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.

People working on the compound of the Gros Islet Fisheries facility walked-off the job earlier today due to dissatisfaction with working conditions and verbal abuse from customers. They are hopeful that their stance will force the relevant authorities address their longstanding concerns. Here is Miriam Montoute with the details

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.

Officials from the St Lucia National Trust and a government department are warning against the damage that the improper disposal of plastic waste can have on the local environment. The concern comes as St Lucia joins the rest of the global community in observing World Earth Day under the theme : Planet vs. Plastics. We get the details in this Manasseh Stanislaus report.

The Police Welfare Association has expressed hope that investigations into allegations of sexual assault against a senior police officer can begin before the tenure of the Police Commissioner expires in July. The Police Commissioner had promised a probe pending the completion of a sexual harassment policy for the Royal St Lucia Police Force. Zane Romulus picks up the story.

A closing ceremony to being the curtains down on the RSS` Unity Exercise 2024 (UNEX’24 ) was held today. The exercise took place at the Vigie Playing Field. Here is Zane Romulus with the details.

Two candidates vying for the position of President during an upcoming election of officers to choose a new executive for the Civil Service Association are hoping to bring the organization back to its glory days. If elected ,they hope to get the membership of the main bargaining body for public sector workers more involved in the operations of the trade union. Zane Romulus reports.

The Saint Lucia National Youth Council is hosting a Caribbean Youth and Student leader’s workshop. It will focus on policy making processes and strategic ways to advocate. Here is Miriam Montoute with more

The island`s highest learning institution is reaching out to members of the public who are desirous of furthering their studies in various subject areas. We hear more in this Manassa Stanislaus report

Police are awaiting a date for a post-mortem as they probe an officer-involved shooting which took place in the south earlier this week. The mother of the victim , a 19 year old from Castries ,complained during an interview with DBS News on Thursday , that up to that time ,she not received any explanation from the police regarding the circumstances under which her son was shot. Zane Romulus begins our news coverage.

The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College and Millennium Heights Medical Complex have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement will enable student nurses at SALCC to access the clinical facilities and resources of the island`s main health institution. In addition, an innovative Work-Study program was initiated to address nursing shortages at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex. Here is Miriam Montoute with more.

It appears that Banana farmers will have to wait even longer to get boxes to sell their fruit as the Agriculture minister reports shipment delays. Close to 29, 000 boxes ordered by the government are yet to reach the island because of logistical issues. Zane Romulus explains.

The Government of St Lucia with financing from the World Bank has launched the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC). The project is a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing economic growth in Saint Lucia through the promotion of marine and coastal resilience across key sectors. Zane Romulus reports that the launch took place at the Finance Administrative Center on Thursday

The Alliance for Community Transformation (ACT) has launched its Seeds Resource Centre in Vieux- Fort. The NGO ACT is committed to fostering positive change within the community, and the venture symbolizes a mission to reform lives through empowerment. Manasseh Stanislaus picks-up the story.

Foul play is not suspected in the discovery of a lifeless body which was found in a house on Thursday morning. We get the details in this Miriam Montoute report.

Some St Lucian musicians are in a better position to entertain their audiences. This is due to their recent participation in the Island Music Conference (IMC) which was held in Jamaica. The February 21st to the 25th event , featured an array of talented musicians, producers and other creatives. Manasseh Stanislaus tells us more.

Elwin St. Rose- Retired Lt Col US Air Force

The first fatal police shooting for the year has occurred in Vieux Fort. A teenager from Castries succumbed after being shot by officers attached to the Vieux Fort Police Station on Tuesday morning. According to the police, the incident occurred after officers responded to a call indicating that armed men wearing face masks were in the community of Bruceville. DBS Miriam Montoute begins our news coverage.

One man whose deceased mother lived in a CDC apartment is objecting to the recent actions of the National Housing Cooperation. He claims that personnel from the entity placed two padlocks on the apartment without warning. According to him , two relatives who reside in the structure are not able to access their belongings. He says that the apartment is not in arears. Here is Miriam Montoute with more.

Sections of the St Lucian society have responded to last week`s revelation by the Office of the Prime Minister regarding the unemployment rate on the island. According to a press release from the OPM , the unemployment rate for 2023 was 14% , while the figure for the previous year was 16.5%.The rate of unemployment in 2021 was 9%. The decline is being attributed to a number of major projects , including the Sandals La Toc expansion and upgrade ,the construction of Cabot Residences and the Cas-En-Bas Beach Resort. We hear more in this Manasseh Stanislaus report.