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Public health messages often say breastfeeding is one of the best ways for a mother to give her child a healthy start. Breast milk offers important nutrients in the first months, contains antibodies that protect against common childhood illnesses, and keeps providing value as the child grows. The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding only for […] The article Beyond the Breast: The…
Jaden Antoine scored Saint Lucia’s only goal as the team ended their Caribbean Football Union Boys Under-14 Challenge Series with a tough 7-1 loss to Suriname on Wednesday at Cap Cana Sports City in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The young Piton Boyz struggled in their Tier II Group D finale and were down 5-0 by […] The article Saint Lucia finish third in regional U14 Challenge division is from…
St Lucia Times has made a strong first impression at the 37th Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Media Awards, securing two awards and one special mention in its debut appearance in the regional competition. The awards were announced on Wednesday during a ceremony broadcast live from the Atlantic Suites at the Hyatt in Georgetown, Guyana, where […] The article St Lucia Times wins two awards,…
The Saint Lucia Kings lost again at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Wednesday, this time to the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The match was played in front of an enthusiastic crowd, with both home and away fans cheering. Khary Pierre returned to Saint Lucia to play against his former team for the first time. Despite […] The article Kings suffer third CPL season defeat is from St. Lucia Times .
The investigation into last month’s deadly Anse Cochon boat collision is nearing completion, but police say they cannot publicly discuss the circumstances surrounding separate charges brought against one of the survivors, Lester Jean. Four people died and 14 others were injured after the July 18 collision between the motor vessels Ocean Angel and Mango Tours. […] The article Police unable to share…
Police Commissioner Verne Garde said, “I will be able to answer that at the next press conference,” when a reporter asked him on Wednesday about a fatal police shooting in Laborie in February 2023. On that day, police shot and killed Eric Thomas at close range. He was reportedly armed and acting out. Eight shots […] The article Police chief asks for patience in officer-involved shooting case is…
The East Coast Academy (ECA) Lions lost their first game of the fifth annual Aloysius “Loloy” Daniel Youth Basketball Tournament on Wednesday evening at Beausejour Gymnasium, falling 68-65 to the Antigua & Barbuda Pitbulls. The New Chapter Academy (NCA) Warriors, who have won the last three tournaments, also earned their third straight win. D-Up also […] The article Lions stumble, Warriors keep…
Saint Lucia Kings will be without left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad for the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League season, St Lucia Times, after his No Objection Certificate (NOC) was revoked by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). Without Ahmad, the team loses an important wicket-taker, especially on spin-friendly pitches in the region. At 21, he was a […] The article Noor Ahmad ruled out of CPL in…
Keithson Charles, the MP for Choiseul/Saltibus, has warned residents that tampering with water infrastructure is a crime that harms the community, not the government. He spoke after WASCO reported that someone had deliberately interfered with a valve supplying the Delcer Treatment Plant in Choiseul. “When you tamper with our utility infrastructure, you are not hurting […] The article MP speaks out…
Police Commissioner Verne Garde says the investigation into criminal allegations involving government minister Richard Frederick is finished, and investigators could not prove the claims. Garde provided this update at a police press conference on Wednesday. He confirmed that he reviewed the investigation’s findings and agreed with the investigating officer’s recommendation. “An allegation was…
East Coast Academy (ECA) Lions maintained their perfect start to the fifth annual Aloysius “Loloy” Daniel Youth Basketball Tournament, dismantling Basketball For The Future (BFTF) Pitbulls 115-28 at the Beausejour Gymnasium on Tuesday. Defending champions New Chapter Academy (NCA) Warriors also stayed unbeaten, while Antigua & Barbuda’s Pitbulls got their first win. Sage Lewis delivered […] The…
The request from the family of the late Joy St Omer for an independent Commission of Inquiry will be presented to Cabinet for consideration. In a brief statement, the Office of the Prime Minister confirmed that it received correspondence from St Omer’s family the previous day around 10:30 a.m. “The matter will be presented to […] The article Cabinet to consider Joy St Omer family’s request for…
Journalists and senior members of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) had tense exchanges on Wednesday as reporters questioned the force about its handling of the late Joy St Omer’s case and her family’s call for an independent inquiry. The questioning came one day after St Omer’s family announced that it had petitioned the […] The article ‘Who dropped the ball?’ Police grilled on St Omer…
