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A Male Tourist is Suspected to Have Drowned in Soufriere

Emergency personnel from the Saint Lucia Fire Service have confirmed the suspected drowning of an adult male in Soufrière earlier today. According to information received by The Saint Lucia Daily Post, the victim—an adult male believed to be a guest...

Crown Drops Murder Charges in Alicia Hunte’s Killing

After more than a decade under scrutiny, Tristan Francis walked out of the High Court a free man on Wednesday, as the Crown Prosecution officially withdrew the case against him in the 2011 murder of Alicia Hunte, a 22-year-old...

PUBLIC ALERT: Surge in Scam Messages and Calls Targeting Bank Customers in Saint Lucia

The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia (BASL) is urgently warning members of the public to remain vigilant in the face of a troubling spike in scam text messages and fraudulent phone calls targeting customers of local financial institutions. In an...

NEWS UPDATE: Body Believed to be That of Missing Tourist Found in Rodney Bay

Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia – The search for missing American tourist Travis Wyant has ended in tragedy. Police have confirmed that his body was discovered near the water in Rodney Bay shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Wyant, 35,...

Digicel Shuts Down Loop News and Plans Closure of SportsMax Amid Strategic Shift

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia (July 8, 2025) – Telecommunications provider Digicel has announced a major shake-up of its regional operations with the immediate closure of its popular digital news platform, Loop News, and plans to wind down regional sports broadcaster...

Law enforcement authorities in Saint Lucia are grappling with an increasingly dangerous reality: the illegal importation of firearms through its ports

The recent recovery of 17 firearms at Port Castries, including AR-15 rifles, high-capacity magazines, and tactical gear, has exposed a growing threat to national security and public safety on the small island nation. A seizure, which occurred on August 22,...

Norbert Calls for Unified Action as Gun Violence Spreads Across Saint Lucia

Crime Prevention Minister Jeremiah Norbert has voiced serious concerns over the recent spike in gun-related violence across Saint Lucia, attributing the wave of homicides to retaliatory gang attacks and organized crime. His comments come amid growing public anxiety following...

Cocaine Seized Worth Over $1 Million Police Say

Law enforcement officials have disclosed that 50 kilograms of cocaine recovered during a police operation on July 3rd carries an estimated street value of EC $1.3 million. The high-value seizure was the result of a joint anti-drug operation carried out...

NEWS ALERT: American Tourist Missing in Saint Lucia – Family, Police, and U.S. Embassy Appeal for Help

Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia – July 7, 2025.  An urgent search is underway for Travis Wyant, a U.S. national who has gone missing while vacationing in Saint Lucia. Wyant, who is from Grayson, Georgia, was last seen at approximately...

PM Pierre Declares Zero Tolerance for Crime Amid Recent Surge in Violence

Addressing the media ahead of Monday’s Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre delivered a hard-hitting message on the escalating crime wave gripping Saint Lucia in recent days. The Prime Minister reaffirmed his administration's unwavering stance on law enforcement and...

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Shopping Lists and Flower Festival Bring Lessons to Life at Dame Pearlette

Pupils at Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School put their maths skills to the test and stepped into colourful cultural...