Minister speaks on climate change
Gale Rigobert GIS – Dr. Gale Rigobert confirms government’s commitment to mitigating the impact of climate change. Following a recently held regional training workshop for the Latin American and...
View ArticleEducation ministry’s website competition
GIS – Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development, John Calixte, recently spoke on the importance of developing technology skills...
View ArticleINTERNATIONAL: A woman spread Zika virus through sex in first documented case
LA TIMES – A New York City woman infected her male partner with Zika virus through sex, the first time female-to-male transmission of the germ has been documented. Zika is usually spread by mosquitoes,...
View ArticleGov’t targets agriculture production, marketing
GIS – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Physical Planning, Natural Resources and Co-Operatives has initiated a drive to impact spur production amoung farmers. Hon. Ezechiel Joseph, Minister for...
View ArticleSaint Lucia’s popularity increases
www.bliss-vacations.com GIS – Saint Lucia has nabbed the #9 spot for “Best Island in the Caribbean” in this year’s Travel and Leisure World’s Best Awards. The island’s growing international appeal with...
View ArticleGovernment, CDB discuss development projects
GIS – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Government of Saint Lucia met recently to discuss the best ways that the CDB would be able to offer assistance through its development programs. CDB...
View ArticleUWI to expand globally
GIS – With over 50 physical site locations in 17 English-speaking Caribbean countries, the University of the West Indies is well represented throughout the region. Now, UWI is set to expand globally....
View ArticleBook bursary program continues
GIS – The Government of Saint Lucia has reaffirmed its commitment to continue the book bursary program for the new academic year. The book bursary program assists infant and primary school students...
View ArticleDiscussions ensue for Hewanorra Int’l Airport Redevelopment Project
Hewanorra International Airport. GIS – The Minister for Infrastructure, Ports, Energy and Labour, Hon. Stephenson King, on a recent visit to Washington DC, met with officials from the International...
View ArticleIndia’s ambassador presents credentials
Satender Kumar GIS – The High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of India to Saint Lucia, His Excellency Satender Kumar, has pledged to continue building on the strong diplomatic ties that Saint...
View ArticleSLTB lists advantages of cricket
West Indies cricketer Johnson Charles plays a shot during the second One Day International (ODI) match between Sri Lanka and the West Indies at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on November 4, 2015....
View ArticleSt. Lucia observes Int’l Decade for People of African Descent
GIS – Saint Lucia will soon launch activities for the observance of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. The events organized by the National Reparations Committee in...
View ArticleMercury Beach event this weekend
*Nobbie’s Blog photo GIS – Mercury Beach, an event that began in Martinique as a thank you to those who purchased Mercury engines, has grown into a massive niche. The event recently found its home in...
View ArticleAgri-Entrepreneurship Program to continue
GIS – The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Physical Planning, Natural Resources and Co-operatives, Hon. Ezechiel Joseph, has highlighted the need for young people to get more involved in the...
View ArticleDress code in effect at Greaham Louisy Administrative Building
GIS – The Department of the Public Service solicits the cooperation of the public to maintain an acceptable level of professionalism and office etiquette when visiting the offices of the Greaham...
View ArticleResort development project gets underway in Choiseul
Hon. Bradly Felix and Hon. Dominic Fedee at the Sod Turning ceremony for the construction of an initial 20 villas at Balembouche, Choiseul. At the completion of this project the developers hope to...
View ArticleSLHTA battles Zika
Zika has been strongly linked to the rare neurological condition. GIS – The Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) is helping its members curb the spread of zika. Concerned about the...
View ArticleFRC to launch Creole Heritage Month
GIS – The Folk Research Centre (FRC) will launch Creole Heritage Month 2016 on Sunday, Sep. 25, under the theme “Kité Kwéyòl Mach.” The launch will take place at 12 noon, on the grounds of the Folk...
View ArticleNew Black Sigatoka treatment method
GIS – The Black Sigatoka Management Unit has adopted a new scientific approach as part of its efforts to combat the leaf spot disease. Martin Satney, Manager/Coordinator of the Black Sigatoka...
View ArticleLaunch of solar photovoltaic system at Government House
GIS – The Government of Saint Lucia will, this month, host a press tour of a photovoltaic (PV) system installed at Government House. The PV system is part of a renewable energy program under the Solar...
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