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Export Saint Lucia Urges Entrepreneurs to Embrace Green and Digital Transformation

Finance Officer at Export Saint Lucia, Julie Scott, has called on local businesses to embrace sustainability, digital transformation, and green innovation as core pillars of competitiveness in today’s global economy. Speaking at the Expanding Access to Finance Workshop hosted by...

50% Done, 100% Determined!

On August 21, 2025, CIE Ltd. broke ground on the transformative Corinth–Monchy road project—an engineering undertaking that is literally paving the way for smoother, safer, and faster commutes in Saint Lucia’s north. Two months in, Project Manager Savvy Gajadhar...

Forestry Department Raises Red Flag Over Proposed Quarry Threatening Anse Cochon’s Fragile Ecosystem

The Department of Forestry has sounded the alarm over a proposed quarry development at Anse Cochon, warning that it poses serious risks to protected wildlife, fragile coral reefs, and the community’s thriving eco-tourism industry. The application, now before the...

Chiquot’s Claims of Corruption Clashes with Court Findings and Past Apology

Former Acting Comptroller of Customs, Peter Chiquot, is facing scrutiny over inconsistencies in his recent social media broadcast regarding the long-running customs case involving Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ernest Hilaire.  Chiquot, now a UWP candidate for the Castries East seat,...

Anse La Raye and Canaries Residents Strongly Oppose Proposed Quarry Development

Residents of Anse La Raye and Canaries are voicing strong opposition to a proposed quarry development in their community, warning that it threatens the environment, local livelihoods, and the area’s growing tourism potential. Their concerns came to the forefront this...

Financing Secured for Castries to Gros Islet Highway Expansion

Two loan agreements have been signed in Washington, D.C. between the Government of Saint Lucia, through the Ministry of Finance, and two major international development partners — the OPEC Fund for International Development and the Kuwait Fund for Arab...

Police Welfare Association Seeks Clarification on Delay in Retroactive Allowances

The Police Welfare Association (PWA) has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that police officers receive the retroactive allowances agreed upon with the Government of Saint Lucia. In the release dated October 15, 2025, the Association acknowledged that...

C-REP Strengthens Rehabilitation Efforts at Bordelais Correctional Facility with Laptop Donation

The Community Re-entry Programme (C-REP), implemented by the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), has reaffirmed its commitment to rehabilitation and reintegration through the donation of a laptop to the Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF). The device will support program...

Equity Ministry to Host National Mini-Consultations on the Draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities

Beginning October 13, 2025, the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment will launch a series of national mini consultations aimed at engaging persons with disabilities, their families, representative organizations, and key stakeholders in meaningful dialogue on the Draft...

Courts Optical and Ministry of Education Partner to Celebrate World Sight Day 2025

Courts Optical Saint Lucia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, joined the global celebration of World Sight Day 2025 under the theme “Love Your Eyes.” The event highlighted the importance of protecting vision health and reinforced Courts Optical’s commitment...

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Stakeholders Eye New Measures to Improve Soufriere Security Amid U.S. Embassy Alert on Local Resort

Tourism and security officials met on Friday to address escalating safety and security concerns in Soufrière, as stakeholders intensified...