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Crime

Shem Ephraim, 44, Dies After Morne Du Don Shooting; Child Discharged

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 24, 2026

A man identified as Shem Ephraim, 44, has died following Saturday morning’s shooting at Black Stars, Morne Du Don, Castries. The incident also left a woman and a young girl injured. Saint Lucia Daily Post understands that Ephraim sustained multiple...

Crime

Child Among Three Shot as Gunmen Open Fire on Morne Du Don Home

Sharefil Gaillard - October 24, 2026

The community of Morne Du Don Castries was rocked by gunfire Saturday morning leaving one man, a woman and a child believed to be under 10 years old nursing gunshot injuries. Details are still coming in, however, Saint Lucia Daily...

Education

Advance Your Career Without Moving Abroad: Edinburgh Napier Offers Flexible Online Study

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 24, 2026

For professionals seeking to advance their careers, choosing the right university means finding a qualification that supports their ambitions while fitting around everyday responsibilities. Edinburgh Napier University offers a viable option through online learning backed by its status as...

Crime

Grieving Mother Calls for Accountability at Anse Cochon Inquiry

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 24, 2026

The Commission of Inquiry into the July 18 boat collision at Anse Cochon entered another day of witness testimony, this time hearing from grieving relatives of those who died. Their tearful accounts brought the human cost of the tragedy...

Crime

Marvin Gabriel, Two Others Unanimously Found Guilty in Triple Murder of Samantha Eugene, Constant Thomas and Elisha Thomas

Sharefil Gaillard - October 23, 2026

Marvin Gabriel and his two co-defendants, Junior Herman and Shem Bennett, have been unanimously found guilty by a jury in connection with the murders of Samantha Eugene, Constant Thomas and Elisha Thomas. The to three victims were killed at La...

Business

Labour Officers Take Workplace Checks to Choiseul and Laborie

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 23, 2026

Workplace conditions and workers’ rights are in focus as Saint Lucia’s islandwide labour inspection drive reaches businesses in Choiseul and Laborie. Labour Officers visited several establishments on Friday, October 16, checking workplace conditions and engaging employers on their responsibilities under...

Business

Hippolyte Says Government Continues to Explore Measures to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures

Sharefil Gaillard - October 22, 2026

Minister responsible for Consumer Welfare Emma Hippolyte says the Government is continuing to monitor rising prices and explore measures to ease the financial burden on consumers amid increasing fuel costs and pressure on household expenses. Hippolyte acknowledged that international conflicts...

Business

60 Deceased People Identified in PAP Review as 1,912 Await Assistance

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - October 21, 2026

A review of Saint Lucia’s Public Assistance Programme (PAP) has identified 60 deceased people, including 28 beneficiaries and 32 applicants awaiting enrolment, as nearly 2,000 people remain on the waiting list for assistance. The findings emerged from 1,535 household...

Arts

Saamaka Meets Kwéyòl: French Guiana Visitors Share Song and Dance with Emma Hippolyte

Sharefil Gaillard - October 21, 2026

A stop at a Castries store turned into a cultural exchange when members of Association Toe Lobie joined Hon. Emma Hippolyte in song and dance. The encounter added a memorable moment to the French Guiana group’s visit as members...

News Releases

Francis challenges Chastanet to resign as MP over disputed ‘bazooka’ remark

Sharefil Gaillard - October 20, 2026

House Speaker Claudius Francis and Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet exchanged heated words during the October 20 sitting of the House of Assembly, with Francis challenging Chastanet to resign as a Member of Parliament if he could not substantiate a...

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