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New Export Rules Could Block Saint Lucia Sea Moss Shipments to the U.S.

Staff Writer - May 26, 2026

Saint Lucia’s rapidly expanding sea moss industry is now facing stricter international export requirements, as exporters are being warned that shipments without key certification documents could be denied entry into overseas markets. Chief Executive Officer of Export Saint Lucia, Sunita...

Health

Blind Welfare Association Urges Saint Lucians to Move Beyond Sympathy and Take Action

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - May 21, 2026

The St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA) is calling on Saint Lucians to move beyond sympathy and take meaningful action toward building a more inclusive society for persons living with blindness and visual impairment. This comes as it observes...

Business

Doctors Challenge NIC’s Interpretation of Laws on Sick Leave Benefits for Families in Crisis

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - May 20, 2026

The debate surrounding eligibility for National Insurance Corporation (NIC) sickness benefits has intensified, with the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) strongly opposing what it describes as a policy position that could unfairly impact vulnerable families already facing...

Business

NIC Says Family-Related Absences Do Not Qualify for Sickness Benefits

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - May 19, 2026

The National Insurance Corporation (NIC) has issued a clarification on sickness benefit claims amid growing public questions over what circumstances qualify contributors for payment under the scheme. In a statement issued Tuesday, the NIC said it has recently received medical...

Education

“School Must Be a Safe Space”: Casimir Speaks on Classroom Incident Amid National Outcry

Staff Writer - May 18, 2026

Education Minister Kenson Casimir says his “biggest concern” remains the safety and wellbeing of students as public outrage intensifies over an alleged classroom incident in which a teacher reportedly threw an object at a student, leaving the child with...

Emergency

Tapion Hospital Says Patients No Longer Need to Travel Overseas for Some Life-Saving Procedures

Sharefil Gaillard - May 18, 2026

Tapion Hospital has unveiled its new “Founders and Icons Wall,” paying tribute to the individuals who helped shape the institution while showcasing a wave of advanced medical services now transforming healthcare delivery in Saint Lucia. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony,...

Health

Patients Redirected to La Clery as Betty Wells Polyclinic Temporarily Closes

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - May 14, 2026

Patients who would have normally sought medical treatment at the Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic will now be accommodated at the La Clery Wellness Centre from May 13, after the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition announced the temporary...

Business

Saint Lucia’s Biggest Workplace Wellness Challenge Heads to Gros Piton

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - May 14, 2026

The Soufriere Regional Development Foundation (SRDF) and the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) are taking National Sneaker Day 2026 to new heights with the launch of Summit in Sneakers — a high-energy corporate hiking challenge set against the backdrop of...

Health

“We Still Have Bugs”: Betty Wells Staff Refuse to Work as Bed Bug Crisis Persists Despite Deep Cleaning Efforts

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - May 13, 2026

Tensions are escalating at the Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic after healthcare workers reportedly refused to continue working under what they describe as unsafe conditions, claiming that a persistent bed bug infestation remains unresolved despite recent deep cleaning efforts...

Health

Emergency Deep Cleaning Underway After Bed Bug Infestation at Urban Polyclinic

Staff Writer - May 11, 2026

A reported bed bug infestation at the Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic forced healthcare workers to stop operations on Friday, triggering growing public concern over conditions at Saint Lucia’s primary healthcare facilities and prompting an urgent response from the...

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