THE VETERINARY AND LIVESTOCK SERVICES DIVISION IS TAKING SIGNIFICANT STRIDES TO STRENGTHEN SAINT LUCIA’S POULTRY SECTOR. THE DIVISION PARTNERED WITH UBEC TO HOST POULTRY PRODUCTION TRAINING WORKSHOPS SPANNING FROM OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER, THIS INITIATIVE BROUGHT TOGETHER LOCAL POULTRY PRODUCERS FOR HANDS ON TRAINING DESIGNED TO ENHANCE SKILLS, IMPROVE PRODUCTION STANDARDS AND BOOST THE SECTORS OVERALL RESILIENCE.

SOL EC LIMITED ST. LUCIA IS SEEKING TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY BONDS WITH CHARITABLE DONATIONS. ON TUESDAY; THE PETROLEUM COMPANY MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITIES AND WORTHWHILE VENTURES OF EMPLOYEES’ CHOICES.

SHOULD THE BARREL-CONCESSION PROGRAMME BE REVIEWED?

A MYSTERIOUS OBJECT ILLUMINATED THE SKY OF THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN ON TUESDAY EVENING AS IT TRAVELED FROM NORTH TO SOUTH. THE BRIGHT OBJECT SET THE IMAGINATION OF THOSE WHO SAW IT ALIGHT, WITH MANY OBSERVERS STRUGGLING TO DESCRIBE IT. THIS GLOWING OBJECT AMAZED PEOPLE FROM ST. KITTS TO ST. LUCIA AS IT CUT A PATH ALONG THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE ISLAND CHAIN. THERE HAS BEEN NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON TUESDAY’S SIGHTINGS WHICH WERE CAPTURED BY MANY ON THEIR CAMERA PHONES. STANLEY LUCIEN REPORTS THAT THE SIGHTING OF THIS STRANGE BRIGHT OBJECT IN THE SKY COMES WITH INCREASING REPORTS OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS UFOS.

OPPOSITION LEADER ALLEN CHASTANET CONTINUES TO SLAM THE PHILIP J. PIERRE GOVERNMENT FOR PERCEIVED MISMANAGEMENT OF THE ECONOMY. HE CLAIMED THAT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MINIMUM WAGE AND HEALTH AND SECURITY LEVY HAS BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTING CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES.

AGRICULTURAL LEADERS IN SAINT LUCIA ARE CHARTING A NEW COURSE FOR THE NATION'S STRUGGLING MARKETING BOARD. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS HAVE SECURED CRITICAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO REVITALIZE FARMER SUPPORT AND REDUCE DEPENDENCY ON FOOD IMPORTS. THE AGRICULTURE MINISTER SAT-DOWN WITH GROWERS IN REGION FIVE FOR A TIMELY DIALOGUE ON THE STATUS OF THE AGENCY

SOUFRIERE MP EMMA HIPPOLYTE IS WORKING WITH EXPORT SAINT LUCIA TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL MARKETS FOR DASHEEN FARMERS. THE MP, WHO IS ALSO THE COMMERCE MINISTER, GAVE AN UPDATE ABOUT THE PROGRESS AT THE WEEKLY MEDIA CABINET MEETING ON MONDAY.

THE EMERGENCE OF DEADLY MODIFIED ILLICIT FIREARMS IS TESTING THE RESOLVE OF SAINT LUCIA’S LAW ENFORCEMENT. AS AUTHORITIES INTENSIFY THEIR CRACKDOWN, CHILLING ACCOUNTS OF RAPID FIRE WEAPONS HINT AT A DEEPLY ENTRENCHED AND GROWING PROBLEM.

INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY, OBSERVED ANNUALLY ON NOVEMBER 19, IS DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE CRITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING MEN AND BOYS, INCLUDING HOMELESSNESS, SUICIDE, ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE. BACK ON TRACK MINISTRIES IS HOPEFUL THAT THE DAY WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR THE CELEBRATION OF MEN AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY.

THE OPPOSITION UNITED WORKERS PARTY (UWP) HOSTED ITS WEEKLY SUNDAY LIVE MEETING, FOCUSING ON THE TOPIC: “RIGHT THE WRONG, CORRECT THE INJUSTICE.” THE PARTY IS AGAIN DEMANDING EARLY ELECTIONS AND IS NOT ONLY CONFIDENT OF VICTORY BUT REGAINING THE MICOUD NORTH SEAT.

WILL DEVELOPED NATIONS MAKE A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO HELP DEVELOPING NATIONS COPE WITH CLIMATE CHANGE?

THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS IN FULL SWING, AND ONE LOCAL RETAIL GIANT IS SPREADING MAGICAL MERRIMENT IN A WAY THAT HAS SHOPPERS BUZZING WITH EXCITEMENT.

THE CITIZENSHIP-BY-INVESTMENT MINISTER HAS TAKEN DECISIVE ACTION, REVOKING THE CITIZENSHIP OF AN INDIVIDUAL AMID SERIOUS CHARGES IN SINGAPORE, SPARKING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM’S OVERSIGHT.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE SAINT LUCIA CYCLING ASSOCIATION IS CALLING FOR URGENT ACTION TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL DUMPING AT A POTENTIAL CYCLING TRAINING GROUND IN VIEUX FORT.

A 100-YEAR-OLD SAINT LUCIA WORLD WAR II VETERAN IS THE LAST OF THE GREATEST GENERATION ON THE ISLAND. HE OPENED ABOUT HIS EXTRAORDINARY LIFE STORY PUNCTUATED BY GLOBAL TRAVELS AND STAUNCH RELIGIOUS FAITH. RETIRED CORPORAL REGINALD CHERUBIN URGED YOUNG SAINT LUCIANS TO REJECT VIOLENCE AND EMBRACE PEACE DURING A REMEMBRANCE DAY 2024 INTERVIEW.

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO OECS AND BARBADOS, SCOTT FURSSEDONN, RECENTLY VISITED SAINT LUCIA TO WELCOME THE ISLAND'S NEW RESIDENT BRITISH COMMISSIONER. DURING HIS VISIT, FURSSEDONN ALSO HIGHLIGHTED THE STRONG RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES AND PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON PROJECTS RECEIVING UK FUNDING AND SUPPORT.

THE UNITED KINGDOM IS SET TO IMPLEMENT A NEW ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM FOR ALL VISITORS, AIMED AT ENHANCING BORDER SECURITY AND STREAMLINING ACCESS. THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO OECS AND BARBADOS, SCOTT FURSSEDONN, PROVIDED DETAILS ABOUT THE UPCOMING CHANGE, INCLUDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES FOR TRAVELERS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY.

THE RECENT POLICE SHOOTING IN LABORIE HAS IGNITED A DEBATE OVER THE USE OF FORCE AND ITS APPLICATION IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM DURING A ROYAL ST. LUCIA POLICE FORCE PRESS CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY.

CLIMATE CHANGE IS THREATENING SAINT LUCIA'S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR, BUT EXPERTS SAY RESILIENCE CAN BE BUILT THROUGH STRATEGIES LIKE IMPROVING SOIL HEALTH AND DIVERSIFYING CROPS. DR. LORD ABBEY, AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, CANADA, RECENTLY SHARED INSIGHTS ON THESE STRATEGIES DURING A LECTURE AT THE ST. LUCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE.