Emergency

Tragedy Strikes at Annual Independence Bike Show in Vieux Fort

Staff Writer - February 23, 2025

Vieux Fort, St. Lucia — A moment of high-octane excitement at the annual Independence Bike Show in Vieux Fort turned into a scene of horror after a rider lost control and slammed into a guard rail, injuring several spectators,...

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CDB and CIMH Launch Groundbreaking Project to Bolster Caribbean Climate Resilience

Staff Writer - February 19, 2025

In a major stride toward strengthening climate resilience across the Caribbean, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has partnered with the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) to launch the Development of Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves project. This initiative...

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Man Recovering After Suspected Suicide Attempt in Canelles, Micoud

Staff Writer - February 19, 2025

Canelles, Micoud – A man is currently recovering at St. Jude Hospital after reportedly ingesting a toxic substance in an apparent suicide attempt on Monday morning. According to reports, the Saint Lucia Fire and Emergency Services received a distress call...

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OECS and Direct Relief Donate Emergency Medical Packs to Boost Saint Lucia’s Disaster Preparedness

Staff Writer - February 18, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – In a major boost to Saint Lucia’s emergency response capabilities, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), through its Pharmaceutical Procurement Unit, has donated ten Emergency Medical Packs to the Red Cross of Saint Lucia...

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Major Crash at Choc Brings Rush Hour Traffic to a Crawl

Staff Writer - February 17, 2025

Choc, Saint Lucia – Early morning commuters faced significant delays today following a major vehicular crash at Choc that brought rush hour traffic to a standstill. According to initial reports, a motor vehicle veered off the road and collided with...

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Two Police Officers Injured in Separate Incidents on Vigie Highway Just Moments Apart

Staff Writer - February 13, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – A routine traffic response took a dangerous turn on Thursday when two police officers sustained minor injuries in separate but linked incidents on the Vigie Highway. Reports indicate that while responding to a motor vehicle...

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Three-Vehicle Collision at Barre d’Isle Under Investigation

Staff Writer - February 10, 2025

Emergency responders were dispatched to Barre d’Isle on Saturday afternoon following a three-vehicle collision that occurred at 3:07 PM. The crash prompted a rapid response from emergency medical personnel, who assessed four individuals at the scene. While three patients...

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Fire Engulfs Vacant Building on Hospital Road, Thick Smoke Alarms Residents

Staff Writer - February 9, 2025

A massive fire erupted in a vacant building on Hospital Road early Sunday morning, sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky and prompting a rapid response from emergency services. The inferno, which broke out mid morning on February...

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Serious Head-On Collision on Millennium Highway Leaves Five Injured, Authorities Investigating

Staff Writer - February 9, 2025

A severe head-on collision on the Millennium Highway Saturday afternoon left five people injured, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. The crash, which occurred around 2:52 p.m., saw multiple first responders rushing to the scene to assess the...

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Freak Crash on Julien Alfred Highway Claims Life of Minibus Operator

Staff Writer - February 2, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – A tragic twist has emerged from a freak accident that occurred three weeks ago on the Julien Alfred Highway, claiming the life of James Peter, a well-known minibus and heavy equipment operator. Saint Lucia Daily Post...

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