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PRESS RELEASE: Saint Lucia Strikes Down Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Historic Human Rights Victory

758Pride on Thesday celebrated a monumental victory for human rights and equality in Saint Lucia, following the High Court’s landmark decision to declare Sections 132 and 133 of the Criminal Code, which criminalized “buggery” and “gross indecency” respectively, as...

Renee St. Rose Makes History as Saint Lucia’s Youngest King’s Counsel

Renee Tamara St. Rose etched her name into Saint Lucian legal history on Wednesday, July 24, when she was formally sworn in as King’s Counsel, the youngest attorney ever to attain the prestigious rank in the country. In a ceremonial...

Fast Food Chain Faces Backlash Over Carnival-Themed Marketing Post

CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA – July 16, 2025 — A fast food chain operating in Saint Lucia is facing criticism from social media users and consumer advocates after its latest carnival-themed marketing post appeared to offend several customers, triggering a...

Saint Lucia Business Awards Return with a Message of Resilience and Renewal

After a five-year hiatus, the Saint Lucia Business Awards have returned — not as a mere continuation of past tradition, but as a bold rebirth from beneath the surface of national and global adversity. At a high-powered media launch, business...

“We Are Desperate”: Degazon Residents Share Open Letter with Press Amid Month-Long Water Crisis

Degazon, Saint Lucia — After four consecutive weeks without running water, frustrated residents of Degazon have shared an open letter with the press, appealing for urgent relief and accusing the Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) of offering little clarity...

PUBLIC ALERT: Surge in Scam Messages and Calls Targeting Bank Customers in Saint Lucia

The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia (BASL) is urgently warning members of the public to remain vigilant in the face of a troubling spike in scam text messages and fraudulent phone calls targeting customers of local financial institutions. In an...

Digicel Shuts Down Loop News and Plans Closure of SportsMax Amid Strategic Shift

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia (July 8, 2025) – Telecommunications provider Digicel has announced a major shake-up of its regional operations with the immediate closure of its popular digital news platform, Loop News, and plans to wind down regional sports broadcaster...

SLASPA Confirms Temporary Airport Closures on June 28 for Nigerian Presidential Visit

The Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) has announced temporary closures at both of the island’s airports on Saturday, June 28, 2025, to facilitate the official arrival of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The closure is part of...

Saint Lucia Set for Bold Public Service Overhaul: Reforms to Elevate Efficiency, Accountability, and Pay

Castries, Saint Lucia – The Government of Saint Lucia has announced sweeping reforms to revamp the country’s public service, signaling a transformative shift in how state services are delivered. The announcement, made in line with this year’s observance of...

Labour Department Finds Dismissal of Cleaner Unjust, Recommends Reinstatement

The Department of Labour has issued a formal recommendation calling for the reinstatement of a public sector employee who was dismissed earlier this year following a disciplinary process deemed flawed and disproportionate. The matter stems from an incident that occurred...

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A Legacy in Motion: Just 4 Fun (J4F) Turns 25 and Redefines What Carnival Means to Saint Lucia

Castries, August 4, 2025 — Under the blazing Saint Lucian sun, the carnival route from Massy Mega to Massy Mega...