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Blazing Inferno Engulfs Wooden Structure in Chase Gardens, Firefighters Prevent Further Disaster

Castries, Saint Lucia - January 6, 2025 On Monday evening, the Saint Lucia Fire Service responded to a structural fire at Chase Gardens, Castries, where a wooden structure was reported to be ablaze. Emergency personnel swiftly arrived at the scene,...

Two Injured in Morne Fortune Collision – Saint Lucia Fire Service Responds Swiftly

Castries, Saint Lucia – January 8, 2025 – The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) responded to a motor vehicle collision at Morne Fortune on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found an adult male and...

Equity Ministry Champions Festive Spirit with Support from Taiwan & Simply Help Foundation

Castries, January 6, 2025-  The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Simply Help Foundation, has reaffirmed their dedication to equity, inclusion, and empowerment. On December 11, 2024,...

St Lucia Records First Road Fatality for 2025

The alarming frequency of motor vehicle crashes in Saint Lucia has once again been highlighted following a fatal collision over the weekend. The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) has confirmed that on Saturday, January 4, 2025, emergency personnel responded...

Another Saint Lucian Makes The West Indies U19 T20 World Cup Team

Castries, St. Lucia – 18 year old left arm medium pacer Selena Ross is among the 15 women West Indies U19 Womens’ T20 World Cup squad. The announcement by Cricket West Indies on (December 23, 2024), marks Ross’ debut on the...

Saint Lucia Welcomes International Marathoners for the Eastern Caribbean Challenge 2025

Veteran marathoners and running enthusiasts from across the globe have arrived on Saint Lucian shores for an intense long-distance race on January 6th. The Eastern Caribbean Challenge 2025 is being jointly hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries,...

China’s Mystery Respiratory Virus Outbreak Raises Global Health Concerns

Saint Lucians are closely monitoring reports of a new respiratory virus outbreak in China, where hospitals are said to be overcrowded. Health authorities there are implementing emergency measures to contain the spread. The virus, identified as human metapneumovirus (HMPV),...

Saint Lucia Fire Service Reports on 2024 Emergency Calls and Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety

As the year comes to a close, the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) has conducted a comprehensive review of all emergency calls received in 2024. These incidents have been categorized into four primary response areas: Fire Emergencies, Medical Calls,...

RSLPF Seize Suspected Cannabis, Firearm, Ammunition and Cocaine in Drug Busts

On Monday, December 16, 2024, about 12:10 p.m., police officers attached to the Drug Unit, in conjunction with the Customs and Excise Department, interdicted a quantity of suspected cannabis in a consignment at the Vigie Cargo Shed in Castries. A...

Overcrowding and Extended waiting times at Accident and Emergency Department

Castries, Saint Lucia (30th December 2024): The Owen King EU Hospital (OKEUH) of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC) is issuing a public advisory in response to the overcrowding and resultant increased waiting times being experienced in the Accident and Emergency Department...

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Brand Saint Lucia Makes An Aggressive Investment Pitch in Japan

Export Saint Lucia used the global stage of Expo Osaka to court Japanese investors on August 29, unveiling “Brand...