MBC TELEVISION SAINT LUCIA
Jannou Credit Union Awards Students in Over 40-Year Tradition of Educational Support(AUG 21ST 2026)
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- Jannou Credit Union Awards Students in Over 40-Year Tradition of Educational Support(AUG 21ST 2026)
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Jannou Credit Union hosted its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony last week for the children of its members entering secondary school. The program has been running for over 40 years and has recently awarded twelve (12) students with full scholarships and eight (8) with financial grants.
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- SLHTA CEO Says Govt Renewable Enrgy Reform Is A Step In Right Direction(AUGUST 21ST, 2026)
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) has thrown its support behind the government’s latest renewable energy reforms, praising the initiatives as a vital step forward in addressing the island's ongoing utility challenges.
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- TEF Expands Eileen Paul Scholarship Programme to 79 Beneficiaries(AUGUST 21ST, 2026)
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- 4:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has further cemented its commitment to the families of Saint Lucia’s tourism workforce, welcoming 22 new students into the prestigious Eileen Paul Scholarship Programme. The latest expansion, announced during an awards ceremony at Sandals Halcyon Beach on Thursday, August 20, 2026, elevates the total number of beneficiaries to 79 since the initiative's inception in 2021.
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- SLHTA CEO Urges Visitors To Take Greater Care While Exploring Saint Lucia(AUGUST 21ST, 2026)
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A report involving two visiting children who allegedly became ill after ingesting a poisonous plant during a beach outing has sparked questions about whether more should be done to warn visitors about potential hazards in Saint Lucia’s natural environment.
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- Saint Lucian Youth Call for Active Nation-Building in Emancipation Discussions(AUGUST 21ST, 2026)
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As the nation observed its 2026 Emancipation celebrations, a new generation is redefining the historic holiday.
Rather than viewing freedom solely as a reflection of past struggles, a dynamic youth panel has reframed Emancipation as an urgent, ongoing call to action—challenging Saint Lucians to tackle modern complacency and actively take charge of the island's future.
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- Man Arrested And Charge For Vehicle Scam(AUGUST 20TH, 2026)
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has confirmed that one person has been arrested in connection with a vehicle scam that allegedly targeted unsuspecting buyers through Facebook Marketplace.
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- SLHTA Welcomes Sports Tourism Surge, But Warns of Regional Travel Hurdles(AUGUST 20TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- St. Lucia’s tourism sector is getting an unexpected economic boost, thanks to a surge in regional sports. But as the island’s hoteliers welcome the off-season arrivals, the head of the SLHTA warns that broken regional transportation networks are still holding sports tourism back from reaching its full potential.
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- Republic Bank Meet-and-Greet Energizes Team Ahead of Home CPL Final Leg(AUGUST 20TH, 2026)
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Hours before stepping onto the home turf for the crucial final leg of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Saint Lucia Kings received a massive dose of fan love on Thursday, August 20, drawing throngs of cricket enthusiasts to Republic Bank’s William Peter Boulevard branch in Castries.
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- MP Admits Gros Islet Infrastructure Lags Behind Rapid Growth(AUGUST 20TH, 2026)
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- 3:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Gros Islet Parliamentary Representative Hon. Kenson Casimir says years of rapid population growth and economic development have left the constituency playing catch-up on critical infrastructure, particularly roads and water.
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- Four Charged, Including Person of Interest, Following Violent Villa Invasion(AUGUST 20TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Police have solved a terrifying Monday, July 27, 2026, villa invasion in Savannes Bay that targeted three American nationals, resulting in the arrest and formal charging of four individuals, including a primary person of interest.
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- Babonneau Resident Agnes Edgard Celebrates 100th Milestone(AUGUST 20TH, 2026)
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A century of life was commemorated in Babonneau as the Ministry of Equity’s Older Persons Unit honored centenarian Agnes Edgard, highlighting a lifelong legacy of service during a milestone birthday celebration on Sunday, August 16.
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- Police Pledge Full Cooperation If Independent Inquiry Granted in St. Omer Case(AUGUST 19TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has promised total transparency and cooperation if an independent investigation is launched into the controversial handling of the Joy St. Omer case.
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- Police Clears Housing Minister Richard Frederick of Charges(AUGUST 19TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Weeks after sparking intense public and political debate, the high-profile police investigation into Housing Minister Hon. Richard Frederick has officially concluded without criminal charges, according to Police Commissioner Verne Garde.
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- Saint Lucia Fire Service Issues Stern Warning After Dennery Accident Mob Scene(AUGUST 19TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Following a motor vehicle collision in Richfond, Dennery, where onlookers swarmed an injured victim to record footage and attempt unguided interventions, the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) has issued a stern, renewed warning for the public to cease administering first aid without professional certification.
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- Saint Lucia CSA Awards Over $40,000 in Scholarships to Members’ Children(AUGUST 19TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Saint Lucia Civil Service Association (CSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to education by distributing more than $40,000 in scholarships to children of its members, marking two decades of empowering the next generation of scholars.
