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The United States on January 7 intercepted two oil tankers linked to Venezuelan crude exports, in a coordinated maritime operation that signals a sharp escalation in Washington’s enforcement of sanctions targeting illicit oil shipments tied to Venezuela and its...

Castries, January 5th 2025 – In the spirit of the Christmas season and just days before the holiday, the Koudmen Ste Lisi (KSL) unit of the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) hosted a Christmas Family Fun Day for...

Travel to and from Saint Lucia was significantly disrupted on Saturday, January 3, 2026, after flight operations involving the United States were impacted by delays and cancellations affecting airports across the Caribbean. In a travel advisory issued earlier today, the...

A strong partnership between the Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF) and the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), through the Community Re-Entry Programme (CREP), continues to play a critical role in supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of incarcerated individuals into...

The organizers of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), through the World Cruising Club, have made a meaningful donation of food supplies intended for the families of residents of the Boys Training Centre (BTC), ensuring that the benefits of...

As Saint Lucia marks the Christmas season, the newly appointed Minister for Equity, Labour, Gender and Elderly Affairs, Social Justice and Consumer Welfare Hon. Emma Hippolyte has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building a fairer, more inclusive society where economic...

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission expresses its full solidarity with the Governments and peoples of Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica following the decision by the Government of the United States of America to revoke visa access for certain categories of their citizens. The OECS acknowledges,...

As Saint Lucia grapples with rising living costs and ongoing infrastructure challenges, the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) rolled out a timely economic intervention through its Christmas Stimulus Programme, also known as the STEP Programme, providing short-term employment...

Housing Minister Richard Frederick has pledged an aggressive expansion of Saint Lucia’s housing construction programme, declaring it a top priority as the Thirteenth Parliament gets underway. Speaking with reporters outside Parliament ahead of the inaugural sitting last week, Frederick signalled...

With increased foot traffic expected during the festive season, authorities in Castries are moving to reinforce public safety by deploying new mobile surveillance equipment aimed at supporting police operations during the holiday rush. On Thursday, December 18, Castries Mayor Geraldine...