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Castries Mayor says there is room for improvement in screening of potential City Police recruits

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1 year ago

August 27, 2020

Is the background check process for City Police Officers stringent enough? This question was posed to Castries Mayor Peterson Francis at Tuesday’s press conference following a recorded interaction between officers of the constabulary and a concerned citizen. The exchange took place after a young man was arrested by City Police while vending food items on Bridge Street. Miguel Fevrier has more.

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National Conservation efforts to continue within Saint Lucia’s Northeast Coast

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4 weeks ago

December 23, 2021

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Efforts to sustainably manage Saint Lucia’s Natural resources continue to be extended to the islands Northeast coast. The Iyanola Project is a seven year initiative aimed at addressing multiple issues impacting the locations identified.

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COURT JUDGEMENT TO DETERMINE UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF DRUG LAWS

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1 month ago

December 17, 2021

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Judgments on the constitutionality of Saint Lucia’s Drug Prevention of Misuse Act in multiple matters filed before the courts are expected to be handed down by the conclusion of next week. The decision is expected to definitively shape the ability of Rastafarians to practice their faith freely, despite traditional conflict between the use of cannabis, and the islands laws.

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LEGISLATIVE CHANGES EXPECTED TO USHER IN CANNABIS INDUSTRY

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2 months ago

November 17, 2021

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The establishment of a national cannabis industry has been consistently hailed as a lucrative yet unexplored frontier. Framed as a possible saving grace for agriculture, plans for harnessing the use of the plant have been highlighted for decades as a much needed step in generating opportunities for economic gain. While preliminary steps have been made, one local stakeholder notes much more can be achieved.