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Controversial U.S. Cardinal to Play Key Role in Pope Francis’ Burial Ceremonies

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The retired Archbishop of Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger Mahony, who has faced longstanding criticism over his handling of clerical sexual abuse cases, is set to play an official role in the burial rites of Pope Francis, according to a...
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Four Escape Serious Harm in Ti Rocher Micoud Collision

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Four individuals are fortunate to be alive following a vehicular collision in Ti Rocher, Micoud, that could have had far more devastating consequences. The incident, which occurred shortly after 1 p.m. on Monday, involved a van and a truck and...
Crime

Gunpoint Robbery in Mount Hardy Sparks Crime Concerns in Cap Estate

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A chilling armed robbery in Mount Hardy, Cap Estate, has once again placed the upscale northern community under the spotlight, as residents and law enforcement grapple with rising concerns about safety in the area. According to Gros Islet police, a...
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CHASTANET FIRES BACK AT BUDGET STATEMENT: Opposition Leader Says Saint Lucians Paying More, Getting Less

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Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet pulled no punches on Tuesday morning as he spoke with reporters ahead of Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s much-anticipated 2025/2026 Budget Statement. In a pointed critique, Chastanet accused the government of burdening Saint Lucians with...
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A Budget of People and Purpose: PM Pierre Lays Out Vision for Equity, Dignity, and Opportunity in 2025/26

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre took to Parliament on Tuesday to deliver his 2025/26 Budget Address, a people-centered presentation that read less like an economic report and more like a pledge to the citizens of Saint Lucia. “Today, it was...
Crime

No New Taxes, Bills Paid, and Stability Maintained: PM Pierre Assures Nation

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has declared that there will be no new taxes in the 2025/26 fiscal year, while affirming the government’s ability to meet all financial obligations—including public servant salaries, pension benefits, and economic support initiatives. “Mr. Speaker,...
Business

Saint Lucia Will Accept All Deported Nationals, PM Confirms

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A wave of deportations of undocumented nationals from the United States has brought renewed attention to the vulnerability of small island states navigating an increasingly complex global landscape. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, in delivering his 2025/26 Budget Address to...
Crime

Northern Homicides Sparks Police Action and Public Appeal

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In the wake of recent violent crime in the north of the island, Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for the Northern Division, Elvis Thomas, has confirmed that law enforcement is actively pursuing those responsible and reviewing its strategies...
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Former Governor-General Dame Pearlette Louisy Reflects on the Pressures Facing Sitting Governor-General During Throne Speeches

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Ahead of Tuesday’s joint sitting of Parliament followed by the Throne Speech, in a candid interview with media personnel about the challenges faced by current officials, former Governor-General of Saint Lucia, Dame Pearlette Louisy, shared her insights on the...
Health

“The Time is Nigh”: Governor General Promises Long-Awaited Completion of St Jude Hospital

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In what may be remembered as one of the most emotionally resonant moments in recent parliamentary history, His Excellency Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles, Governor General of Saint Lucia, announced during Tuesday’s Throne Speech that the reconstruction and commissioning...
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Police Investigate Creators’ Alliance Amid Ponzi Scheme Concerns

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has launched an official investigation into the controversial “Creators’ Alliance” initiative, which captured...

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