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Amber Guyger Granted Parole Seven Years After Conviction for Botham Jean’s Murder

Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Saint Lucian Botham Jean in his own apartment, has been granted parole after serving seven years of her 10-year prison sentence, according to reports published Thursday by WFAA and...

“I Almost Gave Up Twice”: Saint Lucian Humanitarian Conquers Mount Kilimanjaro

Struggling to breathe high on Mount Kilimanjaro, Saint Lucian humanitarian Marcus “Mufasa” Joseph twice considered abandoning his climb. But the causes he carried—and his faith—helped him press towards the summit with Saint Lucia’s flag. “It was extremely difficult for me...

From “Never Give Up” to London’s Runway: Saint Lucian Designers Celebrate Fashion Milestone

Ten years after launching a clothing brand built on the words “Never Give Up,” Saint Lucian designer Marshall Celestin celebrated a London runway milestone and shared the spotlight with a fellow Saint Lucian making her international debut. Celestin unveiled NGU...

Tourism Must Deliver Better Jobs for Saint Lucians, ILO Study Finds

Saint Lucia’s tourism industry can create stronger livelihoods, but small businesses and workers need better support to turn that potential into lasting gains, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) study. Released on September 25, the study examines Saint...

Soufriere Takes to the Streets in Stand Against Violence

Soufriere residents are being called to take a public stand against violence today, as the community stages a Unity March under the banner “Stronger, Safer Together.” The march, organised by the Crime Prevention Unit in the Ministry of Home Affairs,...

Blue Fever Wins Saint Lucia Billfish Tournament by Mere Seconds

Blue Fever of Trinidad and Tobago captured the top spot in the normal class boats category of the Saint Lucia Billfish Tournament by mere seconds, edging Saint Lucia’s Par Tee Time after both boats finished on 4,800 points. With the...

“Haiti Needs More Than Sympathy”: Pierre Calls Out Broken International Promises at UN

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has called out members of the international community for failing to honour commitments to Haiti, warning that sympathy without action will do little to end the country’s deepening humanitarian and security crisis. Addressing the 81st...

RSLPF Discipline Unit Moves to Resolve Outstanding Complaints, Appeals to Complainants

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is moving to address outstanding disciplinary matters as part of a renewed push to strengthen accountability, professionalism and public confidence within the Force. The Discipline Unit has issued an urgent appeal to people...

Government Reassessing PAP Beneficiaries, Waiting List Nationwide Review Begins

Thousands of Saint Lucians receiving public assistance along with those still waiting to get onto the programme are being reassessed as Government moves to determine who still qualifies for support. Equity Minister Emma Hippolyte says the Welfare Unit has begun...

US$136,000 Boost for Eye Care as Blind Welfare Association Secures Major Donation

The Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA) has secured a US$136,000 donation to upgrade its eye-care services, in what its president says could be the largest single contribution ever received by the organisation. The funding from The Church of Jesus...

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Francis challenges Chastanet to resign as MP over disputed ‘bazooka’ remark

House Speaker Claudius Francis and Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet exchanged heated words during the October 20 sitting of the...