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PM Philip J Pierre forges strong ties at Saudi- CARICOM Summit
Castries, Saint Lucia: Prime Minister Philip J Pierre led the Saint Lucian Delegation at the first-ever Saudi Arabia-CARICOM summit held in Riyadh on November 16, 2023
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Saint Lucia: Ernest Hilaire kickstarts World Travel Market in London
The Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Ernest Hilaire started the World Travel Market (WTM) Trade Show in London.
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Increase in Respiratory Illnesses observed in Saint Lucia
The Ministry issued a warning highlighting that Saint Lucia is currently in flu season, which runs from October to March. They urged the residents to take necessary precautions to avoid getting infected, saving themselves and their loved ones from the flu
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Saint Lucia: Construction of Northern Divisional Police Headquarters resumes
Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, resumed the construction of the Saint Lucian Police Headquarters on Monday, October 2023 to be financed under a Build-Own-Lease-Transfer [BOLT] agreement with the NIRPO/NIC
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Saint Lucia: Fèsten Tanbou postponed amid flash flooding warning
Castries, Saint Lucia: Due to the incoming weather and under advisement from the Saint Lucia MET Services of the possibility of thunderstorms and flooding, Fèsten Tanbou has been postponed, announced Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister of Saint Lucia Ernest Hilaire
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Saint Lucia: DPM Ernest Hilaire invites locals to celebrate Jounen Kweyol
Castries, Saint Lucia: Ernest Hilaire, Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister of Saint Lucia, announced that Jounen Kweyol (Creole Day) will be celebrated on October 22, 2023, at 5 AM
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OCCRP credibility questioned as report features partial narrative on Dominica
The accusations made by OCCRP on the former Minister of Defense of Afghanistan also demonstrate a complicated picture of the current political climate, especially in light of Khalid's close ties to the United States during his time in the Afghan administration
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DPM Ernest Hilaire & SLTA organizes 2nd Global Romance Summit
Castries, Saint Lucia: Ernest Hilaire, Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister of Saint Lucia, announced that Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is once again hosting its Second Annual Global Romance Summit from October 5-9
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More Young Doctors Choosing to Stay in Bulgaria as Medical Graduates Seek Careers at Home
This month, more than 160 graduates from the Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University of Sofia are set to begin their professional journeys within Bulgaria’s healthcare system, a trend seen as a positive shift in the nation’s medical workforce
Ransomhouse Hackers Claim Supreme Administrative Court Data Breach
At an extraordinary hearing before the Supreme Judicial Council, acting Chairman of the Supreme Administrative Court Georgi Cholakov confirmed that the court’s system had been infected with the advanced ransomware strain White Rabbit
Sofia Municipality, Food Bank Assist Homeless with Food During Winter
The campaign, which will continue until March 2025, extends beyond the city’s three shelters, ensuring that individuals who decline assistance or are unable to access shelters also receive much-needed aid
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts