News Releases

Emergency Water Supply Interruption Expected for Northern Saint Lucia

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 12, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – February 11, 2025 – Residents across the north of Saint Lucia could face a temporary water supply interruption this Thursday, February 13, as the Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) carries out emergency repairs on...

Health

Health Ministry Breaks Ground On Gros-Islet Polyclinic Expansion For 24-Hour Healthcare Service

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 12, 2025

Castries, February 11, 2025 - With a symbolic sod-turning ceremony at the Gros-Islet Polyclinic, the Ministry of Health, Wellness & Elderly Affairs has officially launched critical infrastructural upgrades as part of its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)...

Crime

Young Mother Gunned Down in Corinth: Police Investigate Shocking Daylight Murder

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 11, 2025

CORINTH, ST. LUCIA – Gun violence has rocked the community of Corinth as a young mother is shot and killed in broad daylight on Tuesday afternoon. The victim has been identified as Alana Bernard, a mother of three, whose...

News Releases

Jeremiah Norbert Refutes Allen Chastanet’s Claims of Government Assistance After His Accident

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 11, 2025

Minister for disabilities Jeremiah Norbert has addressed the press, revisiting the ordeal of his devastating motorcycle accident that left him with life-altering injuries—an experience he hopes never to relive. Struggling to maintain his composure during the Cabinet brief Monday,...

Crime

Gunfire Erupts in Castries: Child Injured, Roads Blocked, No Suspect in Custody

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 10, 2025

Castries was rocked by gunfire today as shots rang out near the Reclamation Grounds around 12:55 p.m., sending shockwaves through the bustling city. Reports indicate that a gunman opened fire, damaging two vehicles and leaving a child injured. Fortunately,...

Emergency

Three-Vehicle Collision at Barre d’Isle Under Investigation

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - February 10, 2025

Emergency responders were dispatched to Barre d’Isle on Saturday afternoon following a three-vehicle collision that occurred at 3:07 PM. The crash prompted a rapid response from emergency medical personnel, who assessed four individuals at the scene. While three patients...

Emergency

Fire Engulfs Vacant Building on Hospital Road, Thick Smoke Alarms Residents

Staff Writer - February 9, 2025

A massive fire erupted in a vacant building on Hospital Road early Sunday morning, sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky and prompting a rapid response from emergency services. The inferno, which broke out mid morning on February...

Emergency

Serious Head-On Collision on Millennium Highway Leaves Five Injured, Authorities Investigating

Staff Writer - February 9, 2025

A severe head-on collision on the Millennium Highway Saturday afternoon left five people injured, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. The crash, which occurred around 2:52 p.m., saw multiple first responders rushing to the scene to assess the...

Crime

Saint Lucia Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Incident, Suspect in Custody

Staff Writer - February 8, 2025

(Castries, Saint Lucia, February 8, 2025) – A Saint Lucia police officer sustained a dislocated collarbone on Thursday evening after a high-speed confrontation with a motorcyclist who refused to comply with law enforcement directives. The incident unfolded on Coral...

Business

Soufriere Sets Cruise Tourism Milestone with Historic Four-Vessel Docking

Staff Writer - February 8, 2025

(Soufriere, Saint Lucia, February 7, 2025) – Soufriere’s cruise tourism industry continues to surge as the arrival of four luxury vessels—Evrima of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Royal Clipper of Star Clippers, Emerald Sakara of Emerald Cruises, and Sea Cloud of...

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