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Family Appeals for Blood as Snake Bite Victim Fights for His Life

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Family Appeals for Blood as Snake Bite Victim Fights for His Life The family of Vernon Alfred is urgently appealing to the public for blood donations as a critically injured man continues to fight for his life following a traumatic...
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Man in Critical Condition After Venomous Snake Bite

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A middle-aged man is fighting for his life at the Owen King EU Hospital after reportedly being bitten by a fer-de-lance, one of the Caribbean’s most venomous snakes. The man, identified as Valence Alfred, was rushed to hospital on Tuesday...
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Young Man Killed in Head-On Collision Near Marine Base in Vieux Fort

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A tragic head-on collision near the Marine Base in Vieux Fort on Sunday night has claimed the life of a young man, sending shockwaves through the southern community. The fatal crash involved a private motor car and a minibus. Amateur...
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Multiple Injured in Soufriere Vehicular Accident on Thursday Afternoon

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A vehicular accident in Soufriere on Thursday afternoon left at least twelve people injured, including ten students and a driver, triggering an emergency medical response. Preliminary information indicates that twelve individuals were transported by ambulance, while two others were taken...
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“We No Longer Have a Choice”: WASCO’s Ali Anthony Says Desalination a National Necessity

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Desalination is no longer a future option, it is now a national necessity, as the Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) intensifies its operational response to safeguard water supplies. According to officials of WASCO, the Met Office and the WRMA,...
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One Unresponsive, Multiple Injured in Two Separate Accidents Near Sandy Beach

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Two vehicular accidents occurring within minutes of each other in the Vieux Fort area have left one woman unresponsive and multiple others injured. The Saint Lucia Fire and Emergency Services (SLFES) Vieux Fort Unit first responded to a call for...
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Man Killed, Another Injured in Speedboat Collision off Soufrière

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A late-afternoon marine accident off the coast of Soufrière has left one man dead and another injured after they were reportedly struck by a speedboat while spear fishing. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 7, 2026, in waters near a...
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US Intercepts Two Venezuela-Linked Oil Tankers on January 7 in Escalation of Sanctions Enforcement

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The United States on January 7 intercepted two oil tankers linked to Venezuelan crude exports, in a coordinated maritime operation that signals a sharp escalation in Washington’s enforcement of sanctions targeting illicit oil shipments tied to Venezuela and its...
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Media Fraternity Mourns the Passing of Veteran Journalist Lissa Joseph

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The local media fraternity is mourning the loss of Lissa Joseph, a respected journalist, news anchor and mentor who passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, January 6, following a prolonged illness. Joseph’s passing marks the end of a...
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Fire Service Responds to Multiple Emergencies Across Saint Lucia Over New Year’s Weekend

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The Saint Lucia Fire Service has reported a series of emergency responses across the island over the New Year’s weekend, dealing with incidents ranging from fires and traffic accidents to violent assaults. Fire Service Press Officer Sherise John outlined the...
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