During the latest edition of DBS’s News Maker Live, a veteran journalist offered a heartfelt reflection on the life and legacy of the late Sir John Compton as Saint Lucia commemorated his 100th birthday on Tuesday. The broadcast provided a rare glimpse into the more personal side of the nation’s first Prime Minister.
Information Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire has signaled a renewed commitment to his portfolio, highlighting plans to prioritize key issues including the long-pending Freedom of Information Bill. The legislation, introduced in draft form back in 2009, has yet to be enacted.
In a strong message of reassurance, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre vowed that no St. Lucian worker would lose their job as a result of technological progress. Speaking at the Labour Day Rally held Thursday at the Vigie Sports Complex, he encouraged workers to stand up for their rights without fear of political labeling, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to protecting labor interests.
One of St. Lucia’s leading trade unions has called an Extraordinary National General Meeting for later this month amid growing internal unrest. The move follows a surge of petitions demanding the ousting of top executive members and a full forensic audit of the union’s financial records.
STREET VIBES – MAY 2ND, 2025
A local medical practitioner is fighting to protect her license, professional independence, and reputation amid what she calls renewed bureaucratic pressure from the St. Lucia Medical & Dental Council. The conflict centers on her use of Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 symptoms—a practice not endorsed by the council. Her refusal to pay a fine issued for this breach has further escalated the dispute.
