Emergency

Man in Critical Condition After Venomous Snake Bite

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - January 20, 2026

A middle-aged man is fighting for his life at the Owen King EU Hospital after reportedly being bitten by a fer-de-lance, one of the Caribbean’s most venomous snakes. The man, identified as Valence Alfred, was rushed to hospital on Tuesday...

Emergency

Young Man Killed in Head-On Collision Near Marine Base in Vieux Fort

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - January 19, 2026

A tragic head-on collision near the Marine Base in Vieux Fort on Sunday night has claimed the life of a young man, sending shockwaves through the southern community. The fatal crash involved a private motor car and a minibus. Amateur...

Emergency

Multiple Injured in Soufriere Vehicular Accident on Thursday Afternoon

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - January 16, 2026

A vehicular accident in Soufriere on Thursday afternoon left at least twelve people injured, including ten students and a driver, triggering an emergency medical response. Preliminary information indicates that twelve individuals were transported by ambulance, while two others were taken...

Business

“We No Longer Have a Choice”: WASCO’s Ali Anthony Says Desalination a National Necessity

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - January 12, 2026

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,...

Emergency

One Unresponsive, Multiple Injured in Two Separate Accidents Near Sandy Beach

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - January 8, 2026

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...

Emergency

Man Killed, Another Injured in Speedboat Collision off Soufrière

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - January 7, 2026

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...

Business

US Intercepts Two Venezuela-Linked Oil Tankers on January 7 in Escalation of Sanctions Enforcement

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - January 7, 2026

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...

Emergency

Media Fraternity Mourns the Passing of Veteran Journalist Lissa Joseph

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - January 6, 2026

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...

Emergency

Fire Service Responds to Multiple Emergencies Across Saint Lucia Over New Year’s Weekend

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - January 6, 2026

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...

Emergency

RSS Sets Security Priorities for 2026, Vows Stronger Regional Cooperation

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - January 5, 2026

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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