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Thousands in Castries East and Gros-Islet to Get New Electricity Meters as LUCELEC Continues Major Upgrade Drive

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Residents and businesses in communities across Castries East and Gros-Islet are being advised to prepare for a major meter replacement exercise as St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) rolls out the next phase of its islandwide infrastructure upgrade programme. The...
Health

“We Still Have Bugs”: Betty Wells Staff Refuse to Work as Bed Bug Crisis Persists Despite Deep Cleaning Efforts

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Tensions are escalating at the Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic after healthcare workers reportedly refused to continue working under what they describe as unsafe conditions, claiming that a persistent bed bug infestation remains unresolved despite recent deep cleaning efforts...
Crime

Police Come Under Fire in Castries as Gunman Escapes During Dramatic Shootout

Sharefil Gaillard -
A dramatic exchange of gunfire on the corner of Chaussee Rd and St Louis Street Castries on Tuesday has triggered an attempted murder investigation after police officers reportedly came under fire during a confrontation with an armed suspect now...
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Global Wealth Leaders Converge on Saint Lucia as Financial Uncertainty Rocks International Markets

Staff Writer -
Saint Lucia has once again stepped onto the international stage, this time as host of one of the Caribbean’s most influential financial services conferences, as regional and global experts gather to confront growing uncertainty surrounding wealth, inheritance, regulation and...
Crime

PM Pierre Confronts Saint Lucia’s Justice Crisis Following 2.97Million Dollar Court Bombshell

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Saint Lucia’s justice system is under intense scrutiny after two men who spent more than five decades combined inside prison without proper legal reviews or psychiatric intervention were awarded nearly EC$3 million in damages by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme...
Arts

It Was Never Just About Ticket Sales”: Hilaire Defends Jazz Festival Success.

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The curtains have officially closed on the 2026 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, and Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire says the event achieved exactly what it was designed to do — position Saint Lucia on the global stage...
Health

Emergency Deep Cleaning Underway After Bed Bug Infestation at Urban Polyclinic

Staff Writer -
A reported bed bug infestation at the Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic forced healthcare workers to stop operations on Friday, triggering growing public concern over conditions at Saint Lucia’s primary healthcare facilities and prompting an urgent response from the...
Arts

Thousands Sing Along as Brandy & Monica Deliver Epic Saint Lucia Jazz Finale

Sharefil Gaillard -
The 2026 edition of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival ended on a high note Sunday night as legendary R&B stars Brandy and Monica delivered a nostalgic, hit-filled performance that brought thousands of patrons to their feet. This...
Crime

Triple Killing Rocks Marchand as Police Race to Stop More Bloodshed

Sharefil Gaillard -
Police are intensifying investigations into a deadly wave of gun violence in Marchand that claimed three lives in less than 24 hours, with senior law enforcement officials warning that ongoing retaliatory attacks among young men are becoming an increasingly...
Business

Saint Lucia Pushes Major Reforms to Protect Women, Fight Poverty and Build Economic Resilience

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Saint Lucia’s efforts to strengthen economic resilience, tackle poverty and improve protections for women and vulnerable groups are gaining renewed momentum through the Build Back Equal Project, a multi-sector initiative now driving policy reform, social protection improvements and gender-focused...
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Lucian Carnival Has Outgrown Its Venue, PM Pierre Says as Machel Montano Hails Festival Among His Best

Lucian Carnival's soaring popularity could soon force Saint Lucia to think bigger. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says the island's...

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