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Driver Survives Fiery Crash on Union Road

Union, Saint Lucia – March 30, 2025 A terrifying crash along Union Road early Sunday morning left a vehicle engulfed in flames, but miraculously, the lone driver managed to escape with his life. According to the Saint Lucia Fire Service, the...

Chastanet Blasts Government Outside Parliament: Labels 2025/2026 Budget a “La La Land” Fantasy

Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet launched a scathing critique of the government’s 2025/2026 budget outside the House of Assembly on Friday, March 28, accusing the administration of ignoring pressing national issues and burdening citizens with increased taxes and empty promises. Standing...

Team Saint Lucia Eyes Caribbean Trophy Glory as Marcel Punches Way to Finals

Team Saint Lucia continued its dominant run at the Caribbean Trophy Tournament Friday night, with elite boxer Kyle Marcel delivering a standout performance to secure a place in the 75kg senior finals. Marcel, seeking redemption after a previous loss to...

Choiseul Murder Suspect Charged Following Major Police Manhunt

A resident of La Pointe, Choiseul, has been formally charged with murder in connection with the death of Ken Joseph Ismael, also known as Joseph Hippolyte, following a coordinated police operation that drew on significant public support. On March 20,...

Dr. King Calls for Unity, Responsibility and Investment in Saint Lucia’s Future.

Castries, Saint Lucia — In a wide-ranging and impassioned interview, prominent medical professional and entrepreneur Dr. Stephen King laid bare his thoughts on some of the most pressing national issues, emphasizing the critical role of tourism and health in...

Historic Cetacean Forum in Saint Lucia Signals New Era for Marine Conservation in the Caribbean

In a groundbreaking step toward regional marine conservation, the Caribbean Cetacean Society (CCS), with support from the French Embassy to the Eastern Caribbean States, Barbados, and the OECS, hosted the Regional Forum on Cetacean Management at the Harbor Club...

Tropical Shipping Sounds Alarm Over U.S. Sanctions on Chinese-Built Ships

Tropical Shipping is sounding the alarm over a proposed U.S. tariff that could severely disrupt trade across the Caribbean. In a strongly worded response to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the company condemned the move as a “crippling blow”...

Danaii Cooman Lands Big Win for Saint Lucia on Opening Night of Caribbean Trophy Boxing Championships

GUADELOUPE – March 27, 2025 — Saint Lucia got off to a flying start at the 2025 Caribbean Trophy Boxing Championships, with rising star Danaii Cooman delivering a statement victory on opening night in Guadeloupe. The 18-year-old pugilist from Vieux...

Health, Security, and Infrastructure Set to Receive Significant Funding in Saint Lucia’s 2025-2026 Budget

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre delivered his address in the House of Parliament, outlining the government’s projected capital expenditure, revenue estimates, and financing for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The Prime Minister began by highlighting the government’s planned capital...

UWP Slams Minister Frederick Over “Racist” Remarks and Attacks on Women

The United Workers Party (UWP) has launched a scathing criticism against Housing Minister Richard Frederick, accusing him of perpetuating racism and launching sustained verbal attacks on women through his weekly talk show. In a statement issued this week, the opposition...

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Deadly Shooting in Barre Denis Pushes Homicide Count to 22

The community of Barre Denis was rocked by violence on Wednesday afternoon after a deadly shooting claimed the lives...