With growing concerns over traffic congestion in Castries, especially in high-traffic areas like the William Peter Boulevard, the Castries Constituency Council is pushing forward with its parking meter project. While several meters were installed last year, they remain inactive. Mayor Geraldine Lendor-Gabriel shares the latest on the project, its expected impact on traffic flow, and additional measures to improve mobility in the city.
Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet has declined to participate in this year’s Independence baton relay, despite a public appeal from Housing Minister Richard Frederick. This decision follows claims that Chastanet was denied his right to nominate a representative for the council as the MP for Micoud South. Chastanet has emphasized that this refusal is a clear case of political victimization.
The Castries East District Disaster Management Committee, in partnership with NEMO and other stakeholders, has launched a new project aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness in the Castries East constituency. This initiative follows a series of training sessions conducted in 2023 with the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF), focusing on disaster mitigation strategies. The primary goal of the committee is to enhance residents’ survival chances in the event of a natural disaster.
The father of the five-year-old victim in last Friday’s brutal cutlass attack in Industry, Choiseul, is calling for swift justice. Shane Labadie, deeply hurt and frustrated, is seeking answers from the police after his son, along with other family members, was injured in the violent assault. The police have assured that they are actively working to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Gros Islet minibus drivers halted operations for an hour Wednesday, protesting what they claim was an unfair traffic ticket given to one of their colleagues. Despite efforts to resolve the issue, the ticket remained, but drivers later resumed service.