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Saint Lucia’s Porcia Gustave Crowned Miss Plus World

Saint Lucian educator and pageant queen Porcia Gustave has captured the international Miss Plus World title, marking a historic achievement for Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean. Gustave, who resides in Chase Gardens, Castries, emerged victorious in a highly competitive...

Fatal Shooting Reported in La Clery; Homicide Count Rises to Five for 2026

Police have cordoned off an area in La Clery following reports of a fatal shooting there earlier today. According to preliminary information, the victim is believed to be a security guard. His identity has not yet been released. The circumstances...

Young Man Killed in Head-On Collision Near Marine Base in Vieux Fort

A tragic head-on collision near the Marine Base in Vieux Fort on Sunday night has claimed the life of a young man, sending shockwaves through the southern community. The fatal crash involved a private motor car and a minibus. Amateur...

2026 Homicide Count Rises to Four Following Fatal Shooting in Micoud

Saint Lucia’s homicide count has climbed to four following the fatal shooting of a man in the community of Micoud in Saturday January 17th.  The deceased has been identified as Jamari Joseph, a resident of the area. Reports indicate that...

Ackeem Auguste Recovering from Major Health Scare Ahead of T20 World Cup

Former West Indies U19 World Cup captain Ackeem Auguste suffered a major health scare over the holidays. Auguste, who was plying his trade in the International League T20 (ILT20) for the Mumbai Emirates Cricket team, suffered a bout of...

Multiple Injured in Soufriere Vehicular Accident on Thursday Afternoon

A vehicular accident in Soufriere on Thursday afternoon left at least twelve people injured, including ten students and a driver, triggering an emergency medical response. Preliminary information indicates that twelve individuals were transported by ambulance, while two others were taken...

Police High Command Reports Decline in Homicides as 2026 Crime Fighting Strategies Unveiled

The high command of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has outlined its operational performance for 2025, reporting a reduction in homicides alongside a series of new strategies aimed at strengthening public safety in 2026. At the Force’s first press...

Soufriere Man Registered As Island’s Third Homicide for 2026

A 26-year-old man from Soufriere identified as Leveal Albert has been confirmed as Saint Lucia’s third homicide victim for 2026, following a fatal stabbing incident on Thursday morning. According to official reports, the incident occurred shortly after 10:00 a.m. on...

Government of Saint Lucia Acknowledges Temporary U.S. Pause on Immigrant Visas

The Government of Saint Lucia has acknowledged a temporary suspension in the issuance of United States immigrant visas affecting nationals of seventy-five (75) countries, including Saint Lucia and ten (10) other CARICOM member states. According to information issued by the...

IRD Launches Strategic Planning Workshop to Strengthen Tax Administration

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has commenced the development of a new three-year Corporate Strategic Business Plan to guide its operations from 2026 to 2029. As part of this process, the department hosted a week-long, in-house strategic planning workshop,...

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Shopping Lists and Flower Festival Bring Lessons to Life at Dame Pearlette

Pupils at Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School put their maths skills to the test and stepped into colourful cultural...