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‘One Team’ Alleges Constitutional Breaches, Threatens Lawsuit Following CSA Elections

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A bitter dispute has erupted within the Saint Lucia Civil Service Association following allegations of constitutional breaches and procedural irregularities surrounding the union’s recent executive elections, with the “One Team” slate now threatening legal action. In a formal objection submitted...
Crime

Saint Lucia Ordered to Pay Millions After Two Men Spent Decades Unlawfully Detained

Sharefil Gaillard -
The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has awarded millions of dollars in damages to two men who were unlawfully detained for decades, in a landmark constitutional ruling that condemned what the court described as a “prolonged and systemic failure” by...
Arts

Barbados Reggae Weekend Draws 20,000 as Festival Goes Global for First Time

Sharefil Gaillard -
Barbados Reggae Weekend has delivered what organisers are calling its biggest and most impactful staging yet, drawing more than 20,000 patrons over three nights and expanding its reach to audiences across the Caribbean and internationally through live streaming for...
Arts

Young Performers Forget Lyrics as Junior Carnival Auditions Expose Preparation Issues

Staff Writer -
As auditions for Saint Lucia’s National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition wrapped up, the pressure of the spotlight proved too much for some students. Several promising young performers reportedly froze on stage during crucial moments of their performances. Organisers...
Crime

Suspect Remanded in Killing of Dennery Man Found Shot Along Odsan Bypass

Sharefil Gaillard -
A suspect has been formally charged in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Tarrick Isidore, marking a significant development in a case that shocked the Dennery community last month. Police confirmed that Joachim Evans of Odsan, Castries, was charged with murder...
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Monchy Jazz Axed for 2026 as Costs Surge and Funding Falls Short

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Monchy Jazz, one of Saint Lucia’s most beloved community events, has been paused for 2026 as rising costs and dwindling sponsorship make it increasingly difficult to sustain. The announcement, made by Gros Islet Parliamentary Representative Kenson Casimir during Monday’s pre-Cabinet...
Business

Public Sector Drives Green Transition With Roll Out 22 Electric Vehicles

Elijah Williams -
Saint Lucia’s shift to cleaner energy is now visible within the public sector. Twenty-two electric vehicles were distributed across key government agencies, placing the departments at the forefront of the island’s push toward low-carbon transport. The fleet handover, completed under...
Business

Historic Penn Relays Run Sparks New Push to Transform Youth Development in Saint Lucia

Sharefil Gaillard -
Saint Lucia is moving to fast-track youth development through a sharper focus on education and athletics, following a historic breakthrough on the international stage and new global partnerships now taking shape. Speaking at Monday’s pre-Cabinet press briefing, Education Minister Kenson...
Arts

Festival Boom Sparks Fresh Clash Over Use of Sporting Facilities

Staff Writer -
Damage concerns and a packed festival calendar have reignited a national debate over whether Saint Lucia’s sporting facilities are being stretched beyond their limits. With the 2026 Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival now underway and Lucian Carnival on the...
Crime

Night Turns Deadly in Micoud: 44-Year-Old “Cizo” Fatally Stabbed, One in Custody

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A late-night altercation in Micoud has ended in tragedy, leaving one man dead and another in police custody. Investigators are working to piece together the events that unfolded. According to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, officers attached to...
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Fire Service Shuts Down Claims of Fire at New Saint Jude Hospital

The Saint Lucia Fire Service has firmly dismissed claims circulating online that the new Saint Jude Hospital has experienced...

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