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Blackheart Knockout Tournament draw

The much anticipated draw for teams participating in the 2012 Blackheart Knockout Football Tournament kicking off May 19 at the Beausejour Cricket Ground took place Tuesday evening at Bay Gardens Hotel. The draw was in the form of a lottery … Continue reading

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Slowly but surely for Sammy

They may be missing several of their leading players, have been beaten in the warm-up game, written-off in the media and up against the number one rated Test team, but West Indies captain Darren Sammy has warned England not to … Continue reading

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New study links Relaxers to Fibroids

A new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology has linked hair relaxers to uterine fibroids, as well as early puberty in young girls. Scientists followed more than 23,000 pre-menopausal Black American women from 1997 to 2009 and found that … Continue reading

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Statistics department under fire! Opposition Leader says ‘I did not concoct economic growth figures’

As the curtains came down on the Budget Debate, Member for Castries North, Stephenson King sought to defend his announcement last year of a 4.4 percent GDP growth while sharing his opinion of the Prime Minister’s Budget Address. “I listened, … Continue reading

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~ In Memoriam ~ A biography of John Lisle Bristol

John Lisle Bristol was born in Castries on April 24, 1941 and passed away on April 29, 2012.  He attended primary school at the St Joseph’s Convent, secondary school initially at St Mary’s College and then at the Grenada Boys … Continue reading

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Giving Back to Nature: Earth Day Tree Planting Initiative

The Tree Planting Initiative aimed at rehabilitating the River Banks in the five Forest Ranges; Northern, Dennery, Millet, Quillese and Soufriere got off to a great start on Earth Day which was observed on Sunday, April 22nd. Some 115 persons … Continue reading

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Weekend rain pours out a mixed bag on WASCO

The Water and Sewerage Company, Inc (WASCO) has experienced  mixed fortunes with the recent, unseasonal heavy rainfall around the island.  In the north, the incessant rainfall ensured that the John Compton Dam was replenished, erasing fears of  impending drought conditions.  … Continue reading

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BUDGET ADDRESS: Kenny says Better Days with Better Ways!

Down load Budget Statement for Financial Year 2012/2013 by clicking HERE! Saint Lucia Budget Statement 2012/2013!    

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Get the jazzy Même bête look!

It’s always a good look to see local designers with exquisite creations that come with such unique ambiance that makes you want to be the first to wear their trends and the first to show it off. From the moment … Continue reading

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