Vendors at the Castries Vendor’s Arcade have submitted a petition to the Castries Constituency Council asking for a meeting to discuss a new lease agreement with the CCC. According to vendors, some were asked to sign without being sufficiently educated on the contents of the lease.

During his first budget debate as the newly appointed Minister for Persons with Disabilities, Jeremiah Norbert passionately advocated for significant changes to improve access and support for those living with disabilities.

The Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre has partnered with UNESCO for the 'Bridging Heritage and Livelihoods- Plas Sesenne Museum Project'. This project aims to create a museum at the former residence of Dame Marie Selipha Sessene Descartes. The museum will also honor other stalwarts who have contributed to the island’s culture.

The Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality (ECADE) has welcomed what it sees as an historic victory for human rights with the April 22nd ruling by the High Court in Dominica, that criminalizing consensual same sex acts is unconstitutional. This landmark decision which comes on the heels of similar decisions in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, St. Kitts Nevis and Antigua & Barbuda, marks a significant step forward in the fight against discrimination and stigma faced by LGBTQ+ individuals across the Caribbean.

The Department of Labour held an open air fair at Constitution Park on Friday, to sensitize the public on labour legislations and to create an awareness of the rights enshrined in the Act.

Retired Chartered Accountant, Richard Peterkin, is optimistic about the Prime Minister's Budget. Calling it one of the best he has seen in 30 years, Peterkin points to improvements in the country’s economy as one of the highlights of the prime minister’s address.

The nation’s homicide toll has risen to 32, after twenty-five-year-old, Kervon Adonis, was fatally shot. The shooting occurred at Grand Riviere, Gros-Islet in the wee hours of Thursday 25th April, 2024.

Thecla Goodman has been elected as the new president of the St. Lucia Civil Association. The CSA electoral commission is reporting a greater voter turnout.

Further to Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s announcement of a new minimum livable wage by August 1, the Labour Minister has provided more details about what the new minimum livable wage will look like.

Export Saint Lucia has addressed complaints from banana farmers about receiving substandard packaging boxes. According to CEO Sunita Daniel, these boxes which were imported from Saint Vincent were not imported by the government but by a private company.

Cameron Laure Pres PWA

Officials at the island`s Water and Sewerage Company have been explaining the reasons for the acute water shortages currently plaguing customers island-wide. The utility company hosted a press conference on the issue earlier today at its Lanse Road headquarters. Manasseh Stanislaus was in attendance.

An August 1st deadline for the implementation of a minimum livable wage and funding for major house and road projects through the Citizenship By Investment Program , are among the major plans to be implemented for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The island`s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance , Philip J. Pierre , made these revelations as he delivered his budget address on Tuesday. DBS` Zane Romulus begins our news coverage.

Caribbean Community youth ambassadors are being equipped to tackle climate change and health challenges. The training aligns with CARICOM's Climate Change and Health program aimed at deepening awareness of how climate change affects health and disseminating knowledge on prevention and adaptation measures to reduce greenhouse gases. Over 30 youth advocates are taking part in the training in Guyana. Manasseh Stanislaus has a report .

Parents are being urged to take a more involved role in their children's lives after a series of violent incidents left three students hospitalized. Zane Romulus explains.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Investment, Dr Ernest Hilaire , has given key stakeholders in the CIP industry the assurance that the St.Lucia government is doing everything possible to protect the Program. Dr Hilaire was at the time addressing the Investment Migration Forum which was recently in Dubai. We have a special report from DBS` Lissa Joseph.

A Government Senator has responded to recent opposition reaction to the ranking of the island`s Citizenship by Investment Program. Whilst the Opposition leader says 2024 Henley Citizenship Program Index is nothing to brag about, a government senator asserts the reputability of the firm which made the assessment. Miriam Montoute has a report

The island`s Education Minister has promised that in the coming weeks ,his ministry will be in a position to give a definitive statement on issues relating to Spartan Health Sciences University. Zane Romulus explains

Good Deed Day was observed here and the rest of the globe on April 14th . The St. Lucia Good Deeds chapter has hosted a series events across the island which seek to empower and uplift citizens for a better future. Manasseh Stanislaus tells us more.

The island`s Acting Governor-General has called on Saint Lucians to reverse the decline in civility and respect. The head of state made the comments as he delivered the throne speech laying out the government’s legislative agenda for the fiscal year 20242025, during the opening of the fourth session of parliament earlier today. DBS` Zane Romulus begins our news coverage.