Fatal Shooting In Castries Heightens Crime Concerns
Forty-three-year-old Vernon Auguste, also known as “Fat Dog,” was fatally shot on Sunday at Water Works Road, Castries. This incident brings Saint Lucia alarmingly close to surpassing last year’s total number of recorded homicides, with just three more needed to exceed the 2023 figure. Residents in the area have expressed deep concern over the escalating crime rate on the island, describing it as a growing threat to community safety.
Street Vibes- 9th December, 2024
Do you think the opening of the new polyclinic is going to ease the ongoing health crisis on island?
Red Cross Workshop Trains Youth To Drive Positive Change In Communities.
The five-day YABC workshop, hosted by the Saint Lucia Red Cross concluded today. The workshop aimed to equip participants with the skills needed to advocate for positive change in their communities and beyond. Twelve Saint Lucian youth and three regional participants attended this year’s forum, engaging in interactive and thought-provoking sessions.
SLASPA, Motorsports Group Discuss Vieux Fort Runway Use Amid Fuel Farm Plans
Recent talks between the Saint Lucia Air and Seaports Authority (SLASPA) and the Saint Lucia Motor Sports Association could pave the way for motorsports activities on the disused Vieux Fort runway. This comes after reports surfaced last week that the site was being considered for a new fuel farm.
73-Year-Old Drowns, Prompting Calls For Beach Safety And Lighting
A suspected drowning in Gros-Islet is reigniting calls for enhanced safety measures and improved lighting on the island’s beaches. Seventy-three-year-old Bernadine Edwin, a resident of Edge Water, Gros-Islet, is believed to have drowned while taking one of his regular late-night swims.
MHMC Denies Turning Point Closure, Confirms Renovations And Continued Services
The Millennium Heights Medical Complex has fired back at allegations that the Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre is being closed permanently. The MHMC says that the facility at MHMC is under renovations. However, services continue at the former Victoria Hospital.
Saint Lucia Elevates Global Image With Tourism Authority Initiatives
Saint Lucia is redefining its global image, thanks to strategic efforts by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA).
CXC Honors Top Achievers At National Cultural Center Awards Ceremony
The Caribbean’s brightest minds took center stage as the top regional achievers in the May/June 2024 examinations conducted by the Caribbean Examinations Council were honored. These exceptional students excelled in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), and the Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC). The prestigious 2024 CXC Top Awards Ceremony unfolded at the National Cultural Center, celebrating academic excellence and inspiring the next generation of scholars.
