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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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RSS Sets Security Priorities for 2026, Vows Stronger Regional Cooperation

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The Regional Security System (RSS) has outlined a renewed and focused security agenda for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the people, sovereignty and stability of its eight Member States and the wider Caribbean region. In a press release outlining...
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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Felt Across the Eastern Caribbean

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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded on Friday, January 2, 2026, sending tremors across several territories in the Eastern Caribbean, according to preliminary data from the Seismic Research Centre. The quake struck at approximately 5:48 p.m., with its epicentre located...
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Saint Lucia Fire Service Responded to Over 13,000 Emergencies in 2025

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The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) has closed out 2025 having responded to a total of 13,480 emergency calls, underscoring the growing and diverse demands placed on the country’s emergency response system. In its End of Year Report dated December...
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Husband of Missing Woman Calls for Improved Emergency Response Coordination

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A distraught husband is calling for urgent reforms to interagency communication after what he described as a deeply traumatic and confusing search for his missing wife, who was later found in a vulnerable condition. Rashida Miller, a 32-year-old non-national residing...
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Stakeholders Eye New Measures to Improve Soufriere Security Amid U.S. Embassy Alert on Local Resort

Tourism and security officials met on Friday to address escalating safety and security concerns in Soufrière, as stakeholders intensified...

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