News Releases

Equity Ministry Champions Festive Spirit with Support from Taiwan & Simply Help Foundation

Staff Writer - January 7, 2025

Castries, January 6, 2025- The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Simply Help Foundation, has reaffirmed their dedication to equity, inclusion, and empowerment. On December 11, 2024,...

Emergency

St Lucia Records First Road Fatality for 2025

Staff Writer - January 6, 2025

The alarming frequency of motor vehicle crashes in Saint Lucia has once again been highlighted following a fatal collision over the weekend. The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) has confirmed that on Saturday, January 4, 2025, emergency personnel responded...

News Releases

Another Saint Lucian Makes The West Indies U19 T20 World Cup Team

Staff Writer - January 6, 2025

Castries, St. Lucia – 18 year old left arm medium pacer Selena Ross is among the 15 women West Indies U19 Womens’ T20 World Cup squad. The announcement by Cricket West Indies on (December 23, 2024), marks Ross’ debut on the...

News Releases

Saint Lucia Welcomes International Marathoners for the Eastern Caribbean Challenge 2025

Staff Writer - January 6, 2025

Veteran marathoners and running enthusiasts from across the globe have arrived on Saint Lucian shores for an intense long-distance race on January 6th. The Eastern Caribbean Challenge 2025 is being jointly hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries,...

Health

China’s Mystery Respiratory Virus Outbreak Raises Global Health Concerns

Staff Writer - January 5, 2025

Saint Lucians are closely monitoring reports of a new respiratory virus outbreak in China, where hospitals are said to be overcrowded. Health authorities there are implementing emergency measures to contain the spread. The virus, identified as human metapneumovirus (HMPV),...

Emergency

Saint Lucia Fire Service Reports on 2024 Emergency Calls and Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety

Staff Writer - January 4, 2025

As the year comes to a close, the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) has conducted a comprehensive review of all emergency calls received in 2024. These incidents have been categorized into four primary response areas: Fire Emergencies, Medical Calls,...

Crime

RSLPF Seize Suspected Cannabis, Firearm, Ammunition and Cocaine in Drug Busts

Staff Writer - January 3, 2025

On Monday, December 16, 2024, about 12:10 p.m., police officers attached to the Drug Unit, in conjunction with the Customs and Excise Department, interdicted a quantity of suspected cannabis in a consignment at the Vigie Cargo Shed in Castries. A...

Emergency

Overcrowding and Extended waiting times at Accident and Emergency Department

Staff Writer - December 30, 2024

Castries, Saint Lucia (30th December 2024): The Owen King EU Hospital (OKEUH) of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC) is issuing a public advisory in response to the overcrowding and resultant increased waiting times being experienced in the Accident and Emergency Department...

Crime

Probe Launched into the Discovery of Marc Bexon Homicide

Staff Writer - December 30, 2024

On Saturday, 28 December 2024, about 2:35 a.m., investigators attached to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Castries received a report of a homicide at Marc, Bexon, located in Castries. At the scene, detectives discovered the motionless body of a...

Crime

Wanted: Antigua Police on the Hunt for St Lucian Man Accused of Fraud

Staff Writer - December 28, 2024

Law enforcement authorities in Antigua are seeking the assistance of the public to locate St. Lucian national Lisbert Evans. The fugitive is wanted for several allegations of fraud. Evans has reportedly been evading capture for an extended period, despite...

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