News Releases

Archbishop Urges Revellers: ‘Don’t Leave Your Values Behind’ Ahead of Carnival Parade

Staff Writer - July 20, 2026

As thousands of revellers took to the streets for Saint Lucia's Carnival parade, Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire is reminding the nation that while Carnival is a time for celebration, it should not come at the expense of personal values, dignity...

Emergency

Two Women Dead, 14 Injured, Two Still Missing After Late-Night Boat Collision Off Anse Cochon

Staff Writer - July 19, 2026

A late-night boat collision off Anse Cochon has claimed the lives of two young women, left fourteen people injured and triggered an extensive search for two people who remain missing.The tragic incident occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. on Saturday,...

Emergency

Multiple Injuries Reported After Boat Collision Off Canaries-Soufriere Coast; Rescue Operation Underway

Staff Writer - July 19, 2026

Multiple people have been injured following a boat collision off the coast between Canaries and Soufriere in the early hours of Sunday, July 19, prompting a major search and rescue operation. The incident occurred sometime after midnight, with emergency responders...

News Releases

Saint Lucia Olympic Committee Blindsided as Julien Alfred Pulls Out of Commonwealth Games Despite Earlier Commitment

Staff Writer - July 18, 2026

The Saint Lucia Olympic Committee (SLOC) has revealed it was caught completely off guard after Olympic champion Julien Alfred withdrew from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, despite previously assuring officials that the event was a key part of her competition...

Arts

Kandi Burruss Says She Is Hyped for Saint Lucia Carnival

Sharefil Gaillard - July 17, 2026

American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality Kandi Burruss has revealed that she is preparing for Saint Lucia Carnival 2026 after receiving an invitation to participate in the festivities. In a Facebook video posted on Tuesday, Burruss shared her excitement...

Emergency

Fire Service Launches Carnival Crackdown on Businesses as Safety Fears Rise After Major Fires

Staff Writer - July 17, 2026

With Carnival festivities ramping up across Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) has launched an aggressive island-wide enforcement drive targeting commercial and industrial buildings, warning that the excitement of the season must not come at the expense...

Emergency

New Disaster Plan Could Put Cash Into Vulnerable Families’ Hands Before Hurricanes Hit Saint Lucia

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - July 17, 2026

Saint Lucia is moving to change the way it responds to disasters, with government officials developing a system that could see vulnerable families receive financial assistance before hurricanes and other emergencies strike rather than waiting until after devastation has...

Arts

Xpressionz Turns Tuesday Mas Blue to Fight for Saint Lucia’s Oceans

Staff Writer - July 16, 2026

Saint Lucia's biggest street party is taking on one of the island's biggest environmental challenges. For the second consecutive year, Xpressionz Carnival Band has partnered with the Department of Sustainable Development to transform Carnival Tuesday into a national call...

Business

EU Backs New Push to Get Caribbean Children Farming as Saint Lucia Schools Join Regional Food Security Drive

Staff Writer - July 16, 2026

The Zero Hunger Trust Fund (ZHTF) has launched a major European Union-backed initiative aimed at changing how the Caribbean grows its food by starting in the classroom. The 18-month EU-CaN "Cultivating Futures" project will empower more than 1,600 children across...

Business

Third Island-wide Blackout This Year: LUCELEC Launches Investigation After Saint Lucia Power Outage

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - July 16, 2026

An island-wide power outage brought large parts of Saint Lucia to a halt Thursday morning disrupting homes, businesses and essential services. The situation has prompted LUCELEC to launch another investigation into the reliability of the island's electricity system. The outage...

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