The Cultural Education Programme organized by the Folk Research Centre for students who have just completed their Common Entrance Examinations began on Monday. The Opening Ceremony was addressed by a number of dignitaries, including Ambassador June Soomer, Mrs. Maria Fowell of the Bank of St. Lucia and Mr. Hilary LaForce, Chairperson of the Board of [...]

The entire University of the West Indies community is devastated by the loss of the colossal Caribbean cultural icon, Professor the Honourable Rex Nettleford. Save for the three years he spent as a Rhodes Scholar at Oriel College, Oxford, Rex Nettleford has lived his entire adult life at and for The University of the West [...]

The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in collaboration with the Government of Saint Lucia will be launching a Bird Book of Saint Lucia for Caribbean Schools (including two DVDs) at 10 a.m. on Wednesday 13th January 2010 at the Advanced Orchid Greenhouse, Union. The Prime Minister, Speaker of the House of Assembly, President [...]

The St. Aloysius R.C. Boys Primary school, representing School District 3, is the winner of the first ever National Primary Schools Science Quiz. The finals were held this morning at the CSA Centre, Sans Souci. Team mates Keion Embrack, Sabian Alexander (Gideon Alexander, alternate) snatched victory for District 3 in a close three-way clincher involving [...]

Academic Dean at Monroe College, St. Lucia, Dr. William McDonald, says the time has come to add a new dimension – psychological testing – for new recruits in law enforcement. He has expressed this view as the Royal St. Lucia Police Force and Bordelais Correctional Facility are both advertising for additional recruits. He states: “Great [...]