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EC$1,000 Newborn Grant Goes Live Here’s Who Qualifies and Why Government Says It Matters

Staff Writer -
Parents welcoming babies in Saint Lucia from August 1, 2026, can now receive a one-time EC$1,000 grant, but only if they meet two key eligibility requirements under the Government's newly launched Newborn Grant Programme. The initiative, announced during Monday's Pre-Cabinet...
Crime

Police and YDEP Launch Groundbreaking Programme to Prepare Saint Lucian Youth for Jobs and Leadership

Staff Writer -
A new partnership between the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) and the Youth Development and Empowerment Programme (YDEP) is giving young Saint Lucians a direct pathway to employment, life skills and leadership through an innovative six-week training initiative...
Business

LUCELEC Pays Emotional Tribute to Director Evaristus Jn. Marie

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
LUCELEC has paid tribute to Director Evaristus Jn. Marie, describing him as a leader whose wisdom, integrity and steady leadership left a lasting mark on the company and the wider business community following his passing. In a statement issued Monday,...
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Sir Errol Charles Demits Office; Felix Finisterre Appointed Acting Governor-General

Sharefil Gaillard -
His Excellency Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles, GCSL, GCMG, demitted office as Governor-General of Saint Lucia on July 31, 2026. His Majesty King Charles III, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, appointed His Excellency Mr....
Business

National Insurance Corporation Mourns Death of Chairman Evaristus Jn Marie

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The National Insurance Corporation (NIC) is mourning the loss of its Chairman, Evaristus Jn Marie, who passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, bringing to an end years of dedicated service to one of Saint Lucia's most important public...
Education

Caribbean Teachers Secure Historic Partnership to Strengthen Education Leadership Across the Region

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Caribbean teachers are set to benefit from new leadership training, discounted tertiary education and stronger regional advocacy following a landmark agreement signed by the Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) during its 2026 Executive Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago. The agreement,...
Business

Shawn Edward Promises New Hewanorra Airport, $121 Million Port Upgrade Before SLP Term Ends

Sharefil Gaillard -
Infrastructure and Ports Services Minister Shawn Edward has pledged that Saint Lucia will receive a new Hewanorra International Airport, a $121 million upgrade to Port Castries and the groundwork for a new container port at Cul De Sac before...
Emergency

Three Road Emergencies in Hours Leave Multiple People Injured Across Saint Lucia

Sharefil Gaillard -
Three separate road emergencies within hours kept the Saint Lucia Fire Service on the move over the weekend, leaving multiple people injured, including two pedestrians struck in separate incidents—one of them in an alleged hit-and-run. The most recent incident occurred...
Arts

Aux Lyons Mothers and Fathers Group Marks 51 Years with Church Donation, Expands Community Mission

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
For the Aux Lyons Mothers and Fathers Group, celebrating 51 years was never just about looking back. It was about making an even greater difference in the lives of others. The community organization has already touched the lives of 58...
Education

Students to Learn to Drive Before They Hit the Road as Government Rolls Out Driving Simulators

Staff Writer -
Technical and vocational students in Saint Lucia will soon be learning to drive before ever getting behind the wheel of a real vehicle, as the government prepares to introduce full driving simulators at two schools in a major push...
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Safe, Gun and Ammunition Stolen from Customs Office at Hewanorra Airport

A safe, a firearm and ammunition were stolen from the Customs and Excise Department’s office at Hewanorra International Airport...

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