Emergency

Pilots and Passengers Unharmed After Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Choiseul

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 10, 2026

Four passengers and two pilots escaped unharmed after a helicopter made a precautionary emergency landing in a field in Choiseul on Monday afternoon. According to St Lucia Helicopters, the aircraft encountered a technical issue shortly after departing from Hewanorra International...

Business

New India Assurance Bois D’Orange Branch Temporarily Closed Following Fire at Computer World Building

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 9, 2026

The New India Assurance Company (T&T) Limited has announced the temporary closure of its Bois D’Orange branch following the devastating fire that destroyed the Computer World Building between March 6 and 7. In a public notice issued on March 8,...

Emergency

Lithium-Ion Batteries and Modern Technology Pose Growing Challenge for Firefighters as Computer World Blaze Destroys Building

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 7, 2026

Lithium-ion batteries and other modern energy storage technologies continue to pose a significant challenge for firefighters, with the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) highlighting the dangers following a major blaze that destroyed the Computer World building in Bois d’...

Emergency

Fire Destroys Commercial Building Housing Multiple Businesses in Gros Islet

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 7, 2026

A massive overnight fire has destroyed a commercial building in Bois d’Orange, Gros Islet, leaving several businesses, including Computer World and the Environmental Health Department, severely impacted after firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 12 hours. The Saint Lucia Fire...

Crime

Man Charged in Fatal Choc Highway Crash That Claimed Life of Bonne Terre Resident

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 4, 2026

A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a Gros Islet resident earlier this year. Police say Rjae Actie, 23, of Monier, Gros Islet, was formally charged on Monday, March...

Emergency

Statement of Condolence and Support From the Ministry of Equity and Social Justice

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 26, 2026

The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Gender, Older Persons, Labour, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr. Kearny Henry, a dedicated staff member of the Comfort Bay Senior Citizens’ Home,...

Emergency

Three Homes Destroyed in Leslie Land Fire

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 25, 2026

Three dwelling houses were reduced to charred rubble after a fire tore through Leslie Land on Tuesday night, leaving significant structural damage in its wake. Preliminary reports indicate that the Saint Lucia Fire Service responded to the incident with one...

Emergency

Three Dead Following Serious Vehicular Crash at Banse La Grace

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 24, 2026

A mangled wreck is all that remains following a serious vehicular crash that reportedly occurred on Monday night in the Banse La Grace area. Preliminary information indicates that three individuals are believed to have lost their lives in the incident....

Emergency

Saint Lucia Fire Service Responds to 58 Emergencies Over Weekend; Three Major Incidents Under Investigation

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 24, 2026

The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) responded to a total of fifty-eight emergency calls between 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20 and 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, reflecting a busy weekend for emergency personnel across the island. Among...

Emergency

Dennery Man in Critical Condition Following Motorcycle Accident Dies During Transfer Between Medical Facilities

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 19, 2026

A 41-year-old Dennery resident has died following a motorcycle accident, after being transported between two medical facilities during a medical emergency. Official reports from the Saint Lucia Fire Service identifies the deceased as Arniel Emmanuel, 41, of Dennery. Emergency crews...

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