The East Caribbean Financial Holding Company (ECFH) hosted its 24th annual general meeting last week in the presence of its board of directors, shareholders, external auditors and various stakeholders. The AGM took place at the Finance Administrative Center in Point Seraphine, where the details of the company’s performance for the year ended December 31st 2024, was presented.
Saint Lucia is laying the foundation for a modern, coordinated data ecosystem with the development of its first-ever National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS). Aligned with the country’s Medium Term Development Strategy (MTDS), the NSDS will serve as a comprehensive blueprint to strengthen the production, management, and use of official statistics. It aims to equip government ministries and agencies with the tools, resources, and institutional support needed to drive evidence-based policymaking and national development.
A La Guerre, Babonneau mother is living in fear and desperation, claiming that her own daughter — recently released from prison — and the daughter’s boyfriend have turned her home into a place of threats and intimidation. Claudina St. Ville says she’s pleaded with the courts for protection, but believes the system has failed her, leaving her vulnerable and afraid for her life.
Hundreds of Saint Lucians are receiving much-needed medical care this week, as a team of U.S.-based health professionals partner with local organizations to deliver free services in Vieux Fort. The initiative, led by Hope Mission 360 in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the St. Lucia Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, is aiming to treat over 1,000 people during a three-day outreach at the Bellevue Human Resource Centre.
Education officials and school leaders from across the OECS region gathered in Saint Lucia for the highly anticipated OECS PEARL Principals Conference — a pivotal moment in the region’s efforts to transform primary education.
It was a high-energy celebration of rhythm, talent, and youth expression at the Mindoo Phillip Park on Thursday, as 18 young performers from across the island took center stage in the inaugural National Primary Schools Calypso and Soca Monarch Competition — a newly revamped cultural showcase designed to ignite creativity and boost student involvement in Saint Lucia’s music traditions.
