6:00 PM Weather Report Date: 01st July, 2021 Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy. Present weather at GFL Charles is partly cloudy and hazy. Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F. Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 30°C or 86°F. Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-northeasterly at 22 mph … Read more
By Anicia Antoine, Ministry of Agriculture The Department of Forestry held a prize giving ceremony for the winners of the World Forest and Water Day Competition. The Facebook photo competition was held in conjunction with World Water Day and World Forest Day 2021 celebrations and formed part of an effort to raise awareness of the … Read more
By BBC The number of Americans who have died from Covid-19 has reached 600,012 – the most of any nation – according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The US also ranks highest in total number of recorded cases, with nearly 33.5 million infections since 2020. This latest milestone comes as President Joe Biden’s goal … Read more
Cooking gas prices increase By Ministry of Commerce [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] The Public is hereby notified that in keeping with changes in international oil prices and Government’s application of the modified market pass-through petroleum pricing mechanism, the retail price of gasoline, diesel, LPG 20, 22 and 100 lb cylinders has changed. The retail price of kerosene remains unchanged. … Read more
Chastanet prays for the people and nation of St Lucia By Chastanet [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] Dear Lord,I pray for your continued blessings and protection upon our nation.I pray for those affected by health issues, especially those infected with COVID-19. Send your healing spirit upon them please Lord.I pray for continued strength for our Frontliners. May they be … Read more
Twenty five year old Ephane Stephen of Hill 20, Babonneau, was formally charged on Saturday, April 17, 2021, for intentionally causing the deaths of Miguel Sheppherd Charlery of Balata and Barry Marcellus Leonce of Morne Du Don, about 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2018, at Agard, Morne Du Don. Following the shooting, thirty five … Read more
The Ministry of Health recently received a donation of EC$90,000 EC dollars from CIBC First Caribbean Bank aimed at enhancing the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Saint Lucia. Country Head of CIBC First Caribbean International Bank, Nigel Ollivierre said CIBC remains committed to continue partnering with the Ministry of Health to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more
By News7842020 (By Ernesto Cooke) – Explosive eruption at La Soufriere reported at 4:49 pm. Ashfall expected at the south and west of the island. Instructions Protect yourself against ash falls, limit your driving, reduce ash in your home by keeping doors and windows closed and protect your eyes. Stay away from the Red Volcano Hazard … Read more
Penny Pinch Partners With NEMO St. Lucia to facilitate donations to St Vincent t Penny Pinch has partnered with NEMO St. Lucia to facilitate donations from the region and the diaspora in aid of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, suffering from the recent volcanic effects eruption. Individuals can use the Penny Pinch Mobile App to … Read more
Saint Lucia helps 136 Stranded Agricultural Workers By Chastanet Facebook Page [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] The Government of Saint Lucia is providing assistance to one hundred and thirty-six (136) OECS citizens, who are part of the seasonal agricultural workers’ programme, as they were stranded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as a result of the eruption of the … Read more