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At a press conference on Wednesday, representatives from the Water and Sewerage Company Inc. outlined the challenges confronting the sector, as climate pressures and reduced rainfall continue to strain already limited resources.

The survey, conducted by the Central Statistical Office in collaboration with the Ministry of Equity and supported by UNICEF, gathered nationally representative data from 3,040 households through a scientifically selected sample.

Officials say the development will improve access to care for inmates and staff, while reducing pressure on public hospitals in the south of the island.

Bert Collymore, Information Systems Manager at the Central Statistical Office, explained that the platform has strong regional roots. 

“There has been no decision, there has been no decision on the appointment of the Commissioner of Police,” the Prime Minister stated. 

The incident that occurred last week, on Bridge Street, Castries, stemmed from a disagreement between the student and a security guard within a HomeGoods store in the capital.

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, on Monday, February 16th, during a press briefing, confirmed that people lost their lives, but said official details surrounding the incident remain limited.

“The cruise arrivals increased by 11 percent. That is one of our best Januaries ever,” Minister Hilaire said. 

Organisers say the competition is more than a showcase of spelling ability. It is part of a broader effort to build momentum towards having Kweyol formally recognised as an official language.

Eight schools, representing the island’s eight schooling districts, took part in the keenly contested event. Participating schools included Dame Pearlette Primary School, Vide Bouteille Primary School, Banse La Grace Combined School, Fond St Jacques Primary

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Diaspora Affairs Ambassador Julian Du Bois said the initiative forms part of a wider effort to engage Saint Lucians living abroad in meaningful national projects.

The mission will be conducted at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex and St. Jude Hospital, bringing together an international team of volunteer medical professionals to provide advanced hand and upper extremity treatment.