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Crime

Dennery Woman Convicted as GNF and Customs Tighten Grip on Smuggling Network

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In a significant development in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking, Quintina Henry, a resident of Dennery, has been convicted for the importation of cannabis resin and cannabis. The conviction comes as part of a broader crackdown by Saint...
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IACHR Raises Alarms Over Electoral Reform and Protest Crackdown in Dominica

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Castries, Saint Lucia – The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has issued a sharp statement expressing concern over the electoral reform process in the Commonwealth of Dominica, while urging the country to uphold democratic principles and human rights...
Business

Work Begins on Major Cruise Port Redevelopment in Saint Lucia: Officials Emphasize Ports Have Not Been Sold

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Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP) and Global Ports Holding (GPH) officially broke ground on an ambitious redevelopment of the island’s cruise infrastructure, covering Port Castries, Banannes Bay, and Soufrière. The multimillion-dollar initiative aims to modernize and expand Saint Lucia’s...
Business

Zoom Outage Disrupts Global Communication

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Zoom Video Communications suffered a widespread outage on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, crippling access to meetings, webinars, and its website for thousands of users across the globe. According to outage-tracking platform Downdetector, over 65,000 incident reports were filed at...
Emergency

UK Infant Dies After Resort Fall in Saint Lucia: Coroner Seeks Answers Amid Ongoing Investigations

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A seven-month-old baby from the UK has died at a medical facility in Saint Lucia during a medical procedure, prompting British authorities to call on Saint Lucian officials for further information. According to UK media reports on April 14th, baby...
Crime

Significant Drug Seizure at Courier Company Highlights Ongoing Smuggling Concerns

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In its continued effort to curb the illegal drug trade, the Gangs, Narcotics, and Firearms (GNF) Unit, in collaboration with the Customs and Excise Department, intercepted a significant quantity of cannabis resin at a major courier company in the...
Crime

Attempted Burglary in Cap Estate Leaves Suspect Injured

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A 30-year-old man was shot in the leg during an alleged attempted break-in at a residence in the quiet community of Cap Estate on Wednesday morning. The incident has sent ripples of concern through the neighborhood, sparking discussions on...
Crime

OPINION Series Title: The Hidden Link: Nutrition, Brain Development, and Juvenile Delinquency in Saint Lucia

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By: Montelle Felix Ph.D. The Science Behind Behavior – How Nutrition Shapes the Juvenile Brain Discussions about crime and delinquency often center around poverty, unemployment, and family breakdown. While these are critical social issues, one overlooked factor could be fueling the...
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Hilaire Urges Greater Local Benefit from Saint Lucia’s $3.5 Billion Tourism Industry

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Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire, at a pre-Cabinet presser on Monday, called for a more inclusive approach to tourism development in Saint Lucia, emphasizing that the wealth generated by the industry should directly benefit everyday Saint Lucians. His remarks...
Business

Vendors Cry Out Over “Unbearable” Stench at Vigie Beach Vending Facility

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Vendors and patrons at the Vigie Beach vending facility are expressing growing frustration over what they describe as an unbearable stench emanating from beneath the property—an issue they say has been ongoing for over a year and continues to...
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Police Investigate Creators’ Alliance Amid Ponzi Scheme Concerns

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has launched an official investigation into the controversial “Creators’ Alliance” initiative, which captured...

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