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Union Clarifies Position as Former Acado Workers Seek Redress Over Redundancies

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
As uncertainty continues to ripple through the local workforce following reported layoffs at Acado, the National Workers Union (NWU) has moved to clarify its position, even as affected employees seek answers and resolution. Claims of mass redundancies first surfaced last...
Arts

GIMIES People’s Choice Finalists Revealed as Tourism Awards Buzz Builds

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
With anticipation building ahead of one of the island’s premier tourism events, organisers of the Saint Lucia Tourism Awards – widely known as The GIMIES – have unveiled the top three finalists for the coveted People’s Choice Award. Following an...
Business

Sudden Job Cuts at Acado Spark Worker Backlash, Labour Authorities Step In

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Several Brand Managers attached to the Saint Lucia branch of Acado are now facing uncertainty after a wave of sudden redundancies, reportedly triggered by sweeping changes at the company’s parent operations in Trinidad. The situation came to light on Thursday...
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One in Custody Following Fatal Stabbing in Pierrot Vieux Fort

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
One person is currently in police custody assisting with investigations into a stabbing incident in Pierrot, Vieux Fort, which left an adult male unresponsive with critical injuries on Monday night. Officers of the Saint Lucia Fire Service were dispatched to...
Arts

“We Never Got Paid” vs “It Was Always Pro Bono” — Dispute Emerges Behind Award-Winning Film Omyra

Sharefil Gaillard -
A dispute has emerged behind the success of the locally produced film Omyra, with actors alleging non-payment, while the film’s director insists the project was always understood to be unpaid. The production, which has earned international recognition on the film...
Business

Afreximbank Unveils US$10 Billion Lifeline as Middle East Conflict Shakes Caribbean and African Economies

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A fresh wave of global instability is now rippling across the Caribbean and Africa, as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten fuel supplies, food security, and economic stability. In response, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has moved swiftly,...
Arts

Easter Flash Sale Launched for 2026 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival Tickets

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Organisers of the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival have announced a limited-time Easter flash sale, offering patrons 10% off regular admission tickets for the 2026 edition. The promotion runs from April 3 to April 6, giving music lovers a...
Education

Minister Norbert Pushes ‘Action Over Awareness’ as Saint Lucia Marks Autism Awareness Day

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As Saint Lucia joins the global observance of International Autism Awareness Day, Minister with responsibility for Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Jeremiah Norbert, is urging a shift from conversation to concrete change, calling for stronger inclusion and sustained national action. In...
Business

Private Sector Steps In to Support Crime-Fighting Unit as Police Strengthen Operations

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In a climate where public safety remains a national priority, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is receiving tangible backing from the private sector, with new support aimed directly at strengthening frontline crime-fighting efforts. The Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit...
Emergency

Two Men Hospitalised After Vehicle Veers Off Palmiste Highway

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Two adult males are receiving medical care following a vehicular incident along the Palmiste Highway earlier this morning, after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the roadway and into a nearby ditch. Emergency responders from the Saint Lucia...
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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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