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Saint Lucia Mobilises Communities to Unlock Green Funding and Drive Climate Projects

Staff Writer - August 7, 2026

Saint Lucia is shifting its climate agenda from policy to action, with government and civil society joining forces to turn ambitious environmental commitments into practical community projects that can attract funding and deliver measurable results. The Department of Sustainable Development...

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Family Escapes as Four-Bedroom Home Destroyed by Fire in Gros Islet

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 6, 2026

A family narrowly escaped tragedy on Thursday after a four-bedroom home in Reduit, Gros Islet was engulfed by fire, forcing the occupants to flee for their lives. The Saint Lucia Fire Service responded to the emergency at approximately 12:32 p.m....

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Three Road Emergencies in Hours Leave Multiple People Injured Across Saint Lucia

Sharefil Gaillard - August 3, 2026

Three separate road emergencies within hours kept the Saint Lucia Fire Service on the move over the weekend, leaving multiple people injured, including two pedestrians struck in separate incidents—one of them in an alleged hit-and-run. The most recent incident occurred...

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First Category 5 Hurricane of 2026 Forms in Pacific, No Threat to Caribbean

Sharefil Gaillard - July 28, 2026

Hurricane Genevieve has become the first Category 5 hurricane of 2026 after undergoing explosive strengthening over the eastern Pacific Ocean, marking a significant milestone in this year's hurricane season. Despite its impressive intensity, forecasters say the powerful storm poses...

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Fire Service Shuts Down Claims of Fire at New Saint Jude Hospital

Sharefil Gaillard - July 27, 2026

The Saint Lucia Fire Service has firmly dismissed claims circulating online that the new Saint Jude Hospital has experienced a fire since becoming operational, stating that no such incident has ever been recorded. The clarification comes amid growing public speculation...

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Police Identify Deceased Child as Fatal Vieux Fort Highway Crash Investigation Continues

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - July 23, 2026

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has identified the victim of Wednesday's fatal vehicular collision along the Vieux Fort–Laborie Highway as five-year-old Kervil Lawrence of Piaye, Choiseul. Road Safety and Traffic Investigations officers attached to the Vieux Fort Police Station...

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Five-Year-Old Killed, Three Others Injured in Vieux Fort Crash

Sharefil Gaillard - July 22, 2026

A five-year-old child has died following a motor vehicle accident in Vieux Fort on Wednesday afternoon that left three other occupants injured. The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) responded to the incident at approximately 2:35 pm, where emergency personnel encountered...

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Saint Lucia’s Leaders Unite in Emotional Tribute as Venezuela Closes Book of Condolences for Earthquake Victims

Staff Writer - July 22, 2026

The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has expressed profound gratitude to the Government and people of Saint Lucia following an overwhelming show of solidarity during the closing of its Book of Condolences for the thousands of victims...

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

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - July 21, 2026

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

Staff Writer - July 19, 2026

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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