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- St. Jude Hospital’s New 14-Station Dialysis Unit Addresses Rising Demand(AUGUST 19TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Ministry of Health has expanded access to dialysis care in southern Saint Lucia, with the newly commissioned unit at the St. Jude Hospital Augier site set to increase capacity to 14 stations.
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- Fisheries Department Pushes for Financial Resilience and Business Continuity(AUGUST 19TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In a push to secure the livelihoods of fishers against economic shocks and climate uncertainties, the Ministry of Fisheries has convened a national stakeholder consultation aimed at breaking down systemic barriers to credit, financing, and insurance within the marine sector.
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- Police Nearing Completion of Anse Cochon Vessel Collision Probe(AUGUST 19TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Investigations into the devastating July 18 boating collision near Anse Cochon, which left four people dead, are nearly 90 percent complete, with police preparing to submit the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal guidance.
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- Family of Joy Demands Independent Inquiry into Police Handling of Protection Orders(18/08/26)
- Runtime
- 4:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nearly three months after the tragic death of Joy St. Omer, the family is demanding an independent inquiry into police inaction, while launching a nationwide petition to ensure her voice becomes a catalyst for systemic change.
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- Equity Minster Calls for Intervention and Family Support to Curb Youth Crime(AUGUST 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Saint Lucia’s Equity Minister is pushing for a complete overhaul of how the country tackles youth crime. Speaking at a national lecture, Hon. Emma Hippolyte says the key to stopping violence isn't just law enforcement, but catching at-risk youth early through stronger families and economic opportunities.
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- Education Minister Resists Cxc Move To Reform School-Based Assessments(AUGUST 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Education Minister Hon. Kenson Casimir is pushing back against proposed changes to the Caribbean Examinations Council’s School-Based Assessment system, warning that reducing research-based work could undermine students’ critical-thinking skills.
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- Archbishop Urges Couples to Choose Sacramental Marriage Over Common-Law Unions(AUGUST 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Archbishop Gabriel Melzaire is strongly defending the sanctity of traditional matrimony, reminding the faithful that marriage is rooted in divine design rather than human convenience.
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- Woman Turns Pain Into A Cautionary Tale(AUGUST 18TH, 2026) #mbcnews #saintlucianews
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Saint Lucian woman is sharing the painful story of a marriage she says left her financially and emotionally devastated, hoping other women will learn from her experience before making life-altering choices.
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- Community Honours Mother And Son With Joyful Farewell(AUGUST 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Following the tragic deaths of a mother and her son Catherine and Tyrone Paul, the community of Soufriere came together Monday August 17th not only to mourn, but to celebrate the lives of two people they loved.
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- First National Bank Continues Decade-Long Support For Students(AUGUST 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- For more than a decade, First National Bank, through the Ferrel Charles Scholarship Programme, has supported the educational aspirations of young Saint Lucians, with more than 30 students benefiting from the initiative.
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- Prime Minister Urges Personal Responsibility And Smarter Choices(AUGUST 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre is urging Saint Lucians to take greater personal responsibility for their financial decisions, using the example of spending on an extra beer to stress the importance of prioritizing household needs and preparing for major expenses such as back-to-school costs.
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- Prime Minister Pierre Vows To Fire Any Minister Proven Corrupt(AUGUST 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says no minister will be shielded from accountability, declaring that he would fire any member of his Cabinet proven to be involved in corruption—even if doing so comes at a political cost.
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- Three-Day Mercury Fest 2026 Draws Massive Crowds in Saint Lucia(AUGUST 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 5:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Expanding from a traditional one-day affair to an action-packed weekend, Mercury Fest 2026 concluded on a successful note Sunday, August 16th drawing bumper crowds, vibrant regional artists, and a massive contingent of French visitors eager to celebrate the festival's triumphant return.
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- Ministry Moves To Strengthen Public Health Services(AUGUST 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is stepping up efforts to strengthen public healthcare services, with initiatives targeting staffing, expanded clinics, emergency care and improvements across health facilities.
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- Students To Receive Laptops And $500 Book Bursaries(AUGUST 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Education Minister Hon. Kenson Casimir says laptops for students entering Form One have been received and are being programmed, with distribution expected during the first week of the new school term.
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- SAY IT LOUD(AUGUST 14TH, 2026) #mbcnews #saintlucianews #sayitloud
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Archbishop Raises Moral Concerns Over Commercialization and Attire in Post-Carnival(AUG 14TH 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Castries Archbishop Rev. Gabriel Malzaire has issued a sharp critique of Carnival, warning that the event has devolved into a tourism-driven enterprise characterized by increasingly troubling street revelry that challenges Christian values.
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- Hon. Shawn Edward Addresses Doubters on Acting Prime Minister Duties(AUGUST 14TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Infrastructure Minister Hon. Shawn Edward has f pushed back against online critics questioning his competence to serve as Acting Prime Minister, pointing to his decades of political experience and extensive ministerial track record as proof of his leadership readiness.
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- Brian Bernard Memorial Lecture Turns Focus To Juvenile Delinquency(AUGUST 14TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The National Community Foundation is turning its attention to juvenile delinquency at the 2026 Brian Bernard Memorial Lecture, examining how the environments young people grow up in, their peer associations and their connections to family and school can influence their involvement in crime.
