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More than $1m worth of jewels have been stolen from a hotel in the French town of Cannes, police say
More than $1m worth of jewels have been stolen from a hotel in the French town of Cannes, police say.The jewels were to be loaned to celebrities who have arrived on the French Riviera for the famous annual film festival.They were stolen from a safe in the No-vo-tel Hotel room of an employee of exclusive Swiss jewelers, Chopard – (pronounced as chaux par)
Russia has sent sophisticated anti-ship missiles to Syria
Russia has sent sophisticated anti-ship missiles to Syria, US media report.The New York Times quotes unnamed US officials as saying the missiles could be used to counter any potential future foreign military intervention in Syria.Without confirming details, Russia's foreign minister said Russian supplies did not break any international rules.
The Premier of Nevis is nervous about the impact of crime on the economy
In a plea to the people of Nevis, in particular the youth, premier of Nevis and minister responsible for security in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Vance Amory, urged them to desist from criminal activity that, if allowed to continue, could threaten the island’s stability and security.
The CSA has taken issue with instructions issued by PS Minister Dr. James Fletcher
The Civil Service Association has taken issue with instructions issued by Public Service Minister Dr. James Fletcher calling Public Servants who do not wish to accept the 4% wage increase to write to their respective permanent secretaries no later than the end of May.
V ieux Fort to be designated, the region’s University Town
Generating revenue is a top priority for government against rising debt and national deficit. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Dr.Kenny Anthony told Parliament during the presentation of the Appropriation Bill, more widely known as the budget address, that government is actively exploring non traditional economic drivers to serve as catalysts for business development.
The St. Lucia economy has contracted by nearly one per cent last year PM Dr. Kenny Anthony has said
The St. Lucia economy has contracted by nearly one per cent last year, Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony has said. Delivering the EC$1.32 billion national budget, Dr. Anthony, said preliminary estimates suggest that the local economy contracted by 0.8 per cent in 2012.
Governments in the region told to modernize their tax systems
A new study published in Washington DC, is urging Latin America and Caribbean governments to renew efforts to modernize their tax system.The study done by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) suggests that while Latin America and the Caribbean have made great strides in boosting tax collection in recent years, they need a new generation of fiscal and tax reform to reduce income inequality, cut evasion, boost productivity, strengthen local governments and preserve the region’s natural resources.
St.Lucia and the Caribbean record an increase in foreign direct investment
The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says the region received a “new record high” of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2012.According to the ECLAC report “Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2012”, the region received US$173.3 billion dollars, (6.7 per cent more than in 2011), “despite an external context characterized by shrinking foreign direct investment flows worldwide”.
Students of the Saint Joseph's Convent donated books to the Ciceron Combined School
Students of the Saint Joseph's Convent paid a visit to the Ciceron Combined School bearing gifts of books for the start up of a new library and had a reading session with the younger students. The gesture formed part of the Convent's Reading Month activities. Marcianne Lloyd is a Literature Teacher at Saint Joseph’s Convent.
St.Lucians lost money from investments in companies operated by regional businessman
St.Lucians who may have lost money from investments in companies operated by regional businessman, David A. Smith, doing business as Overseas Locket International Corporation (“OLINT”), and related companies may be eligible to receive compensation from the United States Government.
The SLP has lauded the government for the policies outlined for the fiscal year
The Saint Lucia Labour Party applauds Prime Minister Dr. Kenny D. Anthony on the delivery of his Government’s 2013-2014 Budget, which articulates appropriately a national Agenda for Economic Growth and Fiscal Sustainability.
Eleven young men and women are now internationally certified in the use of ICT
Eleven young men and women are now internationally certified in the use of Information and Communications Technology in the Hospitality Sector. The participants successfully completed the ICT Training in Hospitality, organized by the Ministry of Education, the Education Enhancement through Information and Communication Technology Programme which was facilitated by the Caribbean Institute of International Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. The five month programme started in September.
St.Lucia’s workforce has been found largely unskilled
The results of Saint Lucia’s Labour Market Needs Assessment undertaken in the final quarter of 2012 has revealed that 60 percent of the labour market has not attained secondary school education and therefore do not have the requisite skills required for gainful employment.
The Poor and vulnerable receive special attention in the budget
Poor and vulnerable citizens have been given special attention in the 2013/2014 Budget despite challenges currently being faced by the government of Saint Lucia to curtail expenditure and address the widening deficit. Prime Minister Anthony announced, that for the first time in Saint Lucia, parents of differently-abled children will receive government assistance.
The Police Force is said to be better off because of polygraph testing
The Island’s Police Commissioner says the Police Force is beginning to see the rewards in developing and maintaining a Security Vetting System for all Officers. A main component of the System is polygraph testing, or lie detector test, which officers in sensitive departments and the top brass of the Force are required to take.
Trafficking in human beings is an illegal activity that generates over $30 billion a year
Trafficking in human beings is an illegal activity that generates over $30 billion a year and affects more than 20 million people, according to United Nations figures.The General Assembly on Monday held a high-level meeting on the Appraisal of the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons.