News Releases

Nearly 150 years after the foundations of Saint Lucia’s Civil Code were established, former Prime Minister and legal scholar Dr. Kenny Anthony says the country can no longer afford to delay modernising a legal framework he believes is increasingly...

Police Commissioner Verne Garde has signalled an intensified fight against crime, declaring that the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) will confront offenders, target criminal assets and expand operations as he marks two years at the helm of the...

A new crime prevention strategy is taking shape in Soufriere, bringing police, government agencies and community organisations together in an effort to tackle gang violence and steer vulnerable young people away from crime. The initiative comes amid continuing concern over...

Community Tourism Agency CEO Daliah Garde says efforts are underway to formalise marine services at Barons Drive, Soufriere, while creating greater opportunities for residents to benefit from the community’s expanding tourism sector. The initiative brings together boat operators, residents and...

The United Workers Party (UWP) is demanding greater transparency from the Government over Saint Lucia’s Third-Country National arrangement with the United States, raising questions about security screening, immigration status, costs and what happens if transferred individuals seek to remain...

Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education has unveiled a sweeping package of reforms and support systems to mark the opening of the 2026–2027 academic year. Students returned back to school on Tuesday September 1st. During his Back-to-School Address, Minister for...

Saint Lucia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Alva Baptiste says the United Kingdom’s decision to impose visa requirements on Saint Lucians may not be permanent, revealing that the two countries remain in dialogue over the controversial measure. Baptiste disclosed that he held...

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says Housing and Local Government Minister Richard Frederick has been placed on administrative leave while matters concerning the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) are reviewed. Pierre said the temporary measure is intended to allow...

Saint Lucia will begin receiving the first group of transferees under a bilateral third-country nationals arrangement with the United States this week, Minister for External Affairs Alva Baptiste has announced Monday. Speaking on the matter, Baptiste said six people, five...

The Saint Lucia National Trust is intensifying efforts to preserve Choiseul’s endangered craft traditions by encouraging greater participation among children and young Saint Lucians. Deputy Director Finola Jennings-Clarke highlighted the concern during an Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration, where craftswomen from...