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SLTU President-Elect Troy Nestor Signals Reform Agenda After “Emotional” Campaign

Newly elected president Troy Nestor is outlining a reform-focused agenda for the Saint Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) following what he described as a deeply emotional yet ultimately rewarding election campaign. Speaking after the conclusion of the union’s internal poll on...

Forestry Warns Fer-de-Lance Is Moving Closer to Homes as Habitat Shifts Across Saint Lucia

Forestry officials in Saint Lucia warn the Fer-de-Lance is expanding into areas where it was not commonly seen in recent years, with habitat changes and invasive wild pigs among the possible reasons the venomous snake is now being encountered...

Government Rolls Out Five-Pillar Response as Fer-de-Lance Sightings Trigger Public Alarm

The Government has unveiled a five-pillar national response plan to confront rising public anxiety over increased Fer-de-Lance sightings, as officials warn that panic-driven reactions could worsen an already sensitive situation. At a press briefing, Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir said recent...

SLTU Election Race Intensifies Amid Allegations of Unethical Campaign Tactics

As campaigning for key executive positions within the Saint Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) draws to a close, tensions appear to be escalating, with fresh concerns emerging over the conduct of candidates in the lead-up to Tuesday’s highly anticipated elections. Allegations...

Monroe University Hosts First College Fair to Boost Local Enrollment and Awareness

Monroe University has hosted its first-ever college fair on its Saint Lucia campus, aimed at increasing local student enrollment and expanding awareness of higher education opportunities on island. Dean of Administration and Operations, Dr. Michelle Charles, said the initiative is...

Kenson Casimir Meets SALCC Board to Advance University Transition and Infrastructure Development

Minister for Education, Youth Development, Sport and Digital Transformation, Hon. Kenson Casimir, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education following a high level meeting with the Board of Governors of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC). Discussions...

Strong Concerns Raised Over Campaign Conduct Ahead of St. Lucia Teachers’ Union Elections

With elections for key executive positions within the St. Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) fast approaching, concerns are emerging over what has been described as increasingly unethical campaign behaviour among some candidates. Speaking with Saint Lucia Daily Post, candidate Troy Nestor...

Taiwan Donates Smart Boards to Modernise Public Service Training in Saint Lucia

The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has strengthened Saint Lucia’s public sector training capacity with the donation of four smart boards to the Training Division within the Ministry of the Public Service, marking another step toward digital...

Monroe University to Host College Fair in Castries to Connect Students with Higher Education Opportunities

Students, parents and members of the public will have an opportunity to explore pathways to higher education when Monroe University hosts a major College Fair at its Saint Lucia campus on Friday, March 20, 2026. The event will take place...

National Community Foundation and LUCELEC Launch Parental Empowerment Workshop Series with Support from Key Corporate Partners

The National Community Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with the St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC), is proud to announce the launch of National Parental Empowerment and Workforce Development Programme; a workshop series designed to strengthen families, enhance parental engagement,...

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Pierre Accuses Chastanet of Disrespecting Parliament After Budget Debate Walkout

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has sharply criticized Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet, accusing him of disrespecting Parliament and the...