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7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Colombia, At Least 27 Dead

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
At least 27 people have been killed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, toppling buildings, trapping people beneath debris and sending thousands fleeing their homes. The earthquake struck at approximately 7:34 a.m. local time on...
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28-Year-Old Woman Dies Days After Being Run Over by Omnibus

Sharefil Gaillard -
Twenty-eight-year-old Tanisha Yarde has died from injuries sustained after she was run over by an omnibus on Sunday, August 2. Yarde succumbed to her injuries on Monday, August 10, while receiving treatment at the Owen King European Union Hospital. According to...
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Saint Lucia Mobilises Communities to Unlock Green Funding and Drive Climate Projects

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Saint Lucia is shifting its climate agenda from policy to action, with government and civil society joining forces to turn ambitious environmental commitments into practical community projects that can attract funding and deliver measurable results. The Department of Sustainable Development...
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Family Escapes as Four-Bedroom Home Destroyed by Fire in Gros Islet

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A family narrowly escaped tragedy on Thursday after a four-bedroom home in Reduit, Gros Islet was engulfed by fire, forcing the occupants to flee for their lives. The Saint Lucia Fire Service responded to the emergency at approximately 12:32 p.m....
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Three Road Emergencies in Hours Leave Multiple People Injured Across Saint Lucia

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Three separate road emergencies within hours kept the Saint Lucia Fire Service on the move over the weekend, leaving multiple people injured, including two pedestrians struck in separate incidents—one of them in an alleged hit-and-run. The most recent incident occurred...
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First Category 5 Hurricane of 2026 Forms in Pacific, No Threat to Caribbean

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Hurricane Genevieve has become the first Category 5 hurricane of 2026 after undergoing explosive strengthening over the eastern Pacific Ocean, marking a significant milestone in this year's hurricane season. Despite its impressive intensity, forecasters say the powerful storm poses...
Emergency

Fire Service Shuts Down Claims of Fire at New Saint Jude Hospital

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The Saint Lucia Fire Service has firmly dismissed claims circulating online that the new Saint Jude Hospital has experienced a fire since becoming operational, stating that no such incident has ever been recorded. The clarification comes amid growing public speculation...
Emergency

Police Identify Deceased Child as Fatal Vieux Fort Highway Crash Investigation Continues

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has identified the victim of Wednesday's fatal vehicular collision along the Vieux Fort–Laborie Highway as five-year-old Kervil Lawrence of Piaye, Choiseul.  Road Safety and Traffic Investigations officers attached to the Vieux Fort Police Station...
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Five-Year-Old Killed, Three Others Injured in Vieux Fort Crash

Sharefil Gaillard -
A five-year-old child has died following a motor vehicle accident in Vieux Fort on Wednesday afternoon that left three other occupants injured. The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) responded to the incident at approximately 2:35 pm, where emergency personnel encountered...
Emergency

Saint Lucia’s Leaders Unite in Emotional Tribute as Venezuela Closes Book of Condolences for Earthquake Victims

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The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has expressed profound gratitude to the Government and people of Saint Lucia following an overwhelming show of solidarity during the closing of its Book of Condolences for the thousands of victims...
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RAC Swimmers Record 78% Improvement as Young Talents Earn National Call-Up

Swimmers at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Club recorded improvements in approximately 78 percent of their personal-best times over the...

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