Alleged extrajudicial killings in St Lucia must be investigated, says US
From Caribbean News Now WASHINGTON, USA — The allegations of extrajudicial killings committed by members of the Royal St Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) should be properly investigated, and any perpetrators should be prosecuted and, if found guilty, sentenced appropriately, the…
St Lucia PM caught in tangled web, says opposition
From Caribbean News Now CASTRIES, St Lucia — In his efforts to extricate Saint Lucia from the sanctions imposed by the United States as a result of still unresolved allegations of extra-judicial killings by the local police, new Prime Minister…
US will not lift sanctions on St Lucia without credible progress
From Caribbean News Now CASTRIES, St Lucia — The United States has made it clear to the new government in Saint Lucia that the ongoing failure to bring to justice those responsible within the local police force for gross violations…
Marijuana, Alternative Cash Crop to Bananas in the Caribbean?
From Telesur The Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves said banana production in the Caribbean has left many countries in disastrous conditions. Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves on Wednesday said marijuana…
Former St Kitts-Nevis minister criticizes Eastern Caribbean Monetary Council
By Ken Richards From Caribbean News Now BASSETERRE, St Kitts (WINN) — The Eastern Caribbean Monetary Council is being criticized for allegedly dragging its feet on appointing a new governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). Former St Kitts…
Economic sentiments and the reality of the market
By Melanius Alphonse From Caribbean360 CASTRIES, St Lucia,– It is difficult to predict without fail when and, for that matter, how the trends in the market will change. Recent spikes in stock market prices and market volatility suggest that a ‘bear…
