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SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT KEY TO FOREST PRESERVATION

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3 months ago

March 22, 2022

The value of national forests has been thrust into focus with a series of activities being conducted island wide by the department of Forestry. Forests play an essential role in maintaining a secure environment, while also serving as a point of support for earning livelihoods under sheltered canopies. Sustainable management of national land resources remains a key focus of forestry officials, with linkages being drawn between forest, and personal health.

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LOW FLOWS RECORDED AMID DRY SEASON

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3 months ago

April 14, 2022

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Saint Lucia’s lone water utility company WASCO, has cautioned nationals to increase water conservation practices, in light of a reduction in raw water supplies. In recent announcements the company detailed the detrimental impact of the ongoing dry season on national water resources. According t one Senior WASCO representative, conservation efforts remain crucial.

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CHILD SEX OFFENDERS: YOUTH MINISTER PUSHES FOR CHILD SEX OFFENDER’S REGISTRY

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3 months ago

April 5, 2022

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Youth and Sports Minister Kenson Casimir is currently seeking backing from all Parliamentarians to create a national sex offenders’ registry. Casimir who spoke to reporters ahead of cabinet meeting on Monday highlighted various deviant behaviors in communities that goes un-addressed.

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ONGOING SOIL SLIPPAGE CHALLENGING WATER ACCESS?

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3 months ago

March 22, 2022

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The impact of human behaviour on natural environments have been identified as contributing to challenges experienced in ensuring access to potable water is maintained. On March 22nd, global observances to mark world water day will be held under the theme “Groundwater – making the invisible visible”. However challenges of sedimentation, may causing more of the ‘ground’ visible, than the liquid resource.