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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Announces Bold New Campaigns Following Record Breaking Year

Saint Lucia has set a new benchmark in Caribbean tourism, achieving its best-ever performance in 2024 with a 14% increase in visitor arrivals, according to Dexter Percil, Director of Global Marketing at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA). Speaking...

National Taxi Union Denounces Allegations from Former President

Castries, Saint Lucia – May 20, 2025 — The National Taxi Union (NTU) has forcefully rejected what it describes as “blatant lies and unfounded allegations” made by its former president, Lucien Joseph, during a recent radio appearance. The NTU, in...

Prime Minister Defends Post-COVID Economic Strategy, Highlights Growth in Key Sectors

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has defended his administration’s economic strategy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that the government made deliberate efforts to stimulate growth and restore fiscal stability while prioritising the livelihoods of Saint Lucians. Speaking...

Government Boosts Police Safety with Bulletproof Vests and New Prison Escort Vehicle

In a move to strengthen the nation’s internal security, Prime Minister and Minister for National Security, Philip J. Pierre, has announced the immediate provision of bulletproof vests for every officer of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF). The...

Shooting in Grande Riviere Claims Life of 26-year-old Rakim Joseph— One man dead, another injured in late-night gun attack

GRANDE RIVIERE, SAINT LUCIA – A deadly shooting in the quiet community of White Rock, Grande Riviere on Monday night has left one man dead and another nursing injuries, prompting renewed concerns over gun violence in the north of...

First Tropical Wave of 2025 Hurricane Season forms off West Africa, Could Impact Lesser Antilles By Weekend

Castries, Saint Lucia – May 19, 2025 The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is officially underway with the emergence of its first tropical wave, which developed off the west coast of Africa in recent days. Meteorologists report the system is currently positioned...

PM Pierre Announces VAT Removal on Select Food Items by July 1

Castries, Saint Lucia — In a decisive move aimed at alleviating the rising cost of living, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has announced that effective July 1, 2025, the 12.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) will be removed from...

Custody Suites to Officially Open May 23, Announces Prime Minister Pierre

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, who also serves as Minister for National Security, has confirmed that the long-anticipated Custody Suites will be officially opened on May 23rd, 2025. Speaking during a morning talk show on Friday, Pierre highlighted the facility’s...

Saint Lucia Joins Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2025 in Antigua

Saint Lucia has taken center stage at the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2025, an influential gathering of tourism professionals from across the region, taking place in Antigua from May 18th to 22nd. The event sees Saint Lucia's delegation led by...

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer, Family Weighs Treatment Options

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE – MAY 18, 2025 — Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already spread to his bones, his personal office confirmed on Sunday in a public statement...

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Alison Jean Outraged Over Missing Evidence in High-Profile Murder Cases: “This Points to Insider Interests”


Social justice advocate Alison Jean has expressed deep outrage and disbelief following a stunning disclosure by Police Commissioner Verne...