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Government Advances Disability Unit and Artificial Limb Centre Initiatives

The Government of Saint Lucia is moving ahead with plans to strengthen services for persons living with disabilities through the establishment of a dedicated Disabilities Unit and the creation of the Saint Lucia Artificial Limb Centre. Minister for Persons with...

Fourth Suspect Charged in Ciceron Murder: Police Tighten Net in Killing of ‘Zuzu’

A fourth individual has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Givanni Andrew Joseph, better known as “Zuzu,” as police continue to advance investigations into one of the capital's most closely watched homicide cases. The Royal Saint...

Rising Stars Take the Spotlight at National Primary Schools Calypso and Soca Competition

Saint Lucia's future calypso and soca stars delivered impressive performances at the 2026 National Primary Schools Calypso and Soca Competitions, with organisers praising the quality of talent on display and expressing confidence in the future of the island's cultural...

21-Year-Old Woman Fighting for Life After Being Shot in the Head at Bois D’Orange

A 21-year-old woman is fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit at the Owen King EU Hospital after being shot in the head during an incident in Bois D’Orange on Thursday night. Details surrounding the incident remain limited....

Saint Lucia Takes a Giant Leap in Healthcare: New Genomics Partnership Could Transform Cancer Care and Precision Medicine Across the Caribbean

Saint Lucia is positioning itself at the forefront of a healthcare revolution following the announcement of a strategic partnership between CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Laboratory Services & Consultations Ltd. This partnership promises to bring advanced genetic testing, genomics and...

NCOPT President Admits Public Transport Sector Needs Improvement

President of the National Council on Public Transportation (NCOPT), Godfrey Ferdinand, has acknowledged growing public dissatisfaction with aspects of Saint Lucia's public transportation system, while defending the sector's contribution to national development. During a recent radio interview, several commuters voiced...

Saint Lucia Creates Underwater Strike Teams as Hurricane Season Threatens Coral Reefs

As the Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, Saint Lucia has unveiled a pioneering strategy to safeguard its marine ecosystem. The island has officially introduced the Saint Lucia Coral Reef Response System. This program combines specialized underwater strike teams with...

Aux Lyons Mothers And Fathers Turn Celebration Tradition Into $8,125 Community Lifeline

A long-standing Mother’s Day and Father’s Day tradition in Aux Lyons has once again been transformed into meaningful community support, with this year’s contribution from the mothers raising $8,125 to assist residents, small businesses and the Aux Lyons Combined...

Junior Calypso, Soca and Schools Panorama Competitions Heat Up Lucian Carnival Week

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) says excitement is building around this year’s junior carnival activities, with strong participation from schools across Saint Lucia as the island’s youth take centre stage in Lucian Carnival celebrations. Speaking during an interview...

Saint Lucia Looks Beyond Tourism as Government Courts ‘Mega Investments’

Saint Lucia is sharpening its focus on “mega investments” as government officials move to widen the country’s economic base beyond traditional tourism-led development. The Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage hosted an investment forum on Monday, where...

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Saint Lucia’s Nina Compton Lands Prestigious ESSENCE Honour, Earns Praise from Export Saint Lucia

Saint Lucian culinary star Chef Nina Compton has added another major international accolade to her growing list of achievements...