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.

In the run-up to the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, members of the public are advised to place great emphasis on their safety. As Miriam Montoute reports , the Officer In Charge of the Community Relations Branch of the Royal St Lucia Police Force has made several suggestions.

Medical students who were pursuing studies at Spartan Health Sciences University in Vieux Fort are appealing to the government for assistance. This comes after their medical program ended abruptly last year and the university subsequently lost its accreditation. Here is Zane Romulus with more.

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Phillip J Pierre is being assured that an invitation for him to visit the US capital to discuss the island`s Citizenship by Investment Program will not be a waste of his time…. but an eye opener. The St Lucian leader has been issued a timeframe within which to avail himself of an opportunity to have an audience with the legal team of an investor in the citizenship by investment programe which is based in St Kitts/Nevis. MSR Media alleges that the Caribbean’s Citizenship by investment Programs is plagued with corruption, fraud, and money laundering. Here is Lissa Joseph with a comprehensive report .

Today, our people speak to an open mic.

The island`s Minister for Labour says that government will have to face the inescapable challenge of establishing a Living Wage for some workers whose salaries cannot finance their basic needs. A recently established Minimum Wage Commission recently charged with formulating recommendations to address the issue , has presented its suggestions to the Cabinet of Ministers. The government is yet to indicate whether any of the ideas will be implemented. Miriam Montoute begins our news coverage.