Month: March 2025

Home Affairs Minister Jeremiah Norbert has denied allegations that he pressured the Commissioner of Police to transfer Sergeant Callix “Kakal” Xavier after the officer performed at a UWP public meeting. The Opposition claims the move was politically motivated, but Norbert insists the government does not interfere in police affairs.

The National Community Foundation (NCF) is set to roll out its 2025 calendar of events, continuing its mission to empower and uplift communities. Last year, the NCF spearheaded fundraisers, scholarship programs, and outreach initiatives, positively impacting those in need.

Where has Anse La Raye/Canaries MP Wayne Girard been? His absence from public events had raised questions, but on Sunday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre set the record straight. At a National Public Meeting in Anse La Raye, Pierre revealed that Girard has been working behind the scenes on critical financial and economic matters. But that wasn’t the only news of the night—major development projects were also announced for the constituency.

Tonight, we turn our attention to the ongoing fight for gender equality in education. The St. Lucia Teachers Union (SLTU) marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a call to action—urging educators to accelerate progress toward gender equity.