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Crime

Two Men Charged with Attempted Murder After Brutal Choiseul Chopping Attack

Staff Writer - February 7, 2025

CHOISEUL, SAINT LUCIA – Vaughn Mark of Victoria, Choiseul, and Kendal Sansion of Sapphire Estate, Laborie, have been charged with four counts of Attempted Murder each following a gruesome chopping attack that left four victims seriously injured in Industry,...

Crime

Tourists Targeted in Trou Vollant Beach Attacks as Police Struggle with Limited Resources

Staff Writer - February 7, 2025

ROSEAU – Trou Vollant Beach, a once-tranquil escape near Roseau, is now the center of growing safety concerns following two alarming armed robbery incidents. On Wednesday, police arrested four young males—ages 14, 15, 16, and 19—from the Coolietown area after...

Arts

Ecumenical Service Commemorating Saint Lucia’s 46th Independence Anniversary Focus’s on Unity

Staff Writer - February 7, 2025

Castries, February 6, 2025 - Preparations are well underway for the hosting of the National Ecumenical Service, a staple on the calendar of activities commemorating Saint Lucia’s Anniversary Independence celebrations. The Service, which will mark the island’s 46th Independence, will be...

Business

World Bank and CDB Conduct Joint Country Portfolio Performance Review in Saint Lucia

Staff Writer - February 6, 2025

February 6, 2025 – Castries, Saint Lucia – The World Bank (WB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recently conducted a Joint Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) in Saint Lucia from January 27-30, 2025. The review focused on enhancing...

Business

New US Tariffs on Chinese Imports Threaten to Drive Up Consumer Prices Across America

Staff Writer - February 6, 2025

A newly imposed 10% tariff on all Chinese-made products is expected to raise the cost of everything from inexpensive online apparel to toys and electronic devices such as computers and cellphones. The move comes a day after President Donald Trump...

Business

USPS Suspends China Parcels, Disrupting Global E-Commerce and Impacting St. Lucian Shoppers

Staff Writer - February 6, 2025

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has abruptly halted all incoming international parcels from China and Hong Kong, sending shockwaves through global e-commerce. This decision follows new U.S. trade regulations, including the termination of the "de minimis" exemption, which...

Business

Caribbean Galaxy Invests $400,000 in OKEU Hospital Expansion, Boosting Saint Lucia’s Healthcare Future

Staff Writer - February 5, 2025

Saint Lucia’s healthcare sector is set to receive a major upgrade as the government moves forward with plans to complete the highly anticipated fifth wing of the Owen King European Union (OKEU) Hospital. This ambitious expansion, aimed at enhancing...

Health

Ben Emmanuel Appointed Chairperson of Millennium Heights Medical Complex Board as Government Strengthens Healthcare Leadership

Staff Writer - February 5, 2025

The Government of Saint Lucia has officially appointed former Cabinet Secretary Ben Emmanuel as the new chairperson of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex Board, signaling a strategic move to enhance the island’s healthcare governance. The announcement, made by Minister...

Crime

Education Ministry Rallies Behind Five-Year-Old Victim of Brutal Choiseul Attack, Condemns Violence Against Children

Staff Writer - February 5, 2025

The Ministry of Education has expressed unwavering support for five-year-old Bradley Labadie, a student of Delcer Combined School, who was among four victims of a shocking chopping attack in Industry, Choiseul last Friday. The horrifying incident has sparked national...

Business

St. Lucia Responds to US Policy Shifts: Task Forces Mobilized to Address Economic and Immigration Impact

Staff Writer - February 5, 2025

As the United States continues to roll out new policies on tariffs and immigration, St. Lucia is bracing for the economic ripple effects that could impact citizens, particularly in the rising cost of food and migration concerns. The government...

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