ST. LUCIA TEACHERS UNION CALLS FOR GENDER EQUITY IN EDUCATION
Tonight, we turn our attention to the ongoing fight for gender equality in education. The St. Lucia Teachers Union (SLTU) marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a call to action—urging educators to accelerate progress toward gender equity.
UWP RALLIES SUPPORT, CRITICIZES GOVERNMENT’S HANDLING OF PROJECTS
With the next general election approaching, the United Workers Party (UWP) is ramping up efforts to unseat the current administration. At a UWP meeting in Micoud South, key speakers expressed confidence in securing victory at the polls. They criticized the government’s handling of major projects, highlighting concerns over transparency and accountability.
YEAC DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM FORCED TO HALT AFTER LOSS OF USAID FUNDING
A critical Caribbean disaster relief program is at a standstill. The Youth Emergency Action Committee (YEAC), which has provided disaster aid across the region for over two decades, has been forced to suspend operations and lay off staff after losing USAID funding. The cut follows a sweeping reduction of U.S. aid programs, leaving communities vulnerable ahead of the next hurricane season. Caritas Antilles is now calling for urgent support to keep the program alive.
