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SSDF Honours High-Achieving Students in 2025 CPEA Examinations

Castries, October 10, 2025 — The Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), an implementing agency of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment, hosted a Student Recognition Ceremony to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of students whose parents...

Courts Optical and Ministry of Education Partner to Celebrate World Sight Day 2025

Courts Optical Saint Lucia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, joined the global celebration of World Sight Day 2025 under the theme “Love Your Eyes.” The event highlighted the importance of protecting vision health and reinforced Courts Optical’s commitment...

Update: Body Recovered Following Suspected Drowning at Marisule Beach

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force wishes to provide an update on the suspected drowning incident that occurred at Marisule Beach, Gros Islet, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.  Earlier today, Thursday, October 9, 2025, about 11:45 a.m., the body of...

Jannou Credit Union Awards Scholarships to Eight New Students at SALCC

The Jannou Credit Union has expanded its commitment to education by adding eight new students to its roster of scholarship and bursary recipients attending the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. The awards were presented during the company’s annual Scholarship...

St. Lucia Development Bank Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the St. Lucia Development Bank (SLDB) organized a breast cancer awareness walk on Sunday, bringing together staff, community members, and health advocates to stand in solidarity with those affected by the disease. The...

RSLPF Investigates Suspected Drowning at Marisule Beach

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, about 4:50 p.m., officers attached to the Rodney Bay Police Station responded to a report of a suspected drowning at Marisule Beach, Gros  Islet.  Preliminary investigations reveal that a group of four individuals had been kayaking...

Three Port Castries Employees Arrested in Connection with Vieux Fort Drug Bust

Police have arrested three employees of Port Castries, including a customs officer, on Monday, October 7. While details surrounding the arrests remain unclear, reports suggest the matter is linked to a police operation at the Vieux Fort Port in May,...

Young Footballer Feared Dead in Marisule Beach Tragedy

Tragedy struck on Tuesday afternoon at Marisule Beach when a kayaking expedition ended in heartbreak for a group of four young men. Reports indicate that the group encountered difficulties while out at sea, resulting in two individuals managing to make...

Fire at Deglos Landfill Brought Under Partial Control. Crews Continue Round-the-Clock Effort

Firefighters and landfill personnel continue to battle a stubborn blaze at the Deglos Landfill, which has been burning since the early hours of Thursday morning. Officials say the fire, which began spontaneously, is now under partial control, though smoke...

New “No Right Turn” Rule Part of Traffic Regulation Regime, King Says

A new traffic measure introduced by the Ministry of Infrastructure is stirring frustration among commuters as motorists adjust to the “no right turn” rule from the Computer World junction into northbound traffic. The initiative, announced by Infrastructure Minister Stephenson King,...

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Shopping Lists and Flower Festival Bring Lessons to Life at Dame Pearlette

Pupils at Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School put their maths skills to the test and stepped into colourful cultural...