News Releases

A significant narcotics bust at Port Castries has resulted in the seizure of drugs valued at more than EC$3 million, following a coordinated operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The operation, carried out on Thursday, March 26, 2026, brought together...

A major anti-narcotics operation is currently unfolding at Port Castries, where authorities have placed the area under lockdown following a significant drug bust. Law enforcement officers attached to the Gang, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNFU) are leading the operation, which...

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Philip J. Pierre has disclosed that EC$55 million from Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) has been deposited directly into the Consolidated Fund, while confirming that the programme’s latest annual reports and...

In his inaugural budget presentation, Choiseul/Saltibus MP and Minister for Physical Development and Public Utilities, Keithson Charles, delivered a defence of the Government’s $2.18 billion Estimates, declaring that Saint Lucia is moving decisively beyond economic survival into a new...

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, has outlined significant government expenditure across wages, debt servicing, and social support as he presented details of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Addressing Parliament,...

At least three individuals are currently receiving emergency treatment at the Owen King European Union Hospital after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds in a brazen midday shooting in Leslie Land on Wednesday. Preliminary reports indicate that gunfire rang out in the...

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon. Philip J Pierre, on Tuesday, March 24, laid the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the 2026/2027 financial year before Parliament, outlining a $2.18 billion budget aimed at strengthening economic growth while...

Newly elected president Troy Nestor is outlining a reform-focused agenda for the Saint Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) following what he described as a deeply emotional yet ultimately rewarding election campaign. Speaking after the conclusion of the union’s internal poll on...

The Xpressions Carnival Band, one of Saint Lucia's fastest up and coming trending bands has officially launched “Sunset Glow,” a captivating section within its highly anticipated Splish Splash presentation for the upcoming 2026 carnival season. Designed by Shorn Emmanuel, Sunset Glow is a visually striking portrayal...

The Barclays Center became a powerful platform for Saint Lucian visibility, as the island’s culture and identity were prominently featured during a high-profile NBA game in Brooklyn. The initiative, facilitated by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, strategically positioned the island...