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Public Health Alert: Smoke from Vieux-Fort Landfill Fire Poses Serious Health Risks

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has issued a public health advisory following a fire at the Vieux-Fort Landfill that has caused thick smoke to spread across nearby communities, particularly La Ressource. Authorities warn that the smoke poses...

Police Launch Major Castries Operation Following Deadly Gun Violence

Police launched a major operation in the capital in the early hours of Sunday, August 24, exactly one week after a wave of deadly gun violence left two men dead and several others injured. The operation, which focused on the...

Caribbean Basketball Chief Leslie Collymore Appointed to FIBA 3×3 Commission

The Caribbean Basketball Confederation  proudly announces the appointment of its President, Mr. Leslie Collymore, to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Commission for the 2023–2027 term. This esteemed appointment, confirmed by the FIBA Central Board, is a testament to Mr....

SSDF Launches Mini Agricultural Project to Boost Household Resilience

The Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), operating under the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment, has officially launched a Mini Agricultural Project under its flagship Koudemen Sent Lisi (KSL) Programme, a move aimed at empowering vulnerable households...

Bexon Man Dies in Suspected Drowning at Crownlands River

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has launched an investigation into a suspected drowning incident that claimed the life of a 43-year-old man on Thursday, August 21, 2025. According to police reports, officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Department...

Source Claims Chakadan Daniel and Kimberly De Leon Exhibits Never Missing Despite Commissioner’s Statements

A major twist has emerged in two of Saint Lucia’s most scrutinized investigations — the deaths of Chakadan Daniel and Kimberly De Leon. It turns out that contrary to earlier public statements by Police Commissioner Verne Garde, Saint Lucia...

Saint Lucia Unveils Major Sustainable Investment Projects to Drive National Development

The Government of Saint Lucia, in partnership with Invest Saint Lucia (ISL), has announced two landmark projects aimed at reshaping the island’s economic and social landscape. The initiatives were unveiled during a half-day working meeting themed “Investing in National...

Saint Lucia Shines at Expo 2025 Osaka: Culture, Creativity, and Spirits Steal the Spotlight

Saint Lucia is making a powerful statement on the world stage at Expo 2025 Osaka, with its pavilion captivating thousands of visitors and firmly placing the island’s culture, products, and services in the global spotlight. Featuring the breathtaking imagery of...

Hundreds to Benefit from Short-Term Jobs Under 2025 Summer Stimulus Program

Hundreds of Saint Lucians are set to benefit from short-term employment and community enhancement works under the 2025 Summer Stimulus Program (STEP), launched Monday by the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) in collaboration with Members of Parliament. The five-day...

Man of Unsound Mind Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Choiseul

A man believed to be of unsound mind is dead following a police-involved shooting Monday evening in Choiseul, after an alleged violent altercation with an officer. According to preliminary reports, the deceased reportedly attacked the off-duty officer, who was in...

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PM Pierre Says Emancipation Remains Unfinished as He Calls for Economic Freedom and Justice

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has declared that the work of emancipation remains unfinished, using his Emancipation Day address...