RSL News

New AG for St. Lucia

By Christine St. Marie on 16-Jul-10 12:10.

It is official! Lorenzo Rudolph “Doddy” Francis is St. Lucia’s new Attorney General.

Mr. Francis replaces Dr. Nicholas Frederick, who has been terminated effective today.

For weeks rumors have been circulating the airwaves of his appointment.

Chopped ex-girlfriend speaks out against jail sentence

By Christine St. Marie on 14-Jul-10 13:52.

Victim of a chopping incident which took place July last year, says she is not satisfied with the sentence imposed by the court.

Martha Joseph of Canaries who pleaded guilty to offense was sentenced to 8 years in prison, yesterday.

According to the facts relayed by the prosecution at about 10:30

Man pleads guilty to having sex with a minor

By Christine St. Marie on 14-Jul-10 12:21.

A Soufriere man has pleaded guilty to having sex with an 11-year-old girl.

Joel James, who was 22 years at the time, was known to the virtual complainant.

According to the facts relayed by Prosecutor Tina Mensah in court yesterday, the Virtual Complainant (VC

Man who chops ex-girlfriend receives 8 years

By Christine St. Marie on 14-Jul-10 10:17.

Matta Joseph of Canaries who pleaded guilty to chopping his ex-girlfriend was earlier today sentenced to 8 years in prison.

Government saves Mas on the Square

By Christine St. Marie on 12-Jul-10 13:32.

Government is assuring the public that the traditional Pre-Carnival event at the Derek Walcott Square will take place this year, albeit under a new management team.

Last week it was announced that the event would be scrapped this year due to poor response from private sector sponsors, but Press Secretar

New AG to be appointed?

By Christine St. Marie on 12-Jul-10 12:25.

RSL has been reliably informed that a new Attorney General, will be appointed.

A reliable source has confirmed that Rudolph “doddy” Francis has been approached, he has accepted and that his appointment will take effect within the next few days.

However Government Press Secretary Darn

Minister supports call for review of education system

By Christine St. Marie on 07-Jul-10 12:49.

Education Minister, Arsen James supports a call to review the Caribbean’s education system, to better address the needs of students.

The call was made recently by the Director of Social Development in the OECS, James Fletcher, while speaking at a UNICEF mid-term review m

Government responds to PWA

By Christine St. Marie on 07-Jul-10 12:20.

The Government has responded to recent public pronouncements made by the Police Welfare Association (PWA) in which there were questions and concerns raised in relation to recent changes within the leadership of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force and the related process.

SLASPA responds to SLP

By Christine St. Marie on 05-Jul-10 17:49.

The St. Lucia Air and Seaport Authority maintains that it is transparent in its processes and negotiations on the propose Hewanorra International Airport Redevelopment Project.

This comes as a response to a letter written to SLASPA by Leader of the Opposition Dr.