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NIC Warns Saint Lucia Could Face 59,000 Sick Leave Claims by 2030 as Health Crisis Deepens

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The National Insurance Corporation (NIC) has sounded the alarm over what officials describe as a growing health crisis in Saint Lucia’s workforce, warning that sickness benefit claims could surge to nearly 59,000 annually by 2030 if worsening health trends...
Education

No Fer-de-Lance at Bocage Secondary, Forestry Confirms After Viral Hoax Sparks Alarm

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Forestry officials have dismissed viral claims of a fer-de-lance sighting at Bocage Secondary School on Wednesday, confirming that the widely circulated footage was unrelated to the school and stemmed from an old incident. The claims triggered concern online after social...
Business

Thousands in Castries East and Gros-Islet to Get New Electricity Meters as LUCELEC Continues Major Upgrade Drive

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Residents and businesses in communities across Castries East and Gros-Islet are being advised to prepare for a major meter replacement exercise as St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) rolls out the next phase of its islandwide infrastructure upgrade programme. The...
Health

“We Still Have Bugs”: Betty Wells Staff Refuse to Work as Bed Bug Crisis Persists Despite Deep Cleaning Efforts

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Tensions are escalating at the Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic after healthcare workers reportedly refused to continue working under what they describe as unsafe conditions, claiming that a persistent bed bug infestation remains unresolved despite recent deep cleaning efforts...
Crime

Police Come Under Fire in Castries as Gunman Escapes During Dramatic Shootout

Sharefil Gaillard -
A dramatic exchange of gunfire on the corner of Chaussee Rd and St Louis Street Castries on Tuesday has triggered an attempted murder investigation after police officers reportedly came under fire during a confrontation with an armed suspect now...
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Global Wealth Leaders Converge on Saint Lucia as Financial Uncertainty Rocks International Markets

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Saint Lucia has once again stepped onto the international stage, this time as host of one of the Caribbean’s most influential financial services conferences, as regional and global experts gather to confront growing uncertainty surrounding wealth, inheritance, regulation and...
Crime

PM Pierre Confronts Saint Lucia’s Justice Crisis Following 2.97Million Dollar Court Bombshell

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Saint Lucia’s justice system is under intense scrutiny after two men who spent more than five decades combined inside prison without proper legal reviews or psychiatric intervention were awarded nearly EC$3 million in damages by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme...
Arts

It Was Never Just About Ticket Sales”: Hilaire Defends Jazz Festival Success.

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The curtains have officially closed on the 2026 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, and Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire says the event achieved exactly what it was designed to do — position Saint Lucia on the global stage...
Health

Emergency Deep Cleaning Underway After Bed Bug Infestation at Urban Polyclinic

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A reported bed bug infestation at the Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic forced healthcare workers to stop operations on Friday, triggering growing public concern over conditions at Saint Lucia’s primary healthcare facilities and prompting an urgent response from the...
Arts

Thousands Sing Along as Brandy & Monica Deliver Epic Saint Lucia Jazz Finale

Sharefil Gaillard -
The 2026 edition of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival ended on a high note Sunday night as legendary R&B stars Brandy and Monica delivered a nostalgic, hit-filled performance that brought thousands of patrons to their feet. This...
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Shopping Lists and Flower Festival Bring Lessons to Life at Dame Pearlette

Pupils at Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School put their maths skills to the test and stepped into colourful cultural...

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