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- Prolonged Heat Raises Health Concerns As Dry Conditions Persist(AUGUST 14TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Saint Lucia is experiencing prolonged periods of hot and dry conditions, with health officials warning that sustained heat can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly as the island continues through the peak months of the 2026 hurricane season.
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- EC$2 Million STEP Payouts Ease Back-to-School Financial Burden in Saint Lucia(AUGUST 14TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nearly three thousand Saint Lucians are heading into the new school year with heavier pockets and greater peace of mind, as the government rolls out approximately two million Eastern Caribbean dollars in pay-outs under the latest cycle of the Short-Term Employment Programme.
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- Political Figure At Centre Of Alleged Altercation At OKEU Hospital(AUGUST 13TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A family dispute allegedly spilled into the halls of the Owen King EU Hospital with United Workers Party Communications Officer Lenard “Spider” Montoute, his wife and his estranged sister-in-law reportedly involved in a physical altercation.
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- Saint Lucian Reflects On Making Cxc History At An Early Age(AUGUST 13TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- From an early age, Ryn-Kyj King was determined to make his mark, a goal that saw him achieve a milestone few students could claim — becoming the first Form One student in Saint Lucia to sit and pass CXC Mathematics.
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- Plea Bargaining Bill Set to Clear Court Backlogs, Win Praise from Senator (AUGUST 13TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In a major push to overhaul a sluggish judicial system, the Government of Saint Lucia has introduced a sweeping Plea Bargaining Bill designed to dismantle crippling court backlogs. The proposed legislation has already drawn strong backing from SLP Senator and former Home Affairs Minister Virginia Albert Poyotte, who championed its potential to bring long-overdue relief to inmates languishing behind bars while awaiting trial.
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- Infrastructure Minister Gives Update On Jullien Hunte Highway Redevelopment Project(AUG 13TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Work on the Sir Julian R. Hunte Highway redevelopment project is expected to begin, as government advances the procurement process and works to address outstanding land acquisition and utility requirements.
Infrastructure Minister Shawn Edward says the project is now in its advanced planning stages, with a contract targeted for signing in November.
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- Agriculture Minister Urges Egg Farmers to Register Amid Supermarket Shortages(AUGUST 12TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Amid recent shortages of eggs on supermarket shelves, Agriculture Minister Hon. Lisa Jawahir is calling for more open communication with poultry farmers and is strongly advising all egg producers to officially register with the Ministry of Agriculture.
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- Hewanorra International Airport Redevelopment Project Moves Closer To Construction(AUG 12TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Hewanorra International Airport Redevelopment Project is advancing, with Infrastructure Minister Hon. Shawn Edward confirming that the Air Traffic Control Tower is now 95% complete and a contractor has been selected for the remaining components of the project.
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- St. Lucia’s Youth Leaders Demand Greater Policy Dialogue on Education(AUGUST 12TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- As the nation observed International Youth Day, the National Youth Council (NYC) commended government efforts to expand access to higher education, even as youth leaders issued a strong call for increased dialogue with policymakers to address pressing concerns.
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- CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Launch Youth Anthology(AUGUST 12TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- CARICOM Youth Ambassadors launched a new anthology on Wednesday, August 12, capturing regional integration through the stories, poems, and song lyrics of Caribbean youth.
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- Saint Lucia Retains Discretion Over Transfer Of Third-Country Nationals(AUGUST 12TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Alva Baptiste says a non-binding memorandum of understanding between Saint Lucia and the United States does not provide for the automatic transfer of third-country nationals, with Saint Lucia retaining the authority to consider each proposed transfer on a case-by-case basis.
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- Two Saint Lucian Swimmers Set To Make A Splash At Goodwill Championships(AUGUST 12TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Two young Saint Lucian swimmers are set to take on some of the Caribbean’s best young aquatic talent when the 30th Goodwill Swimming Championships get underway from August 14 to 16, 2026 in Trinidad and Tobago.
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- Saint Lucia Kings Rally Nation Ahead of Blockbuster CPL Home Leg(AUGUST 11TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The island is gearing up for a wave of blue, yellow, and gold as the Saint Lucia Kings return home following a thrilling start to their 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign.
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- Celebrating Steelpan, Preserving Its History And Inspiring The Next Generation(AUGUST 11TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Steelpan is taking centre stage as musicians and enthusiasts mark World Steel Pan Day, with local advocates highlighting the importance of preserving the art form and introducing it to a new generation.
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- Agriculture Minister Fires Back at Critics Questioning Her Portfolio and Travel(AUGUST 11TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Agriculture Minister Hon. Lisa Jawahir is firing back at critics who claim that young women don't deserve major ministerial portfolios. Speaking outside Parliament on Tuesday, August 11th, Jawahir shrugged off the attacks, pointing instead to her historic selection for a prestigious global leadership program in Africa.
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- Ancillary Staff To Receive August Salaries With Other Civil Servants(AUGUST 11TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Education Minister Hon. Kenson Casimir says all ancillary staff attached to public schools will receive their salaries at the end of August alongside other civil servants — a move he describes as a remarkable first for the education system. The provision was approved as part of this year’s national budget.
