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Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in New York as US Moves to Reshape Venezuela

Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty during their first court appearance in New York following their capture in a United States military operation, according to CNN. CNN reported that Maduro appeared defiant...

RSS Sets Security Priorities for 2026, Vows Stronger Regional Cooperation

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...

U.S. Indictment Against Maduro Puts Spotlight on Caribbean Drug Transit Routes

A 25-page United States federal indictment against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro outlines allegations of narco-terrorism, large-scale cocaine trafficking, and weapons offences, while also referencing the Caribbean as a key transit corridor in the alleged drug-smuggling network. The developments come...

Trump Says U.S. Will Oversee Venezuela Until “Safe and Judicious” Transition Is Achieved

United States President Donald Trump has said the U.S. will effectively oversee Venezuela’s governance until what he described as a “safe, proper and judicious transition” of power can take place, signalling a dramatic escalation in Washington’s position on the...

Flights to and from Saint Lucia Disrupted as US Air Travel Issues Trigger Delays and Cancellations

Travel to and from Saint Lucia was significantly disrupted on Saturday, January 3, 2026, after flight operations involving the United States were impacted by delays and cancellations affecting airports across the Caribbean. In a travel advisory issued earlier today, the...

Venezuela Seeks Proof of Life of President Maduro After U.S. Bombing Attack, Ambassador Says

Venezuelan authorities are seeking proof of life of President Nicolás Maduro following a bombing attack carried out by the United States in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, according to Venezuela’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, Leiff Escanola. Speaking with...

Young Man Succumbs to Stab Wounds in Castries; First Homicide Recorded for 2026

Young Man Succumbs to Stab Wounds in Castries; First Homicide Recorded for 2026 A young man has died after sustaining multiple stab wounds during an altercation in Castries on Friday evening, marking the first homicide for 2026, according to police...

Trump Says Maduro Captured and Removed From Venezuela In US Led Operation

United States President Donald J. Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of Venezuela following what he described as a large-scale U.S. military operation. In a statement posted on his verified...

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Felt Across the Eastern Caribbean

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded on Friday, January 2, 2026, sending tremors across several territories in the Eastern Caribbean, according to preliminary data from the Seismic Research Centre. The quake struck at approximately 5:48 p.m., with its epicentre located...

Shervon Matthieu Named Saint Lucia Daily Post’s Person of the Year Leading GNFU to Major Arrests, Drug and Firearm Seizures in 2025

Shervon Matthieu has been selected as Saint Lucia Daily Post’s Person of the Year for 2025 in recognition of his leadership during a year that saw sustained arrests, major drug interdictions, firearm recoveries, and measurable disruption of organized criminal...

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New Committee Signals Fresh Start for Dennery Carnival 2026

A new chapter is unfolding for Dennery Carnival, as the Dennery Carnival Planning Committee has announced the installation of...