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12,000 Strong: Jazz & Arts Festival Breaks Records with Explosive Opening Night

#The 2025 Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival kicked off in explosive fashion at the Mindoo Phillip Park in Marchand on April 30th, drawing a crowd of over 12,000 people in what Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire described as...

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 of three individuals and left another hospitalized. Emergency responders from the Castries and Babonneau Fire Stations were dispatched to the scene...

Rayneau Group Rolls Out Major Salary Increases Amid Soaring Cost of Living

Castries, Saint Lucia — As the rising cost of living places greater pressure on households across Saint Lucia and the region, one of the country’s largest private employers has stepped up with a decisive show of support for its...

Daring Rescue at Petit Piton After Tourist Falls During Hike

A dramatic rescue operation unfolded on the slopes of Petit Piton late Tuesday afternoon after a male hiker reportedly slipped and fell during a climb, prompting a swift emergency response involving firefighters and experienced mountain guides. According to eyewitness accounts,...

Police Investigate Creators’ Alliance Amid Ponzi Scheme Concerns

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has launched an official investigation into the controversial “Creators’ Alliance” initiative, which captured national attention in early April after numerous participants raised concerns about being scammed. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Luke De Freitas...

Police Officer Accused in Missing Rifle Case Out on Bail, Placed on Suspension

A police officer arrested in connection with the disappearance of an M16 rifle is now out on bail and has been officially suspended from duty, according to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force. During a press conference last week, Assistant...

A’ila Resorts Unveils $1.3 Billion Mega-Development in Saint Lucia at Investment Summit

Castries, Saint Lucia – April 28, 2025 – Saint Lucia is poised to welcome the Caribbean's largest hotel development, following the unveiling of the ambitious $1.3 billion A'ila Resorts project at the Caribbean Investment Summit 25 in Antigua. Representatives of...

Sizzla Brings Fire and Heart to Jazz Festival Opening

Reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji has touched down in Saint Lucia with a blazing message of love, unity, and cultural pride as he prepares to open the 2025 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival. The legendary Jamaican artist will take...

Coconut Bay Leads Earth Day Cleanup Drive at Vieux Fort Pond, Inspiring Community Action

The Vieux Fort Fisheries, affectionately known as the Pond, was transformed into a hub of activity as volunteers and a dedicated team led by Coconut Bay Resort and Spa, in collaboration with local partners and volunteers, gathered for a...

Multiple Arrests Made Following $70,000 Drug Bust at Port Vieux Fort

Multiple individuals have been taken into custody following the discovery of a substantial quantity of cannabis resin in a shipment at Port Vieux Fort on Friday. Customs officials, working alongside the newly established Gang, Narcotics, and Firearms Unit (GNFU),...

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Caribbean Basketball Boss Encouraged by Region’s International Participation

The Caribbean is making its mark on the international basketball scene like never before, with a record number of...