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CUBA is at 16th place on a list drawn up by UNESCO assessing investment in education at the global level and development indices in this sector. The country is rated above the United States, which occupies 25th place.

Saint Lucia (November 7, 2012) –   In recognition of the role cacao and its beloved byproduct chocolate has played in its history – and current on-island experiences – Saint Lucia has declared November “Chocolate Heritage Month.” The month-long celebration will delve into Saint Lucia’s cacao roots offering travelers opportunities to […]

Compass Shipping in partnership with a number of business partners will be providing an opportunity for clients and customers who use its service during the period Nov. 5, 2012 through Dec. 17, 2012 to win gifts in a special Christmas campaign.

As leader of the New National Party and Opposition Leader in Grenada, I want to congratulate President Barack Obama on a remarkable victory in the American Presidential elections.

HAVANA, CUBA —If there is one sector of life which daily suffers the effects of the U.S. blockade of Cuba, it is the field of medicine, officials from the Ministry of Public Health import agency confirmed here today.

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Marlon Samuels held onto the ICC World T20 trophy and didn’t want to let it go. Winning the trophy “means everything to us”, he said after the Windies beat Sri Lanka by 36 runs to take the title in grand style on Sunday night.

Toronto, Canada, October 3, 2012 – One of the people who was part of a group comprising Grenadians and other Caribbean nationals in launching Caribana in Toronto in 1967 has died.

By Neals J. Chitan Over the past months, Grenada has experienced its undesired portion of a significant rise in crime and violence in the Caribbean.

Colombo, Sri Lanka – The West Indies have assembled some of the leading power-hitters of the modern era in their 15-man squad for the ICC World T20 tournament. The Windies also have in their line-up the class and elegance of Darren Bravo, the free-scoring left-hander, who might not have the […]

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas today chaired a special meeting of representatives of three of Grenada’s social partners – the Government of Grenada, the Grenada Trades’ Union Council and the Grenada Private Sector Organization – to discuss the current economic and financial situation.

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Marlon Samuels believes he will have a key role to play in the West Indies team in the upcoming ICC World T20 tournament. The top-order batsman, who also bowls clever off-spin, is expected to be called upon with both bat and ball in the coming weeks […]

The United Workers Party observes the fifth anniversary of the passing of its great founding leader and “Father of the Nation” – Sir John George Melvin Compton as a moment for reflection and reassurance, not only for the Party, but for the Nation of Saint Lucia. Sir John’s contribution to […]

The United Workers Party of St. Lucia  notes with concern the recent illness and hospitalization of the Press Secretary to Prime Minister Kenny D Anthony, Mrs. Jadia Jn Pierre Emmanuel. In times of illness and mishap we are summons to rise to the spirit of goodwill and demonstrate our individual and […]

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 – Port-au-Prince, Haiti. To assist with the post Tropical Storm Isaac relief efforts organised by the Haitian Government, Digicel reacted immediately to a request from the social protection programme “Ti Manman Cheri” to organise the transfer of emergency relief payments to Haitian mothers affected by the […]