killed by an off-duty, uniformed Dallas police officer on Sept. 6. Steve Wilson swilson@star-telegram (STAR-TELEGRAM) – The family of a...
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