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Saint Lucia Joins Global Mission To Get Thousands Of Children Moving

Elijah Williams -
The St. Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA) has joined a worldwide movement to inspire children to become more active, as the island marked five years of World Athletics’ Kids’ Athletics Day with interactive school-based activities aimed at promoting movement, teamwork...
Arts

Young Performers Forget Lyrics as Junior Carnival Auditions Expose Preparation Issues

Staff Writer -
As auditions for Saint Lucia’s National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition wrapped up, the pressure of the spotlight proved too much for some students. Several promising young performers reportedly froze on stage during crucial moments of their performances. Organisers...
Business

Crime Prevention Expert Sounds Alarm After Deadly Shooting at Soufriere Mini Stadium

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A senior crime prevention consultant has issued a strong condemnation of the deadly shooting at the Soufriere Mini Stadium, warning that the incident signals deeper systemic issues that demand urgent, coordinated intervention. Dr. Montelle Felix, Research Officer within the Department...
Business

Government Moves to Tackle Workplace Health Risks as Saint Lucia Observed World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Staff Writer -
The Department of Labour, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs has signalled a decisive push to address growing workplace health risks linked to poor indoor air quality and mould, as Saint Lucia joined the international community in observing World Day for...
Education

Norbert Moves to Make Accessibility Law with Disability Registry and Prosthetic Centre

Sharefil Gaillard -
Government is moving to shift disability inclusion from rhetoric to enforceable action, with Minister responsible for people with disabilities, Jeremiah Norbert, outlining a reform agenda that includes a National Disability Registry, revised building regulations and the creation of a...
Business

“I Was Never Interested in School Only Making Money”: Rayneau Gajadhar Delivers Hard Truths on Discipline, Sacrifice and Why Most People Stay Broke

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Saint Lucian business magnate Rayneau Gajadhar has delivered a blunt, unconventional message to young people: success is not built on comfort, entitlement or even traditional education—but on discipline, sacrifice and an unrelenting work ethic. Speaking with Stephen Fevriere on the...
Business

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,...
Education

Government to End August Pay Gap for School Workers

Sharefil Gaillard -
The Government of Saint Lucia has unveiled a series of social support measures targeting students and school support staff, with Education Minister Kenson Casimir describing the initiatives as part of a broader push to prioritise people-centred policies. Speaking during his...
Education

Government Expands Social Programmes, Targets Youth and Elderly in 2026/2027 Budget

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Government of Saint Lucia is expanding support for vulnerable groups, with new and ongoing social programmes outlined in the 2026/2027 Budget presented by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. At the centre of the plan is continued assistance for roughly...
Education

Casimir Urges Responsible Parenting While Outlining Education Reforms

Sharefil Gaillard -
Education Minister Kenson Casimir has defended his recent comments on population growth, while outlining a series of education and nutrition initiatives aimed at adapting to Saint Lucia’s shifting demographics. Speaking during a pre-cabinet briefing, Casimir stressed that his call for...
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It Was Never Just About Ticket Sales”: Hilaire Defends Jazz Festival Success.

The curtains have officially closed on the 2026 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, and Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest...

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