News Releases

Saint Lucia joined the global community on March 8 in observing International Women’s Day, with a call for greater action to advance the rights, justice, and opportunities of all women and girls. In a national address marking the occasion, Emma Hippolyte,...

Lithium-ion batteries and other modern energy storage technologies continue to pose a significant challenge for firefighters, with the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) highlighting the dangers following a major blaze that destroyed the Computer World building in Bois d’...

A massive overnight fire has destroyed a commercial building in Bois d’Orange, Gros Islet, leaving several businesses, including Computer World and the Environmental Health Department, severely impacted after firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 12 hours. The Saint Lucia Fire...

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has completed a specialized identification procedures training programme aimed at strengthening criminal investigations and improving the reliability of evidence presented before the courts. The initiative forms part of the police force’s broader efforts to...

The Government of Saint Lucia has commenced an extensive stakeholder consultation process aimed at shaping the country’s Medium-Term Development Strategy for 2026 to 2030 and the formulation of a National Development Plan extending to 2040.  Officials say the process represents...

The Government of Saint Lucia has confirmed that the United Kingdom will introduce a visa requirement for Saint Lucian nationals travelling to the UK, including those transiting through the country en route to other destinations. In a statement issued on...

A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a Gros Islet resident earlier this year. Police say Rjae Actie, 23, of Monier, Gros Islet, was formally charged on Monday, March...

Saint Lucia is showcasing its tourism product on the global stage this week as the island participates in ITB Berlin in Germany, widely regarded as the world’s leading travel trade show. Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information...

A 21-year-old man has died following a shooting incident in Anse La Raye late Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified as Shawndel Deterville, also known as “Sunny.” Reports indicate that the incident occurred around 11:43 p.m., when gunfire erupted...

The STEP OUT Conference 2026 delivered a bold and transformative experience on Saturday as professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders and aspiring change-makers gathered under the empowering theme, “Communicate with I.M.P.A.C.T.” Facilitated by certified image consultant and event founder Vernessa Henry-Long, the purpose-driven...