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Woman Grazed by Bullet in Morne Du Don Shooting Incident

A 35-year-old woman is recovering after narrowly escaping serious injury during a shooting incident in Morne Du Don. Heidi Dujon was reportedly grazed by a bullet on the left side of her head during the incident at Black Stars. While...

Saint Lucia Vessel Runs Aground Off Martinique; 81 Passengers Safely Evacuated

A passenger vessel traveling from Castries, Saint Lucia, ran aground off the coast of Martinique on Wednesday, March 18, prompting a large-scale evacuation operation. According to authorities in Martinique, a total of 81 passengers and three crew members were on...

Montserrat Resident Dies During Hike on Mount Gimie

A resident of Montserrat has died during a recreational hike at Mount Gimie, Saint Lucia’s tallest mountain, and a popular hiking destination for both locals and visitors. On March 14, the individual joined a team of experienced guides and hikers...

Late-Night Blaze Destroys Roof of Home in Grande Rivière, Dennery

A late-night structural fire in Grande Rivière, Dennery on Monday, March 16, 2026, left significant damage to a residential property but no reported injuries, thanks to a swift emergency response. Officers of the Saint Lucia Fire Service responded to the...

Fishing Vessel Fire Contained at Vigie Beach; Investigation Ongoing

The Saint Lucia Fire Service responded to a reported vessel fire at Vigie on Monday, March 16, 2026, successfully preventing further damage after a fishing boat caught fire along the shoreline. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at approximately...

Timely Rescue at Sea Underscores the Power of Preparedness and Partnership 

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force – Marine Unit continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to maritime safety, following a successful search and rescue operation off the northern coast.  On the evening of Sunday, March 8, officers responded to a...

Pilots and Passengers Unharmed After Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Choiseul

Four passengers and two pilots escaped unharmed after a helicopter made a precautionary emergency landing in a field in Choiseul on Monday afternoon. According to St Lucia Helicopters, the aircraft encountered a technical issue shortly after departing from Hewanorra International...

New India Assurance Bois D’Orange Branch Temporarily Closed Following Fire at Computer World Building

The New India Assurance Company (T&T) Limited has announced the temporary closure of its Bois D’Orange branch following the devastating fire that destroyed the Computer World Building between March 6 and 7. In a public notice issued on March 8,...

Lithium-Ion Batteries and Modern Technology Pose Growing Challenge for Firefighters as Computer World Blaze Destroys Building

Lithium-ion batteries and other modern energy storage technologies continue to pose a significant challenge for firefighters, with the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) highlighting the dangers following a major blaze that destroyed the Computer World building in Bois d’...

Fire Destroys Commercial Building Housing Multiple Businesses in Gros Islet

A massive overnight fire has destroyed a commercial building in Bois d’Orange, Gros Islet, leaving several businesses, including Computer World and the Environmental Health Department, severely impacted after firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 12 hours. The Saint Lucia Fire...

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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...