Planning for the annual Festival of Lights celebration, hosted by the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF), is well underway, with the planning committee aiming to deliver a spectacular production to captivate the public. This year’s showcase is a collaborative effort with the Castries Constituency Council as part of the countdown to the 12 Days of Christmas
Senior Minister Stephenson King is pushing back against growing public criticism regarding the state of road infrastructure across the island. Over the past month, concerns have been raised about the condition of key roadways, with some questioning the effectiveness of his leadership as Infrastructure Minister.
Despite the backlash, Minister King has defended his record, insisting that he has been making significant strides in addressing the nation’s infrastructure challenges. He maintains that his ministry is doing a commendable job, pointing to ongoing and planned road rehabilitation projects as evidence of progress.
Forty-three-year-old Vernon Auguste, also known as “Fat Dog,” was fatally shot on Sunday at Water Works Road, Castries. This incident brings Saint Lucia alarmingly close to surpassing last year’s total number of recorded homicides, with just three more needed to exceed the 2023 figure. Residents in the area have expressed deep concern over the escalating crime rate on the island, describing it as a growing threat to community safety.
Saint Lucia remains without firm funding commitments following COP 29, raising concerns about its ability to safeguard its vulnerable population and economy from the growing threats of climate-related disasters. The lack of financial resources underscores the urgent need for tangible support to address the island’s climate resilience challenges.
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