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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...

Probe Launched into the Discovery of Marc Bexon Homicide

On Saturday, 28 December 2024, about 2:35 a.m., investigators attached to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Castries received a report of a homicide at Marc, Bexon, located in Castries. At the scene, detectives discovered the motionless body of a...

Wanted: Antigua Police on the Hunt for St Lucian Man Accused of Fraud

Law enforcement authorities in Antigua are seeking the assistance of the public to locate St. Lucian national Lisbert Evans. The fugitive is wanted for several allegations of fraud. Evans has reportedly been evading capture for an extended period, despite...

Saint Lucia Advances Inclusive Development with IT Support for Vulnerable Populations

Castries, December 27, 2024 – The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), hosted a symbolic handover ceremony for IT equipment under the Safety Nets for Vulnerable...

Saint Lucia Cruise Port Begins Transformative Port Redevelopment Project

(Castries, Saint Lucia, December 24, 2024) – The demolition of the Customs and Excise Department Building on Jeremie Street, completed in the early hours of Saturday, 21 December and Sunday 22 December, marks the official launch of the highly...

RSLPF Joint Operation Results in Arrests, Firearm and Ammunition Recovery

On Monday, December 23, 2024, the Special Operations Team of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) conducted an exercise in Northern Division. During the operation, officers carried out a series of stops and searches. A total of fifty-six (56)...

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PM Pierre Hints Election Could Be Called on a Monday

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Sunday night appeared to give Saint Lucians the clearest hint yet about the...