News Releases

Business

Saint Lucia Launches First National Hydro-Meteorological Policy to Strengthen Climate Resilience

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 5, 2025

Saint Lucia has officially launched its first National Hydro-Meteorological Policy, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the island’s preparedness for climate change and weather-related threats. The policy establishes a structured framework for the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services and lays...

Crime

Police Investigate Fatal Incident in Balata, Babonneau

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 5, 2025

Babonneau, Saint Lucia — September 3, 2025 The community of Balata, Babonneau was rocked on Wednesday afternoon following the discovery of a lifeless body. According to reports from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), officers from the Babonneau Police Station...

Crime

Caribbean Experts Unite in St. Lucia to Strengthen Sex Offender Management Practices

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 5, 2025

CASTRIES, St. Lucia — Probation and parole professionals from across the Caribbean have converged in St. Lucia for a groundbreaking two-day conference focused on evidence-based approaches to sex offender management. The initiative seeks to enhance rehabilitation strategies and improve...

News Releases

Team Saint Lucia Poised to Shine at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 4, 2025

The stage is set, the countdown is on, and Team Saint Lucia is ready to make its mark at the World Athletics Championships, scheduled for September 13–21, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. With hearts full of pride and determination, the...

Business

PM Pierre Quadruples Funding for St Lucia Crisis Centre to $240K, Boosting Support for Vulnerable Families

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 4, 2025

Recognizing the increasing demands and evolving needs of local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and non-profits, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, with the support of the Cabinet of Ministers, has decided to increase the government subvention to the St Lucia...

Business

ECSE Launches 3rd Annual Regional Schools Investment Competition

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 4, 2025

The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange (ECSE), in collaboration with its licensed member broker-dealers and the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC), has officially announced the hosting of the 3rd Annual Regional Schools Investment Competition (RSIC). Set to run during October...

Business

CDB President Urges Unified Action to Tackle Caribbean’s “Web of Risks”

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 4, 2025

Bridgetown, Barbados – September 3, 2025 — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has issued a powerful call for Caribbean nations to abandon fragmented solutions and embrace unified, integrated strategies to confront the escalating “web of risks” threatening the region’s...

Crime

Marchand Shooting: Ex-Inmate Shot as Castries Grapples With Rising Gun Violence

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 3, 2025

A man who was recently released from prison was shot Wednesday morning in Marchand, Castries. His current condition remains unknown as authorities continue to investigate the incident. The shooting follows a disturbing wave of gunfire heard throughout the city on...

Arts

Saint Lucia’s Creatives Steal the Spotlight at Expo Japan

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 2, 2025

Saint Lucia’s cultural spirit roared to life on the global stage of Expo Japan in Osaka, as the island’s contingent delivered a full day of electrifying presentations under the banner “Rhythms of Iyanola.” From the raising of the national...

Education

Ministry of Education Implements New Student Deportment Policy Across All Schools

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 1, 2025

The Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology, and Vocational Training has announced the immediate implementation of the Saint Lucia Student Deportment Policy, aimed at fostering dignity, inclusivity, and a positive learning environment across the island’s schools. In a...

1...120121122...200 Page 121 of 200