News Releases

As Saint Lucia marks the Christmas season, the newly appointed Minister for Equity, Labour, Gender and Elderly Affairs, Social Justice and Consumer Welfare Hon. Emma Hippolyte has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building a fairer, more inclusive society where economic...

A family in Soufrière is mourning the loss of a loved one following a fatal shooting just two days before Christmas. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Kenton Henry of Victoria Chouseul, who was shot in the Palmiste area...

In continued pursuit of a safe, welcoming and resilient Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) hosted a high-level strategic consultation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, convening senior government officials, law enforcement leadership, and industry stakeholders...

A strengthened partnership between the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is continuing to expand mobility and inclusion for persons with disabilities across Saint Lucia. Through a recent...

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission expresses its full solidarity with the Governments and peoples of Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica following the decision by the Government of the United States of America to revoke visa access for certain categories of their citizens. The OECS acknowledges,...

On Sunday December 21, 2025, about 4:05 p.m., Officers attached to the Police Marine Unit, Vieux Fort and the Criminal Investigations Department, Southern Division launched an investigation into the suspected drowning at Il Pirata Beach, Vieux Fort.   The victim has...

As Saint Lucia grapples with rising living costs and ongoing infrastructure challenges, the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) rolled out a timely economic intervention through its Christmas Stimulus Programme, also known as the STEP Programme, providing short-term employment...

Housing Minister Richard Frederick has pledged an aggressive expansion of Saint Lucia’s housing construction programme, declaring it a top priority as the Thirteenth Parliament gets underway. Speaking with reporters outside Parliament ahead of the inaugural sitting last week, Frederick signalled...

A suspected drowning has been reported at a beach in Vieux Fort, where the body of a man suspected to be in his late 30s was recovered on Sunday. Authorities say preliminary information suggests that the man appeared to have...

Opinion Piece With Commissioner of Police Verne Garde announcing a gun amnesty for 2026, questions are already being asked about whether such an initiative will truly reduce gun crime or simply repeat the mistakes of the past. Gun amnesties are...