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

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
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...
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Two Women Dead, 14 Injured, Two Still Missing After Late-Night Boat Collision Off Anse Cochon

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

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

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

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
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...
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Death Toll Nears 2,000 as PAHO Launches US$24 Million Emergency Appeal to Prevent Second Health Crisis in Venezuela

Sharefil Gaillard -
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...
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Fire Service Urges Stricter Safety Measures for Carnival and Mass Events

Sharefil Gaillard -
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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Snake Bites Rising in Saint Lucia as Reptiles Invade More Communities

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Recent snake bite incidents, including a security guard at Bois’ D Orange and a three-year-old girl in Millet, has brought attention to a worrying environmental trend as agriculture officials confirm that snake sightings and bites are ticking upward across...
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This New Caribbean Climate Game Won’t Let Kids Win Unless They Take Action in Real Life

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As climate change continues to threaten the Caribbean's fragile ecosystems, UNICEF and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have relaunched an innovative digital game that challenges young people to move beyond screens and become active environmental champions in their...
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Government Advances Disability Unit and Artificial Limb Centre Initiatives

Sharefil Gaillard -
The Government of Saint Lucia is moving ahead with plans to strengthen services for persons living with disabilities through the establishment of a dedicated Disabilities Unit and the creation of the Saint Lucia Artificial Limb Centre. Minister for Persons with...
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Swimmers at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Club recorded improvements in approximately 78 percent of their personal-best times over the...

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