An Anse La Raye resident is concerned about the level of dust being generated by road works near her home. According to the resident, the dust has affected her business, but more importantly her husband who already suffers from respiratory issues.

An exhibition is being held at the Castries City Hall from November 14th to the 16th. The showcase features original fashion pieces, vintage Caribbean items and also black history collectables which citizens can purchase. The curator who resides in London says she is attempting to provide a nostalgic experience of culture and history with the items which are on display.

The outgoing Youth of the Year Raejean Montoute has been speaking on her experience at the 2024 Commonwealth Youth Forum in Samoa. The Commonwealth Youth Forum provides an opportunity for the young people of the Commonwealth to build cross-cultural connections and networks, deliberate on youth-led initiatives addressing emerging issues impacting young people, consider perspectives to influence decision makers, and ensure young people have a voice and agency in its future.

The National Council for Public Transportation is pushing ahead with plans to implement a cashless bus system. The Council has had several options presented to it by potential investors some of which it admits would not benefit the operators. However the Council is in the processing of vetting the more viable looking alternatives

Any St. Lucian looking to travel to the United Kingdom after January 8th 2025 will need to have applied for an electronic travel authorization (ETA) in advance. St. Lucians can start applying online for the ETA for about thirty-five E.C. dollars starting Wednesday November 27th, 2024. However, anyone whose application is denied will have to apply for a visa to travel to the UK.

Today, our people speak to an open mic.

The Soufriere Regional Development Foundation continues to make strides in transforming the community of Soufriere. On Friday, the SRDF officially published its much anticipated “Milestones” Magazine, which provides an in-depth look into initiatives undertaken by the organization’s board in the last few years.

A well-known social media commentator has decided to throw his hat in the proverbial political ring and to challenge Dr Kenny D Anthony for the Vieux-Fort South seat as an independent candidate. He believes that the current MP has not fulfilled his obligations to residents and or improved their lives in any meaningful way.

In observance of Business Month, the Small Business Development Centre invited form four and five students from Education Districts Two and Three to learn financial literacy using a game that simulates a small business. The potential entrepreneurs were exposed to entrepreneurial skills relevant to managing micro and small businesses.

The President of the Gros-Islet Mini-bus Association has responded to public concerns about students of some Castries based schools being denied service even though the schools fall within the 1A Route. Apart from an agreement with drivers on another route to transport these students, the Association President says there is also a safety aspect to the driver’s decision.

The Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School has officially joined a groundbreaking pilot programme led by the Ministry of Education, making Mandarin classes accessible to students at the southern institution for the first time. Keba Taliam reports on a consignment of text books presented to the southern school at a recent ceremony

Guest: David Apa Charles, Community Activist

The Saint Luci Diabetes and Hypertension Association continues to empower people on their diabetes journey. On this World Diabetes Day 2024 the Association is bringing attention to the importance of personalized care for people living with diabetes and the ability of diabetes sufferers to live happy, fulfilling lives.

In a remarkable turnaround, the Southern Division has gone from recording the highest crime rate in June 2024 to now having the least number of incidents, dropping from 47% to just 20% of total crimes. Superintendent Albert Charlery credits this shift to increased community engagement and internal police operations. In addition, he says NGOs such as SEEDS have done their part to reduce crime in the south.

A resident of Ravine Chabot is calling upon the relevant authorities to fix the road in his community after WASCO dug up the road to run a new pipe. He claims that he has been given the run-around by individuals responsible for fixing the road.

Saint Lucia Electricity Services Limited LUCELEC partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture recently to undertake a tree planting exercise at the Saint Lucia Sports Academy. The company’s team of volunteers and their families were joined by Ministry of Agriculture staff, the Caribbean Youth Environment Network and an agricultural club at the school to plant over 200 trees!

November is Prematurity Awareness Month and the Millenium Heights Medical Complex Is shining the spotlight on the current state of maternal and infant health. Throughout the month a number of activities have been planned to educate the public and to help prevent preterm births and help women experience full-term pregnancies.

The Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries says efforts to return some semblance of normalcy to the two sectors after the passage of Hurricane Beryl are ongoing. He gave an update on recovery efforts during Monday’s pre-cabinet media briefing.

Saint Lucia is currently undertaking consultations to develop more ambitious climate action commitments for the next five years. As part of this process the National Climate Change Committee met to review past achievements while making proposals for enhanced ambition

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs welcomed a delegation from the World Bank to Saint Lucia to provide technical support to accelerate the implementation of Health Systems Strengthening Project (HSSP) and the OECS Regional Health Project. During the mission, the team will set a clear and detailed plan for meeting the project timelines and milestones, in addition to determining ways to resolve any challenges that can affect the accelerated implementation of the projects.