The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs will launch a national schistosomiasis survey in April 2025 to assess the presence of the disease among children aged 8 to 11 in public primary schools across Saint Lucia.
A new bypass bridge is now open in Anse La Raye as work continues on the new two-lane reinforced concrete bridge set for completion in summer 2025. While designed for all vehicles, a flatbed truck got stuck on Tuesday, requiring assistance. Officials say adjustments will be made as motorists adapt.
Soca artist Kisha Kay has dropped her latest single, Different Energy, just in time for the carnival season. The song promotes positivity, urging listeners to align themselves with interactions that uplift them while tuning out negativity. With this release, Kisha Kay is eyeing a spot in this year’s Soca Monarch competition.
The Opposition United Workers Party has slammed the Philip J. Pierre Administration’s $2 billion budget, calling it excessive but lacking real solutions for citizens. Deputy Leader Guy Joseph and Second Deputy Leader Dominic Fedee argue that despite its historic size, the budget fails to address Saint Lucia’s most pressing issues.
The President of the National Council on Public Transportation (NCOPT), Godfrey Ferdinand, has provided updates on key issues affecting commuters and drivers from congested bus stops to the introduction of the much talked about cashless system.