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LUCELEC To Undertake Refurbishment Works In The South

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) wishes to advise customers in Praslin, Micoud, Canelles, Savannes Bay, and Beanfield, Vieux Fort that refurbishing works will be carried out in these communities, from Monday, April 27, and continuing until further notice. The works...
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Saint Lucia Moves to Strengthen Oversight of Statutory Bodies After Jamaica Mission

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Saint Lucia is moving to place stronger oversight on its statutory bodies, following a high-level technical visit to Jamaica by the Parastatal Monitoring Department. The two-day engagement, hosted by Jamaica’s Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, focused on public...
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Government Expands Social Protection and Targets Youth Crime Through $2.5M Catalyst Programme

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Government of Saint Lucia is strengthening its social protection framework and intensifying efforts to address youth crime, with a major focus on prevention and community-based intervention. Speaking during her contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate on April 23, 2026,...
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Court Dismisses Mayers Printing Bid to Block $209K Debt Enforcement by Invest Saint Lucia

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The High Court has dismissed an application by Mayers Printing Company Limited to strike out enforcement proceedings brought by Invest Saint Lucia over more than $200,000 in unpaid rent, ruling that the debt remains valid and enforceable. In a decision...
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Fuel Prices Hold — But Sharp LPG Increase Sparks New Cost Concerns

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Fuel prices in Saint Lucia will remain largely unchanged for the next pricing cycle, offering some stability to consumers, even as select liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products see notable increases. In its latest adjustment covering April 20 to May 10,...
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“Next War May Be Over Water” – PM Pierre Pushes Rainwater Shift Amid Ongoing Crisis

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has issued a stark warning that future global conflicts could be driven by water shortages, as he intensifies calls for a national shift toward rainwater harvesting amid ongoing supply challenges in Saint Lucia. Addressing the...
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Saint Lucia to Host CTO Latin American Market Summit in 2027

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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Saint Lucia will host the inaugural CTO Latin American Market Summit on May 5–6, 2027. The announcement was made this week during the World Travel Market Latin America in Brazil. The one-and-a-half-day summit...
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Pierre Warns ‘We Are Watching WASCO Closely’ Amid Major Water Investments

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has issued a strong warning to the Water and Sewerage Company, making it clear that the government is closely monitoring its operations as millions continue to be invested in the country’s water infrastructure. Speaking at...
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Contract Signed for Upgrade to Water Supply in Gros Islet 

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The Water and Sewerage Company has officially launched a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving water delivery in northern Saint Lucia, with the commencement of the Northern Pipeline Project. Chief Executive Officer Zilta George-Leslie described the project as a transformative...
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‘We Don’t Want It!’: Residents Explode Over Controversial Quarry Plan

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Strong resistance continues to mount against a proposed quarry development near Anse Cochon, as residents and key stakeholders warn of serious environmental, economic, and social consequences if the project proceeds. At the second town hall meeting, held on April 14th,...
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