FAMILY OF MURDER VICTIM DEMANDS ACTION, LAUNCHES PETITION OVER BTC RELOCATION
More than a year after the tragic killing of Marcelina Alexis, her family says the government has broken its promise to relocate the Boys Training Centre—and as the murder case against the teenage suspect drags on, they’re now turning to public support in a renewed push for justice and accountability.
FARMERS PLEAD FOR HELP AS COCONUT WASTE THREATENS LIVELIHOOD
A farming couple in Deglos, Bexon says their livelihood is under threat as illegal dumping of coconut husks on their property spirals out of control—causing crop damage, rat infestations, and blocked access, all while pleas to authorities go unanswered.
FORESTRY CHIEF SOUNDS ALARM ON CLIMATE THREATS, URGES STRONGER ACTION TO PROTECT BIODIVERSITY
Saint Lucia’s Chief Forestry Officer, Alwin Dornelly, is warning that the island’s ecosystems are under growing threat—citing shrinking forest cover, dwindling freshwater reserves, and visible signs of climate change as urgent reasons for citizens and policymakers to act. Speaking on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity, Dornelly called for stronger conservation efforts, proactive community involvement, and a better balance between development and environmental preservation to safeguard the island’s natural resources and biodiversity.
