The tenure of commissioner of police Descartes Pelius is nearing its end. This means that attention is being placed on finding a worthy successor. Stanley Lucien reports that after more than three decades of service in the force St. Lucia's first female commissioner seems intent on going into retirement.

Council member for Anguilla Dr. Ellis Lorenzo Webster has assumed chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council for 2024-2025. A ceremony was hosted on Friday, July 19th at the Anguilla Resort and Golf Club.

The Vieux-Fort Community Baptist Church is for the fourth year hosting its football summer camp; this time in collaboration with Florida based church Indian Rocks Baptist Church. The objective is to keep youngsters engaged and teach them important life skills.

The Sandals Foundation and Great Shape Inc’s 1000 Smiles Project is on for another year; improving the oral health of Saint Lucian residents. This year; the project is being hosted at the Gros-Islet Primary School.

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has highlighted youth involvement in economic ownership to ensure sustainability, create employment opportunities and sustain livelihoods. Pierre delivered the keynote address at the 2024 Africa Investment Risk and Compliance (AIRC) Summit.

The marine police unit put on a spectacular display of its jet ski abilities and the handling of its other sea vessels at the Castries, harbor on Friday as part of its 2024 Tiller Day celebrations. On Friday, July 26th, 2024 marks 28 years of the handing over of the mantle of leadership from the royal navy officers to Saint Lucia marine unit commanders.

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has sent a heartfelt thank you to supporters and residents for placing their trust in the Saint Lucia Labor Party over the last three years. The expression of gratitude comes on the heels of the SLP’s third anniversary in office. The prime minister says the return to good governance, economic growth and impactful social programmes highlights three years of dedicated performance.

A 40-foot container packed with mobility equipment from two St. Lucians from the diaspora in Toronto Canada, reached the shores of St. Lucia and was delivered to the office of the St. Lucia Social Development Fund for equitable distribution to those in need.

Essential tips to ease the stress of back to school shopping is being provided by the consumer affairs division with a caution to parents against poor planning. The consumer affairs department urges parents to use smart, cost saving strategies to find the best deals, as they prepare for the new school year.

Prime Minster Philip J. Pierre delivered an impassioned speech at the Africa Investment Risk and Compliance Summit, advocating for climate justice and deeper co-operation between Africa and the Caribbean.

The Belle Vue community is mourning its cultural giant Rameau Poleon, following his death on Monday July 22nd. Although celebrated for preserving traditional folk music, his family believes he lacked sufficient support during his declining years.

Synthetic fertilizer from St. Lucia has reached the shores of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the product line made by local biotech company E&E Agrochemicals aims to strength the export ties between the island nations with approximately 2000 farmers said to benefit from the product.

Should those who obstruct the police from carrying out their lawful duties be prosecuted?

The marine police unit is gearing up for its annual tiller day celebration set for Friday, July, 26th, 2024 with a special display of jet skis at the Castries waterfront.

Do you know St. Lucia’s other three competitors at the Paris Olympics?

Who will capture the crown to be named the 2024 Queen of Gros Islet? An evening of glamour, grace and grandeur awaits on Sunday July 28th as the 6 contestants will take to the stage at the Gros Islet Human Resource Center for what promises to be an unforgettable night.

The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) is heavily scrutinizing the Philip J. Pierre led government’s performance in office for the last three years. The SLP is gearing up to celebrate its third anniversary in office on July 26th, 2024.

St. Lucia’s sport minister is making another case to end the use of sporting facilities as entertainment venues. The call follows the Lucian Carnival which saw the SAB playing field and other sporting sites host numerous public and private mass crowd events.

The Royal St. Lucia Police Forces coordinated efforts continue to yield success. The most recent sweep and search conducted at Wilton’s Yard led to an arrest and seizure of a firearm, ammunition and drugs.

The Royal St. Lucia police force has issued its sternest warning to date, against those issuing threats directed at members of the force in the wake of the shooting death of Maxwell Leo alias Hennessy. Leo died during a police operation in Anse La Raye early Saturday morning. The police were responding to reports of a robbery and later identified the getaway vehicle in which Leo and his companions were traveling. There are doubts emerging about who shot Leo. With online and police sources suggesting that Leo may have been shot by one of the occupants of the vehicle in which he was traveling. The shooting death of Leo has generated an outpouring of grief and threatening statements by some of his associates.