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

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...

Five-Year-Old Killed, Three Others Injured in Vieux Fort Crash

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...

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

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...

Search Enters Third Day for Two Men Missing After Deadly Anse Cochon Boat Collision

The desperate search for two men still missing following Sunday's deadly marine collision off Anse Cochon resumes Tuesday, as authorities continue an extensive operation across waters off Saint Lucia's west coast. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) said officers...

Two Women Dead, 14 Injured, Two Still Missing After Late-Night Boat Collision Off Anse Cochon

A late-night boat collision off Anse Cochon has claimed the lives of two young women, left fourteen people injured and triggered an extensive search for two people who remain missing.The tragic incident occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. on Saturday,...

Multiple Injuries Reported After Boat Collision Off Canaries-Soufriere Coast; Rescue Operation Underway

Multiple people have been injured following a boat collision off the coast between Canaries and Soufriere in the early hours of Sunday, July 19, prompting a major search and rescue operation. The incident occurred sometime after midnight, with emergency responders...

Fire Service Launches Carnival Crackdown on Businesses as Safety Fears Rise After Major Fires

With Carnival festivities ramping up across Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) has launched an aggressive island-wide enforcement drive targeting commercial and industrial buildings, warning that the excitement of the season must not come at the expense...

New Disaster Plan Could Put Cash Into Vulnerable Families’ Hands Before Hurricanes Hit Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is moving to change the way it responds to disasters, with government officials developing a system that could see vulnerable families receive financial assistance before hurricanes and other emergencies strike rather than waiting until after devastation has...

Death Toll Nears 2,000 as PAHO Launches US$24 Million Emergency Appeal to Prevent Second Health Crisis in Venezuela

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched an urgent US$24 million emergency appeal as Venezuela battles a worsening humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of two catastrophic earthquakes that have claimed nearly 2,000 lives and left the country's healthcare...

Fire Service Urges Stricter Safety Measures for Carnival and Mass Events

The Saint Lucia Fire Service is calling on event organisers, promoters and venue managers to place public safety at the forefront of planning, warning that recent incidents of disorder at public events demonstrate the urgent need for stronger preventative...

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Flying to Miami Is Cheaper Than Visiting Your Caribbean Neighbours. Expert Says That’s Holding Back Region’s Economy.

Travelling to Miami or New York is often cheaper than flying to neighbouring Caribbean islands, a reality that is...