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Minister Henry’s Final Official Act Highlights Deep Commitment to the Poor and Vulnerable

'Six Religious Organizations Receive Financial Support to Strengthen Community Outreach' In a powerful and symbolic final act ahead of the upcoming general election, Minister for Equity, Social Justice & Empowerment Hon. Joachim Henry, who's not seeking reelection, on Friday, November...

Former UWP Stalwart “Champagne” Breaks Ranks, Endorses SLP Ahead of Dec. 1 Poll

Just days before Saint Lucians head to the polls, long-time United Workers Party (UWP) member and political organiser Felix “Champagne” Deterville has publicly endorsed Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP). Deterville made the...

Saint Lucia Is Not St Vincent – Hilaire Dismisses “Yellow Wave” Narrative

Minister for Tourism and Saint Lucia Labour Party Deputy Leader Dr Ernest Hilaire has pushed back strongly against any suggestion that recent election results elsewhere in the region signal political change for Saint Lucia, insisting that the island’s circumstances...

Provisions in Place to Ensure Elderly and Disabled Can Cast Their Vote – Chief Elections Officer

Provisions have been made to ensure that elderly citizens and persons living with disabilities can comfortably and safely exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general election, according to Chief Elections Officer Herman St Helen. Speaking on the measures...

Saint Lucia’s Political Temperature Rises as Advance Voting Sees Heavy Early Action

Chief Elections Officer Herman St. Helen says advance voting for essential services is progressing smoothly across the island, with reports of long lines and steady turnout as Saint Lucia prepares for Monday’s general election. Today’s advance poll allows members of...

St. Lucia Rekindles the Spirit of Remembrance Day

After years of hushed footsteps and dim candlelight in dark public cemeteries, St. Lucia is preparing to welcome a new chapter in how it honours its departed. On November 29th from 5 p.m., the Margaret O’Brian Private Cemetery in...

Preville’s Shock Endorsement Fuels Labour Momentum Ahead of Polls

Another prominent United Workers Party member has publicly broken ranks, this time throwing his full support behind Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and the Saint Lucia Labour Party ahead of the December 1st general election. On Wednesday evening in Gros...

Gonsalves Confident of “Bigger Victory” as Vincentians Vote Today

Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, says he is expecting a “bigger victory” at the polls today, expressing strong confidence in voter turnout and support on the ground as Vincentians cast their ballots. Speaking to...

Police and Customs Intercept Major Cache of Firearms, Ammunition and Drugs in Strategic Port Operation

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force Gangs Narcotics and Firearms Unit and the Customs and Excise Department, has dealt a significant blow to an alleged trafficking network following the interception of a substantial cache of high-powered firearms, ammunition, and...

ECCO Delivers $1.3M Royalty Payout in Second Major Distribution of 2025

The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. has announced its second major royalty distribution for 2025, with a total of $1.3 million XCD set to reach creators’ bank accounts on December 4th, 2025. The payout covers...

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Two Saint Lucians Fined Over EC$65,000 After Guilty Pleas in St Vincent Drug Case

Two Saint Lucian nationals have been ordered to pay a combined EC$65,320 after pleading guilty to six drug-related offences...