SAINT LUCIA IS REVAMPING ITS TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE MODERN WORKFORCE. TVET INSTITUTES LIKE THE ANSE GER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ARE OFFERING HANDS-ON TRAINING IN HIGH-DEMAND TRADES, ADDRESSING THE SKILLS GAP AND PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS.

SAINT LUCIA MARKED CARICOM ENERGY MONTH WITH AN INNOVATIVE SHOWCASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES, INCLUDING A LOCALLY CONVERTED ELECTRIC MINIBUS.

THE CARIBBEAN DISASTER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY HAS LAUNCHED A SCHOOL SAFETY INITIATIVE IN SAINT LUCIA, AIMING TO PROTECT STUDENTS AND STAFF IN DISTRICTS 6, 7, AND 8. CARIBBEAN SCHOOLS ARE GETTING SAFER AS CEDEMA ROLLS OUT A WIDE-RANGING PROGRAM, WITH A DRILL PLANNED FOR VIEUX FORT INFANT SCHOOL ON FRIDAY.

IN RESPONSE TO THE ALARMING RATE OF ROAD FATALITIES IN 2024, THE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE HAS CONTRACTED AN ITALIAN FIRM TO LAUNCH A ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN AIMED AT CHANGING DRIVER BEHAVIOR ACROSS SAINT LUCIA.

OLYMPIC SPRINT SENSATION JULIEN ALFRED HAS BEEN PRAISED FOR HER COMPORTMENT AT THE 2024 WORLD TRAVEL MARKET (WTM).

A U.S. REPORT REVEALS A SURGE IN ILLEGAL GUN TRAFFICKING TO THE CARIBBEAN, INCLUDING SAINT LUCIA. SMUGGLERS ARE USING SOPHISTICATED TECHNIQUES TO CONCEAL WEAPONS WITHIN EVERYDAY ITEMS.

STUDENTS AT THE BANSE LA GRACE COMBINED SCHOOL CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY WITH A UNIQUE “SIP AND PAINT” ACTIVITY. THE EVENT, AIMED AT PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, WAS PRAISED BY EDUCATION OFFICIALS AND PARENTS ALIKE

A JURY HAS AWARDED THE FAMILY OF BOTHAM JEAN CLOSE TO $100M IN A FEDERAL CIVIL TRIAL AGAINST FORMER DALLAS POLICE OFFICER AMBER GUYGER, WHO IS SERVING A PRISON SENTENCE FOR HIS MURDER.

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?