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Armed Escorts, Secret Jurors and Tight Security as High-Profile Triple Murder Trial Opens in Saint Lucia

The trial of three men accused in one of Saint Lucia's most closely watched triple murder cases has begun under extraordinary security measures rarely seen in the country's judicial system. Proceedings opened before the High Court this week in relation...

CARICOM Leaders Pressed for Answers on Missing Saint Lucian Fisherman

Five months after Saint Lucian fisherman Ricky Joseph disappeared at sea, CARICOM leaders say they are still waiting for answers from the United States over a controversial maritime strike that has fuelled questions across the region. CARICOM Chairman and Saint...

UWP Calls on Prime Minister to Address Nation Over Richard Frederick Police Investigation

The United Workers Party (UWP) is calling on Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre to address the nation following Cabinet Minister Richard Frederick's public confirmation that he is the subject of an active police investigation. In a statement issued on Wednesday,...

Machel Montano Hails St Kitts Music Festival as Caribbean Success Story

Soca superstar Machel Montano has described the recently concluded St Kitts Music Festival as one of the Caribbean's greatest cultural success stories, praising its consistency, regional impact, and contribution to the federation's economy while urging greater collaboration among Caribbean...

Government Unveils 10-Year Plan to Transform the Tourism Industry

For the first time in more than two decades, Saint Lucia is preparing to rewrite the blueprint that will shape one of its most important economic sectors, as government and industry leaders move to create a new National Tourism...

Saint Lucian Students Gain Direct Path to U.S. Degrees as Monroe University and SALCC Seal Landmark Education Partnership

Saint Lucian students are set to benefit from expanded international education opportunities following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Monroe University and the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC). The agreement signed on Wednesday July...

Carnival Crowds, Street Food and Hidden Risks

Public health officials are sounding the alarm on the critical importance of food safety as activities surrounding Lucian Carnival prepare to end in the big two-day Parade of the Band. Carnival draws thousands of local patrons, regional neighbours, and...

Regional Men’s Health Forum to Unite Caribbean Patients, Doctors and Families

A growing effort to tackle one of the Caribbean's most overlooked public health challenges will take centre stage this month as the St. Lucia Arthritis & Lupus Association and the Saint Lucia Cancer Society join forces for a regional...

CARICOM Crisis Deepens as Jamaica Joins Challenge Over Secretary-General Appointment

The leadership dispute threatening to divide CARICOM has escalated after Jamaican Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness formally challenged the process used to reappoint Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, placing fresh pressure on Saint Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre in...

Police Identify Man Charged in Killing of Beloved Athlete Darrion Roberts

Police have released the identity of the individual charged in connection with the killing of beloved athlete, coach and cultural figure Jevauny Darrion Kimani Roberts, marking a significant breakthrough in one of Saint Lucia's most closely followed homicide investigations. The...

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Caribbean Rhodes Scholar Says Red Tape Is Holding CARICOM Back

The Caribbean is creating many of its own biggest obstacles, according to Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholar Rahym Augustin-Joseph, who...