News Releases

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says Saint Lucia already has some of the strictest criminal penalties in the Caribbean, as public debate continues over whether tougher legislation is needed to combat crime. His latest comments come amid widespread public outcry...

Prominent Saint Lucian psychiatrist Dr. Julius Gilliard warns that the island's mental health support system has been in a prolonged state of crisis, severely limited by a critical shortage of medical personnel and regional funding. Speaking on a recent...

Five Saint Lucian dancers are being hailed for representing the island on one of the Caribbean’s biggest stages after performing alongside international superstars at the 2026 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, in what organizers say was a deliberate...

The Government of Saint Lucia is moving ahead with plans to strengthen services for persons living with disabilities through the establishment of a dedicated Disabilities Unit and the creation of the Saint Lucia Artificial Limb Centre. Minister for Persons with...

A fourth individual has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Givanni Andrew Joseph, better known as “Zuzu,” as police continue to advance investigations into one of the capital's most closely watched homicide cases. The Royal Saint...

Saint Lucia's future calypso and soca stars delivered impressive performances at the 2026 National Primary Schools Calypso and Soca Competitions, with organisers praising the quality of talent on display and expressing confidence in the future of the island's cultural...

A 21-year-old woman is fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit at the Owen King EU Hospital after being shot in the head during an incident in Bois D’Orange on Thursday night. Details surrounding the incident remain limited....

Saint Lucia is positioning itself at the forefront of a healthcare revolution following the announcement of a strategic partnership between CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Laboratory Services & Consultations Ltd. This partnership promises to bring advanced genetic testing, genomics and...

President of the National Council on Public Transportation (NCOPT), Godfrey Ferdinand, has acknowledged growing public dissatisfaction with aspects of Saint Lucia's public transportation system, while defending the sector's contribution to national development. During a recent radio interview, several commuters voiced...

As the Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, Saint Lucia has unveiled a pioneering strategy to safeguard its marine ecosystem. The island has officially introduced the Saint Lucia Coral Reef Response System. This program combines specialized underwater strike teams with...