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New Video Raises Fresh Fears Keeping Container Safety Under National Scrutiny

Weeks after two container trucks toppled on heavily travelled roads in the north of the island, newly surfaced video footage from the south is intensifying concerns about the safety of trailers and container transport across Saint Lucia. The latest development...

Saint Lucian Advocate Takes EmpowerHER to Regional Stage, Spotlighting Rural Girls at Grenada Gender Forum

Saint Lucian youth advocate and representative of the Do-Nation Foundation Inc. Diane Felicien has described her participation in the BLUEPRINTS for Gender Equality Close-Out Event in Grenada as both a humbling and transformative experience, underscoring the growing regional push...

SSDF, Real Foods Ink Partnership to Boost Job Opportunities for Programme Participants

The Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) has taken a significant step toward strengthening employment pathways with the signing of a new memorandum of understanding with Real Foods Inc., a move expected to expand job placement opportunities for individuals...

Tax Filing Deadline Extended to April 10, IRD Urges Timely Compliance

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced an extension of the deadline for filing 2025 Personal Income Tax Returns, giving taxpayers additional time to meet their statutory obligations. In a statement issued Tuesday, the IRD confirmed that the new filing...

Saint Lucian Pianist Richard Payne Headlines Martinique Festival, Expands Regional Reach

Fresh off a headline performance in Martinique, Saint Lucian pianist and composer Richard Payne says his appearance at the Ceiba Festival’s Caribbean Jazz Introspection concert marks a defining moment in both his career and the export of Saint Lucian...

Government Moves to Expand Social Protection Systems in 2026/2027 Budget

The Government of Saint Lucia is set to deepen its social protection framework under the 2026/2027 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, with a series of targeted measures aimed at strengthening support for vulnerable populations. Minister for Equity, Social Justice, Gender,...

Police Launch Homicide Probe After Fatal Shooting in Bois Patat

Police have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting in Bois Patat, Castries on Saturday afternoon that left one man dead and another injured. According to information released by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), officers attached to...

Mercury Fest Set for Explosive Return. 

Saint Lucia is preparing to host one of the Caribbean’s most electrifying beach experiences, as Mercury Fest makes its highly anticipated return this August. Known for its high-energy atmosphere, luxury boats, and pulsating music, Mercury Fest has long been regarded...

Jeremiah Norbert Backs Budget, Pushes Plan to Transform Micoud North

Micoud North MP and Minister for Home Affairs, Jeremiah Norbert, used his contribution to the 2026–2027 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure on Wednesday, March 25, to outline a series of initiatives aimed at increasing economic activity in his constituency. A...

500+ Swimmers Power 25th Nevis–St. Kitts Cross-Channel Swim, Boosting Sports Tourism Profile

More than 500 swimmers from across the globe converged on St. Kitts and Nevis for the 25th edition of the Nevis to St. Kitts Cross-Channel Swim, reinforcing the twin-island federation’s growing reputation as a leading sports tourism destination. Participants travelled...

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Young Footballers Take Centre Stage as Gros Islet Police Launch U13 Mini World Cup to Build Safer Communities

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force's Gros Islet Divisional Headquarters is turning to football to strengthen community ties, with...