Emergency

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

Staff Writer - July 19, 2026

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...

Emergency

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

Staff Writer - July 17, 2026

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...

Emergency

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

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - July 17, 2026

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...

Emergency

Death Toll Nears 2,000 as PAHO Launches US$24 Million Emergency Appeal to Prevent Second Health Crisis in Venezuela

Sharefil Gaillard - July 1, 2026

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...

Emergency

Fire Service Urges Stricter Safety Measures for Carnival and Mass Events

Sharefil Gaillard - June 30, 2026

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...

Emergency

Snake Bites Rising in Saint Lucia as Reptiles Invade More Communities

Staff Writer - June 23, 2026

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...

Education

This New Caribbean Climate Game Won’t Let Kids Win Unless They Take Action in Real Life

Staff Writer - June 10, 2026

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...

Emergency

Government Advances Disability Unit and Artificial Limb Centre Initiatives

Sharefil Gaillard - June 5, 2026

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...

Crime

21-Year-Old Woman Fighting for Life After Being Shot in the Head at Bois D’Orange

Sharefil Gaillard - June 5, 2026

A 21-year-old woman is fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit at the Owen King EU Hospital after being shot in the head during an incident in Bois D’Orange on Thursday night. Details surrounding the incident remain limited....

Emergency

Saint Lucia Creates Underwater Strike Teams as Hurricane Season Threatens Coral Reefs

Staff Writer - June 3, 2026

As the Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, Saint Lucia has unveiled a pioneering strategy to safeguard its marine ecosystem. The island has officially introduced the Saint Lucia Coral Reef Response System. This program combines specialized underwater strike teams with...

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