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Will the 2026 Gun Amnesty Work

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...

Police Recover High-Powered Firearms, Ammunition in Coordinated Operations

A series of coordinated law enforcement operations conducted on December 19 in Choiseul and Canaries have resulted in the recovery of two high-powered firearms, ammunition, and the arrest of several individuals, as authorities intensify efforts to curb gun and...

Tapion Hospital Welcomes Dr. Tracy Semei as New Medical Director

Tapion Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Tracy Semei as its new Medical Director. A respected clinician and healthcare leader, Dr. Semei will serve as the hospital’s senior clinical authority, guiding the delivery of safe, efficient,...

Mobile Surveillance Cameras Installed to Boost Security in Castries

With increased foot traffic expected during the festive season, authorities in Castries are moving to reinforce public safety by deploying new mobile surveillance equipment aimed at supporting police operations during the holiday rush. On Thursday, December 18, Castries Mayor Geraldine...

Police Seek Public Help After Masked Men Rob Touya Airbnb Guests

Police are seeking public assistance with information that could lead to the arrest of two masked men in their investigations into an aggravated burglary. The incident occurred at an Airbnb apartment in Touya, Gros Islet, leaving one woman injured...

Orbtronics Innovation Gala 2025 Showcases Caribbean Tech Ambition

The Orbtronics Innovation Gala 2025 successfully brought together more than 200 innovators, technology leaders, corporate executives, government officials, and industry partners on Sunday, December 14, at Sandals Grande, cementing its status as a premier platform advancing the Caribbean’s innovation...

Coconut Bay and Serenity Bring More Than a Meal to Comfort Bay Seniors This Christmas

On December 18, the sounds of laughter, conversation and festive cheer filled the grounds of the Comfort Bay Senior Citizens Home, a welcome change for residents who, for one afternoon, were reminded that they are neither forgotten nor alone. Management...

Resilience Takes Centre Stage

Written by Dale Carnegie Elliott “Be like water. Flow. Transform. Adapt.” It was more than a theme. It was a reflection of the economic moment. After a five-year hiatus, the Saint Lucia Business Awards 2025 returned on December 15 at the Royalton Resort,...

Two Women Injured After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians in Bois d’Orange

Two adult women were injured Wednesday night after being struck by a motor vehicle in Bois d’Orange, prompting an emergency response from the Saint Lucia Fire Service. Fire officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:17 p.m. on December 17,...

IRD Releases Preliminary List of Participating Businesses Ahead of VAT-Free Day Monday

Saint Lucian consumers will be able to shop for selected goods without paying Value Added Tax (VAT) on Monday, December 22, 2025, as the country observes its officially designated VAT-Free Day, according to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). The IRD...

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Young Caymanian Overcomes Cervical Cancer at 27. Shares Story of Faith and Resilience on World Cancer Day

A 27-year-old Cayman resident is now cancer-free after battling stage 2B cervical cancer and is sharing her story of...