News Releases

Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire has put Saint Lucia Carnival under the microscope, raising concerns about increasingly revealing costumes, year-round revelry and whether the country’s biggest cultural celebration is losing sight of dignity, responsibility and respect. In a pointed post-Carnival reflection, Malzaire...

A petition calling for urgent speed-control measures along the Micoud North Highway was rejected in the Senate on Thursday, despite warnings that residents continue to face serious risks while crossing and using the busy roadway. Opposition Senator Elisha Norbert presented...

Saint Lucia made its presence felt at one of world football’s most recognisable venues on Wednesday, with the island’s branding lighting up Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium before an international football audience. The high-profile display came during Arsenal’s final pre-season match against...

Education Minister Kenson Casimir says Saint Lucia’s schools must go beyond academic achievement and do more to prepare students for the realities of the workplace and adult life. Casimir acknowledged that while students are receiving strong academic foundations, greater emphasis...

Swimmers at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Club recorded improvements in approximately 78 percent of their personal-best times over the last school year, following a significant increase in training at the Rodney Bay-based club. The results come after RAC expanded its...

At just seven years old, Sir Halo Maximin has already done what many musicians spend a lifetime dreaming of — win at the world-famous Apollo Theater, perform at the Barclays Center and capture the attention of New York television...

Saint Lucia will have the power to reject any individual proposed for transfer from the United States under a controversial third-country arrangement. External Affairs Minister Alva Baptiste insists that the agreement is non-binding and does not give Washington an...

Andrew “The Biscuit Man” thought his night was over. He had finished his performance at Color Me Red and was already back in the artistes’ room when security suddenly came looking for him. Soca superstar Machel Montano wanted to...

Saint Lucians are facing an egg squeeze, with shortages at supermarkets and mini marts prompting some retailers to limit customers to just one carton as government moves to address disruptions in local supply. Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir confirmed Tuesday that...

Police have formally charged Soufrière resident Lester Jean, better known as “Soya,” with trespassing and grievous harm following an alleged attack on a yacht owner. Jean was arrested and charged on August 7 after a report was made to law...