PM PIERRE DEFENDS GOVERNMENT’S PROGRESS IN HEALTH SECTOR
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is standing firmly behind his administration’s performance in the health sector, touting key initiatives and expanded services during a Saint Lucia Labour Party town hall meeting in Soufriere. Responding to opposition criticism, Pierre highlighted efforts such as the Golden Eighty program and Universal Health Coverage, asserting that his administration is delivering tangible improvements to healthcare across the island.
STREET VIBES – APRIL 9TH, 2025
STREET VIBES – APRIL 9TH, 2025
MAGGI SPONSORS SOUP KITCHEN FEEDING 450 INDIVIDUALS IN SAINT LUCIA
Maggi partnered with the DO-nation foundation inc for a Good Deeds Day soup kitchen Initiative, on Sunday April 6th. MAGGI stepped in as the Presenting Sponsor for the Saint Lucia’s largest soup kitchen which provided warm meals to 450 individuals from the communities of Anse La Raye, Dennery, and Soufrière. This uplifting initiative was made possible through the support of agents like Massy Distribution and Massy Stores, offering not just sustenance, but also a message of dignity and encouragement to those in need on international Good Deeds Day.
CHEF NASSIS WINS TOP CHEF TITLE IN INDEPENDENCE GOLD CUISINE CHALLENGE
Sizzling skillets and bold flavours took center stage as six top chefs faced off in Dove Production’s Independence Gold Cuisine Challenge, transforming Saint Lucia’s beloved green fig and saltfish into gourmet masterpieces. Emerging victorious was Chef Nassis of BodyHoliday, whose innovative take on the national dish earned him the title of Top Chef.
HEROD STANISLAS VOWS TO RECLAIM SOUFRIERE SEAT
Fired up and unapologetic, Herod Stanislas, the United Workers Party (UWP) candidate for Soufriere/Fond St Jacques, has set his sights on reclaiming the seat—accusing incumbent MP Emma Hippolyte of squandering opportunities and stalling critical development in the constituency. Speaking at the UWP’s Sunday Live broadcast, Stanislas said the people deserve better leadership and vowed to finish what he started, pointing out that several of his once-criticized proposals are now being quietly adopted
FIFA FOOTBALL FOR SCHOOLS INITIATIVE BOOSTS ST. LUCIA’S ATHLETES
The St. Lucia Football Association Inc. recently held a training session for teachers in collaboration with officials from the FIFA Football for Schools delegation. This initiative aims to boost St. Lucia’s sporting prowess and create opportunities for local athletes to compete on international stages.
FISH VENDORS EXPRESS RESISTANCE TO RELOCATION PLANS
Displaced from the Castries waterfront ahead of the Anchorage grand opening, fish vendors now operating at the Camillia Alexander Fish Vending Market say they’re not ready to move again—raising fresh concerns over plans to relocate them to a new facility at the Fisheries Complex.
TAIWAN AMBASSADOR EXPLORES IMPACT OF TAIPEI FUNDING IN CASTRIES
Taiwan’s new ambassador to Saint Lucia, Her Excellency Nicole Su, got a boots-on-the-ground look at the impact of Taiwanese funding during a guided tour of Castries on Tuesday. Led by Castries Central MP and Housing Minister Richard Frederick, the city walkabout showcased a range of completed projects—from upgraded drainage systems to vendor facilities—financed through Taipei’s continued partnership with the island.
STREET VIBES – APRIL 8TH, 2025
STREET VIBES – APRIL 8TH, 2025
