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Mobile Surveillance Cameras Installed to Boost Security in Castries

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
With increased foot traffic expected during the festive season, authorities in Castries are moving to reinforce public safety by deploying new mobile surveillance equipment aimed at supporting police operations during the holiday rush. On Thursday, December 18, Castries Mayor Geraldine...
Crime

Police Seek Public Help After Masked Men Rob Touya Airbnb Guests

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Police are seeking public assistance with information that could lead to the arrest of two masked men in their investigations into an aggravated burglary. The incident occurred at an Airbnb apartment in Touya, Gros Islet, leaving one woman injured...
Business

Orbtronics Innovation Gala 2025 Showcases Caribbean Tech Ambition

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Orbtronics Innovation Gala 2025 successfully brought together more than 200 innovators, technology leaders, corporate executives, government officials, and industry partners on Sunday, December 14, at Sandals Grande, cementing its status as a premier platform advancing the Caribbean’s innovation...
Business

Coconut Bay and Serenity Bring More Than a Meal to Comfort Bay Seniors This Christmas

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
On December 18, the sounds of laughter, conversation and festive cheer filled the grounds of the Comfort Bay Senior Citizens Home, a welcome change for residents who, for one afternoon, were reminded that they are neither forgotten nor alone. Management...
Business

Resilience Takes Centre Stage

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Written by Dale Carnegie Elliott “Be like water. Flow. Transform. Adapt.” It was more than a theme. It was a reflection of the economic moment. After a five-year hiatus, the Saint Lucia Business Awards 2025 returned on December 15 at the Royalton Resort,...
Emergency

Two Women Injured After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians in Bois d’Orange

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Two adult women were injured Wednesday night after being struck by a motor vehicle in Bois d’Orange, prompting an emergency response from the Saint Lucia Fire Service. Fire officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:17 p.m. on December 17,...
Business

IRD Releases Preliminary List of Participating Businesses Ahead of VAT-Free Day Monday

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Saint Lucian consumers will be able to shop for selected goods without paying Value Added Tax (VAT) on Monday, December 22, 2025, as the country observes its officially designated VAT-Free Day, according to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). The IRD...
Crime

Police Probe Aggravated Burglary, Stabbing at Trouya Airbnb

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Police have launched an investigation into a reported aggravated burglary and violent assault at an Airbnb property in Trouya, Gros Islet, following a disturbing early-morning incident that has left residents shaken. Details remain limited as investigations continue, but residents in...
Business

IRD Issues Consumer Guidelines Ahead of VAT-Free Day

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued official consumer guidelines outlining which goods will qualify for exemption during Saint Lucia’s upcoming VAT-Free Day, aimed at helping shoppers and businesses prepare ahead of the highly anticipated shopping event. According to the...
Business

‘Purchase What You Need’: Hippolyte, King, Edward Praise VAT-Free Day

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Former Minister for Commerce has urged Saint Lucians to take advantage of the proposed VAT-free day on December 22nd, while encouraging consumers to shop responsibly and focus on essential purchases as the country moves toward implementation of the initiative...
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