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Education

SLTU Sets March 24 for Union Elections, Nomination Day Fixed for February 25

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The St. Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) has announced the official dates for its upcoming elections, which will determine the leadership of the union for the 2026–2028 term. In a notice issued by the SLTU Elections Commission and dated January 25,...
Education

Medical Emergency During PE Class Turns Tragic as 10-Year-Old Student Dies

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A serious medical emergency turned tragic on Thursday when a 10-year-old student collapsed during a physical education (PE) class at a primary school and later died. The incident has sparked grief and serious concerns from her family about how...
Business

Minister Edward Hits the Ground Running with Islandwide Road Improvements

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Newly appointed Minister for Infrastructure, Hon. Shawn Edward, has hit the ground running, as improvement works along the Barre de l’Isle, and other critical roadways on the island are currently underway.  The Barre de l’Isle is one of the most...
Education

Road Safety Advocate Calls for Stronger Traffic Law Enforcement & Tighter Regulations to Support Public Education.

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Road safety advocate Shannon Lebourne is urging government leaders and enforcement agencies to take decisive action to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries by strengthening traffic law enforcement and introducing tighter regulations to reinforce public education efforts. Lebourne emphasized that...
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Government Strengthens Support for Athletics with Equipment Handover to SLAA

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The Government of Saint Lucia, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Development, Sports and Digital Transformation, on Wednesday reinforced its commitment to the advancement of athletics with the official handover of essential training and competition equipment to the St....
Crime

Police Charge Jamaican National With Capital Murder in La Clery Security Guard Killing

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Police have made a major breakthrough in the fatal shooting of a security guard in La Clery with the arrest and charging of a suspect. Cresean Biscombe was fatally shot on Monday, January 19, 2026, during an incident in the...
Business

Nine Lawyers to Learn Their Fate as Supreme Court Considers Disciplinary Committee Recommendations

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Nine lawyers in Saint Lucia will learn their fate when the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court considers recommendations from the Bar Association of St. Lucia’s Disciplinary Committee that could see them suspended from practice or removed from the Roll of...
Business

IRD Denies Claims of “Sick-Out,” Says Office Closures Due to Air Quality ConcernsCastries,

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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has firmly dismissed circulating claims that a staff “sick-out” disrupted operations at its offices in Castries, clarifying that recent temporary closures were prompted solely by air quality concerns. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the...
Arts

Carnival Queen Emerle Tisson Turns Crown Into Purpose, Community Impact

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Saint Lucia’s 2025 Carnival Queen, Emerle Tisson, says her reign so far has been a rewarding and meaningful experience, marked by strong support, purposeful outreach, and steady progress on the goals she set for herself. Speaking on her journey since...
Business

Prime Minister Pierre Says Venezuelan Oil Shipments to Saint Lucia Are Strictly Commercial

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has moved to clarify concerns surrounding the recent arrival of Venezuelan crude oil in Saint Lucia, stressing that the transactions are entirely commercial and do not involve the government in any operational or political...
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Government Eyes Cargo Port Relocation as Minister Outlines Plans to Ease Port Castries Congestion

The island’s port congestion, infrastructure maintenance, and long-term development priorities are under renewed focus as the Minister with responsibility...

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