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Francis Highlights Importance of Joint Sitting; Addresses Deputy Speaker Questions

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Parliament is set to convene on Tuesday for a pivotal first sitting of the newly elected House, officially ushering in legislative proceedings for the 2025 government, with key procedural votes and constitutional matters expected to dominate the agenda. Outgoing House...
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New Cabinet Focuses on Infrastructure, Health, Education and Economic Growth

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has outlined ambitious expectations for his newly sworn-in Cabinet, emphasising performance, accountability and people-centred development as central pillars of his administration. Among the key structural changes is the merging of tourism and commerce under Deputy...
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New Cabinet Ministers Begin Orientation Following Swearing-In Ceremony

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Newly appointed members of Saint Lucia’s Cabinet of Ministers began a formal orientation process on Monday, just days after being sworn in last Friday, as the government moves to ensure a smooth and coordinated start to the new administration. The...
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Baptiste Dismisses Retirement Talk, Signals Continued Service to Laborie

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Veteran parliamentarian Alva Baptiste has firmly dismissed any suggestion that he may be considering retirement from active politics, making it clear that his focus remains on continuing to serve the people of Laborie. When asked whether his long tenure as...
Business

Newly Released IRD Guidelines Casts Doubt on Philip J Pierre’s VAT Free Day Promise

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has moved to advance preparations for a VAT-Free Day promised by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre for Christmas 2025, outlining the application requirements for VAT-registered businesses wishing to participate in the initiative. In a memorandum...
Crime

Retired Police Officer Praises GNFU Successes, Calls for Stronger Government Support in Fight Against Illegal Guns & Drugs

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A retired senior police officer has praised the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s Gang, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNFU) for what he describes as “clear and measurable success” in disrupting the flow of illegal weapons and drugs into the...
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JetBlue Flight Avoids Midair Collision with US Military Plane

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A JetBlue flight heading to New York was forced to stop climbing after coming dangerously close to a US Air Force aircraft, according to the airline and air traffic recordings. A JetBlue flight from Curaçao narrowly avoided a midair collision...
Crime

Five Arrested & Illegal Firearm Recovered During Early-Morning Operation In Bexon

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force wishes to inform the public of a successful joint-law enforcement operation conducted early this morning, Friday December 12, 2025, in Country Village, Bexon. About 4:30 a.m., officers of the Gang, Narcotics and Firearms Unit,...
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Rigobert Welcomes New Cabinet, Highlights Governance, Climate and Digital Focus on National Day

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Former government minister and academic Dr Gale Rigobert has welcomed the swearing-in of Saint Lucia’s new Cabinet of Ministers, describing the timing, on the eve of the island’s National Day, as deeply symbolic and reflective of the country’s democratic...
Arts

Human Rights Day 2025: Attorney Mary Francis underscores dignity, justice and equality before the law

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
As Saint Lucia observed Human Rights Day 2025 on Tuesday, December 10, veteran human rights attorney Mary Francis used the occasion to reiterate the importance of justice, equality and human dignity as fundamental pillars of national development. Human Rights Day...
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PM Pierre Says Emancipation Remains Unfinished as He Calls for Economic Freedom and Justice

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has declared that the work of emancipation remains unfinished, using his Emancipation Day address...

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