HEALTH MINISTRY TACKLES CHRONIC DISEASES
Saint Lucia’s fight against chronic diseases is gaining momentum, as the Ministry of Health partners with Taiwan and Cathay General Hospital to strengthen primary healthcare through a four-year capacity-building project. The initiative is already transforming how conditions like diabetes and hypertension are screened and managed across the island.
ARMOR-PIERCING AMMO FOUND IN FAUX A CHAUD
A chilling discovery in Faux A Chaud has reignited concerns about gun violence on the island. Police have recovered armor-piercing ammunition during a targeted operation—raising red flags about the growing threat to public safety and law enforcement.
STREET VIBES – APRIL 11TH, 2025
STREET VIBES – APRIL 11TH, 2025
Special Report – 10th April, 2025
St Lucia’s Government has proposed a two billion dollar budget for 2025/2026 as major headwinds swirl internationally.
This evening on the Special Report, Leader of the Opposition, Allen Chastanet discusses the issues and latest developments in the CIP.
Tune in to Special Report, Thursday 10th April at 8pm on DBS Television, Facebook and YouTube
ECCB GOVERNOR ADDRESSES ECONOMIC PRESSURES
At the ECCB’s 9th Growth and Resilience Dialogue, Governor Timothy Antoine stressed the urgent need to tackle food security and the impact of U.S. tariffs on the region’s economy. While inflation and a slowing global economy are pressing concerns, Antoine reassured that the Eastern Caribbean dollar remains stable. He called for more investment in local food production to reduce reliance on imports and address the region’s high food import bill.
STUDENTS RECORD CLIMATE-THEMED CALYPSO JINGLE
Students from the Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School recently had the opportunity to step into the world of music production, thanks to the Ministry of Sustainable Development’s NAP-GCF Readiness project. As part of an initiative aimed at promoting climate change adaptation and resilience, the school’s choir and band recorded a calypso jingle designed to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on communities.
SEVEN CONTESTANTS VIE FOR CARNIVAL QUEEN TITLE
Seven vibrant young women are set to shine as they vie for the coveted crown of the 71st National Carnival Queen of St. Lucia. This year’s pageant ushers in a bold new era—one that spotlights culture, creativity, and empowerment, while celebrating the evolving spirit of pageantry on the island.
RANGERS BEGIN TRAINING TO BOOST TOURISM SAFETY
RANGERS BEGIN TRAINING TO BOOST TOURISM SAFETY
MICOUD NORTH HITS A HIGH NOTE WITH COMMUNITY JAZZ LAUNCH
Micoud North is striking a new note on the national stage with the launch of its first-ever community jazz event, Jazz en Vierge. Announced by Parliamentary Representative Jeremiah Norbert at Monday’s Pre-Cabinet Briefing, the event blends culture, music, and tourism in a bold move to position the southern community as a rising destination for both locals and visitors.
ANDRE DECAIRES URGES ACTION ON FOOD SECURITY
Amid rising global trade tensions, former National Green Party Leader Andre Decaires is sounding the alarm on food security in Saint Lucia. Speaking on Newsmaker Live, Decaires warned that the island’s heavy reliance on imports leaves it dangerously exposed to the fallout from the US government’s new reciprocal tariff policy—urging immediate action to strengthen local agricultural resilience.
