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Philip J. Pierre Administration Moves to Make Housing More Affordable for Saint Lucians

The Philip J. Pierre Administration is taking another step toward making home ownership more accessible for Saint Lucians through a US$20 million loan secured from the Export-Import Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The funds will be channelled...

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 long-anticipated election date, teasing supporters with cryptic references to “Monday” and a rallying cry that “the mood is red.” Speaking at...

Bradley Felix Unfazed by SLP’s New Candidate for Choiseul/Saltibus

Two-time parliamentary representative for Choiseul/Saltibus, Bradley Felix, says he remains unbothered by the Saint Lucia Labour Party’s (SLP) newly announced candidate, Keithson “Kiffo” Charles, as the island inches closer to the next general election. Felix, who has represented the constituency...

UWP Says Justice Delayed, Not Denied, in Ongoing CIP Case

The United Workers Party (UWP) has issued a statement following the High Court’s ruling in the case brought by Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet against Dr. Ernest Hilaire and the Citizenship by Investment Board. While acknowledging the Court’s decision, the Party...

Allen Chastanet Loses Another Court Battle to Ernest Hilaire

The High Court has dismissed yet another legal challenge brought by Opposition Leader and United Workers Party (UWP) Political Leader Allen Chastanet against Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire and the Government of Saint Lucia, this time refusing an application...

PM Puts Drivers on Notice: Tough Measures Coming Against Drunk Driving

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has put motorists on notice that his government will not hesitate to introduce tougher measures to curb reckless and impaired driving on Saint Lucia’s roads. His warning follows a tragic three-vehicle collision on Saturday, October...

Pierre Calls for Zero-Tolerance Approach to Crime at RSS Meeting

At the opening ceremony of the Regional Security System’s Unit Heads meeting on Monday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre emphasised the importance of embedding a zero-tolerance approach to crime from the earliest stages of life and throughout the recruitment...

“A Political Circus-Not Justice..I Will Fight On-And I Will Win”: Dr. Hilaire Blasts Political Smear Campaign

Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire has forcefully denied allegations that he pushed Eldrise Charles outside the Parliament building, an accusation that has resulted in a summons requiring him to appear in court. In a hard-hitting statement delivered today,...

Chiquot’s Claims of Corruption Clashes with Court Findings and Past Apology

Former Acting Comptroller of Customs, Peter Chiquot, is facing scrutiny over inconsistencies in his recent social media broadcast regarding the long-running customs case involving Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ernest Hilaire.  Chiquot, now a UWP candidate for the Castries East seat,...

SSDF/BNTF Handover Modern Pre-K Classroom to Babonneau Primary School

In a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 8th, 2025 a newly refurbished Babonneau Pre-K Classroom was officially handed over from the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) to the Principal and staff of the Babonneau Primary School. This sub-project, was implemented...

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Local Industry Steps Forward at 18th Saint Lucia Taiwan Trade Showcase

Eighteen years in, the Saint Lucia–Taiwan Trade Show isn’t slowing down, it’s expanding. Opening Thursday at the Pavillion at...