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Update: Body Recovered Following Suspected Drowning at Marisule Beach

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force wishes to provide an update on the suspected drowning incident that occurred at Marisule Beach, Gros Islet, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.  Earlier today, Thursday, October 9, 2025, about 11:45 a.m., the body of...

RSLPF Investigates Suspected Drowning at Marisule Beach

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, about 4:50 p.m., officers attached to the Rodney Bay Police Station responded to a report of a suspected drowning at Marisule Beach, Gros  Islet.  Preliminary investigations reveal that a group of four individuals had been kayaking...

Young Footballer Feared Dead in Marisule Beach Tragedy

Tragedy struck on Tuesday afternoon at Marisule Beach when a kayaking expedition ended in heartbreak for a group of four young men. Reports indicate that the group encountered difficulties while out at sea, resulting in two individuals managing to make...

Fire at Deglos Landfill Brought Under Partial Control. Crews Continue Round-the-Clock Effort

Firefighters and landfill personnel continue to battle a stubborn blaze at the Deglos Landfill, which has been burning since the early hours of Thursday morning. Officials say the fire, which began spontaneously, is now under partial control, though smoke...

Major Fire Continues to Burn at Deglos Sanitary Landfill

A major fire has been raging at the Deglos Sanitary Landfill since Thursday morning, sparking health and environmental concerns for surrounding communities. According to the Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA), the blaze broke out early Thursday and has...

Deglo Landfill Fire Burns Into Second Day Despite Firefighting Efforts

Fire has been raging at the Deglo for more than 24 hours. The Saint Lucia Fire Service has confirmed that the department received the distress call at 5:30 a.m. Thursday. A source at the Saint Lucia Fire Service confirmed that...

RSLPF Launches Probe into Suspected Drowning at River Doree, Choiseul.

On Sunday, September 28, 2025 about 4:39 p.m. Police Officers attached to the Choiseul Police Station, responded to a report of a suspected drowning at the River Doree Beach, Choiseul.  Initial inquiries revealed that one (1) male was retrieved from...

APOLOGY

On Monday August 25th, 2025, the Saint Lucia Daily Post published an article titled "Four Year Old Boy Dies in Suspected Drowning at Gros Islet Beach." We in the article I inaccurately stated that the incident had occurred at the...

Waterspout Spotted Off Saint Lucia’s Northwestern Coast, No Impacts Reported

The Saint Lucia Meteorological Services has confirmed that a waterspout was sighted offshore near the island’s northwestern coast around 1:00 p.m. today. According to Acting Director of the Meteorological Services, Virgil Saltibus, the phenomenon remained over the sea, quickly weakened,...

Body of Babonneau Fisherman Recovered After Suspected Drowning at La Tit Anse Beach

Grief has gripped the Babonneau community following the tragic death of 26-year-old McClean Steven of Chassin, who was swept away by strong waves while fishing at La Tit Anse Beach on Sunday night. According to police, Steven encountered difficulties in...

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Saint Lucian Layvern Daniel Appointed Hotel Manager of The Retreat Turks & Caicos

Saint Lucian hospitality professional Layvern Daniel, originally from Monchy, Gros Islet, has been appointed hotel manager of The Retreat...