The Ministry of Equity will launch an employment readiness fair with the theme 'Prepare for Opportunity', part of efforts against ongoing violence and to get young people in Castries' neighbourhoods off the streets and into the workplace

A group of about fifty employees of 1st National staged what they described as a peaceful protest to demand raises, profit-sharing and payment of what is due

Residents of Monkey Town in Ciceron, Castries, have requested that the name of their community be officially changed to 'Julien Alfred Avenue', in honour of double Olympic medallist and famous sprinter Julien Alfred, who grew up in the area

Julien Alfred won the women's 100m title at the Wanda Diamond League final, after winning the gold medal at the Olympics against all odds

Amid concerns over dengue fever, 40 cases have been recorded in Saint Lucia this year, mosquito control measures have been stepped up and include house-to-house inspections to eliminate breeding grounds and treatment of abandoned or open water sources