Day: December 5, 2024

Today marks International Volunteer Day, a day dedicated to showcasing the United Nations’ commitment to communities and the well-being of UN Volunteers worldwide. The day highlights the impactful volunteer activities carried out by volunteers in collaboration with national and UN system partners. In Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Red Cross acknowledges the importance of community building and uplifting citizens through volunteerism

The French Embassy in Saint Lucia has committed 1.8 million Eastern Caribbean Dollars to support Civil Society Organizations through the Department of Gender Affairs. This funding is part of the Stop Gender-Based Violence Project, which aims to combat domestic violence in Saint Lucia and the wider OECS. A key objective of the initiative is to shift public attitudes and raise awareness to address this pressing social issue.

The Saint Lucia Air and Seaports Authority (SLASPA) has terminated its contract with Taiwanese construction firm Overseas Engineering & Construction Co. (OECC). The company was responsible for constructing the Air Traffic Control Tower under the Hewanorra International Airport Redevelopment Project. SLASPA cited multiple breaches of contract by OECC as the reason for the termination.
A new tender process will be launched to select a contractor to complete the project, which is now scheduled for early 2025. This change is expected to increase the costs of what is already Saint Lucia’s largest public infrastructure project.

A Vieux Fort resident is calling for greater community involvement in development projects planned for the southern region. His appeal follows recent news that the former runway, commonly known as “The Base” or “Caca Bef,” will soon be off-limits for recreational activities. He is particularly concerned about the impact this decision could have on the southern equestrian community.

The Government of Saint Lucia has assigned funding for the immediate refurbishment of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. The announcement was made by Education Minister Shawn Edward when he addressed the 38th graduation exercise of the institution on Sunday at the Royalton Saint Lucia Resort.