The Government through the Ministry of Commerce is taking steps to cushion the impact of rising food prices by subsidizing some basic commodities such as sugar flour and rice. The announcement follows discussions between the Ministry and the private sector.
The lifeless bodies of two men were found hanging from separate trees in different parts of the island. The unpleasant discoveries were made by relatives of the individuals Monday evening at La Clery and in Laborie.
We spoke to a relative of one of the victims who speculates that his death is due to suicide. Police are investigating the deaths.