Republic Bank Funds Community And Environmental Projects
Republic Bank (EC) Limited, in collaboration with the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund, has awarded over EC$200,000 in grants to local organizations championing vital environmental and community projects
Sandals Foundation Provides Holiday Relief To Families
The Sandals Foundation is spreading holiday cheer by supporting 400 less fortunate families with special vouchers. Beyond the financial support, the foundation offered words of encouragement, urging recipients to rise above their circumstances and embrace their potential to achieve greatness.
Blind Welfare Association Hosts ‘Walk In The Dark’
The Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association is inviting key government leaders, including Heads of Government Institutions, parliamentarians, Permanent Secretaries, and Deputy Permanent Secretaries, to participate in a unique blindfolded walk. The event, which will also feature a game of blind cricket, aims to give policymakers a powerful, firsthand experience of the challenges faced by those who are blind or visually impaired.
Massy Stores Supports Grassroots Initiatives
Massy Stores Saint Lucia awarded nearly $41,000 to six grassroots organizations during a ceremony at its headquarters. Beneficiaries, including a children’s music ensemble and a school playground project, received close to $7,000 each through the company’s “Forces for Good” initiative, driven by employee-nominated community programs.
Salvation Army Brings Joy With Annual Hamper Drive
The Salvation Army hosted its annual hamper distribution on Thursday, bringing joy and relief to those in need this Christmas season. This initiative, made possible by year-round fundraising, highlights the growing generosity of citizens both locally and abroad.
PM Pierre Open To Business Dialogue
In a bid to foster better collaboration with the business community, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has offered to engage in dialogue with stakeholders regarding future policy decisions. His comments came in response to those of the President of the Chamber of Commerce, expressing concerns over the lack of consultation on the government’s fiscal policies. Polices he says directly impact the business sector. To address this, the President proposed the creation of an annual roundtable to facilitate ongoing discussions between the government and the business sector.
Street Vibes- 19th December, 2024
We see that the government is going to payout to all public servants a bonus of $500 this Christmas. Today we ask the public how they feel about this initiative.
UN Forum in Barbados Focuses on Rights of People of African Descent
The United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent convened a significant conference on Thursday, December 12th, in Bridgetown, Barbados. Among the attendees was the Iyanola Council for the Advancement of Rastafari (ICAR), representing Saint Lucia. The forum aimed to revise and finalize a draft declaration promoting respect for people of African descent in the post-colonial era.
Government Suspends Bemax Contract Amid Smuggling Scandal
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has confirmed that the Rock Hall housing project will proceed in the new year, but without the involvement of Bemax Caribbean. The company’s Director, who was arrested in Montenegro earlier this year on smuggling charges, has prompted the government to take decisive action.
During his end-of-year press conference on Wednesday, the Prime Minister announced that the government has suspended its contract with Bemax.
78 New Police Officers Join Royal Saint Lucia Police Force
Seventy-eight newly trained police officers have officially joined the ranks of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, providing a much-needed boost to the island’s crime-fighting efforts amidst a rise in serious criminal activity.
