The United Workers Party notes with sadness the passing of former Member of Parliament for Castries South, Mr. Jon Stanley Odlum; the brother of the late George Odlum, together more commonly referred to as the ‘Odlum Brothers’ in their heyday of politics in the 1970s and 80s.
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GAA joins Athletics Family in Mourning Death of Neville “Teddy” McCook
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, February 12, 2013 – It is with great sadness that the Grenada Athletics Association (GAA) learnt of the death of long-time sports administrator Neville “Teddy” McCook of Jamaica. He died on Monday February 11, 2013 at the age of 73.
UWP TRIBUTE TO FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, MR. WILFRED ST. CLAIR-DANIEL
The United Workers Party mourns the loss of an iconic Saint Lucian citizen, Mr. Wilfred St. Clair-Daniel; who served as the Speaker of the House of Assembly for 27 years, making him the longest to serve in the position of House Speaker to date.
WICB rejects Grenada’s change of venue
ST.GEORGE’S, Grenada – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has rejected a request from the Grenada Cricket Association (GCA) for a possible change in venue for next month’s three One Day international matches between Zimbabwe and West Indies carded for Grenada.
Grenada moruns the passing of the Hon Michael Lett
It is with deep sorrow and regret that we have learnt of the death of Hon. Michael Lett, Minister of Agriculture and Parliamentary Representative for St. David. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
C.I.C. scores with ‘Feting with the Saints 2013’
Port Of Spain Trinidad – Celebrating 150 years of existence, College of the Immaculate Conception aka C.I.C. made waves with a successful edition of its annual mid-season soiree ‘Feting with the Saints’. For 2013 the prestigious educational institution attracted top government officials, TV and radio personalities and fete-a-holics to party […]
President Hunte hails undisputed kings of Caribbean T20 cricket
Gros-Islet, St Lucia – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dr. Julian Hunte said that Trinidad & Tobago have established themselves as the undisputed kings of Twenty20 cricket in the Caribbean, after their decisive victory over Guyana to take their third Caribbean T20 title.
Thirteen wins in Compass Shipping Christmas Promotions
Leading Caribbean shipper, Compass Shipping is proud to announce that Louise Bartholomew is the grand prize winner of our Christmas Appreciation Promotions which ran from September to December 2012. She won a round trip ticket to any Caribbean Airlines destination.
IN HAITI, DIGICEL AND MARRIOTT BREAK GROUND ON MORE THAN JUST A HOTEL
Thursday, December 20, 2012 – Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Digicel and Marriott International ((NYSE: MAR) yesterday broke ground on the $45 million 175-room Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand hotel in the Turgeau area of Port-au-Prince, with opening expected in early 2015, making it the first four-star branded hotel in Haiti. At a […]
Harold Pysadee Speaks to William Joseph on the Derrick James affear
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Special Offers Make Saint Lucia an Even Hotter Destination This Winter
Saint Lucia (December 2012) – Travelers looking to escape the winter blues will find a sunny haven and value-added hotel offers on the lush Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. Hotels and resorts island-wide are offering free nights and savings as much as 55 percent off room rates this winter season, with […]
Planning “wonderful Christmas’’ events despite economic challenges
St. George’s, December 4, 2012 – MP for the Town of St. George, Peter David, says that as Christmas approaches in the midst of the ongoing economic crisis, he has begun preparations to meeting the need for help from his constituents.
IS THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS TAKING CARE OF HIS FAMILY AFFAIRS?
The United Workers Party is seeking clarification from Prime Minister Kenny Anthony, the Government of Saint Lucia and Minister of External Affairs concerning current legal proceedings in the High Court of Saint Lucia involving the Minister of External Affairs on the matter of payments of child support and maintenance. Our […]
Grenadian-born NY School Principal ‘offended’ by racist tweets
NEW YORK, November 11, 2012 – A Grenadian-born Long Island school principal says he is taking steps to address the issues of racist tweets by one of his students following the re-election of President Barack Obama.