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Saint Lucia’s Labour Revolution Draws International Attention in Geneva

Saint Lucia's commitment to advancing workers' rights, strengthening social protection and promoting gender equality was on display at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, where Minister for Labour and Social Justice, Hon. Emma...

“I Spoke Too Soon”: Gregory Philbert Retracts Claims Against Hilaire. Minister Details Marie Farrell Compensation Package

A public dispute surrounding the relocation and compensation of longtime Mount Pimard vendor Marie Farrell appears to have come to an abrupt end after social commentator Gregory Philbert retracted allegations he made against Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire and...

Pierre Unveils ‘Most Generous Tax Amnesty Ever’: Interest, Penalties Scrapped Until 2027

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Philip J. Pierre has announced what he describes as one of the most far-reaching tax relief measures in Saint Lucia’s history, revealing that Cabinet will approve a major extension of the national Tax...

PM Pierre Admits Bus Reform Could Cost Votes as Government Moves to Fix Saint Lucia’s Transport Crisis

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has openly acknowledged that fixing Saint Lucia’s troubled public transportation system could come at a significant political cost, but insists the government can no longer ignore the growing challenges facing commuters and transport operators. Speaking...

Pierre Defends Saint Lucia’s Crime Laws, Says Some of Region’s Toughest Penalties Already Exist

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says Saint Lucia already has some of the strictest criminal penalties in the Caribbean, as public debate continues over whether tougher legislation is needed to combat crime. His latest comments come amid widespread public outcry...

Sir Neville Cenac, Former Governor General and Veteran Statesman, Dies

Saint Lucia is mourning the passing of Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac, a former Governor General and veteran public servant whose career in national life spanned more than five decades. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, on behalf of the Government and...

Saint Lucia Secures Historic OAS Leadership Role as Emma Hippolyte Elected to Women’s Commission Executive

Saint Lucia has strengthened its influence on the regional stage after Minister for Equity, Social Justice, Gender, Older Persons, Labour, Co-operatives and Consumer Affairs, Emma Hippolyte, was elected to the Executive Committee of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM)...

UWP Questions Fuel Pricing Alleging Government Revenues ‘Almost Doubled’

UWP Deputy Political Leader Dominic Fedee is questioning the Government's handling of fuel prices, arguing that Saint Lucians continued paying elevated prices at the pump even as global oil prices declined significantly from record highs reached in 2022. Fedee's comments...

Saint Lucians Hit With New Gas and Diesel Price Hike as Global Oil Crisis Deepens

The Government of Saint Lucia has announced an upward adjustment in the retail prices of major petroleum products, effective June 1, 2026. The price hikes come in response to a recent surge in global crude oil prices, though the...

Laura Jn Pierre Noel Says Saint Lucia Must Confront a Disturbing Pattern Following Joy St Omer’s Killing

As Saint Lucia continues to grapple with the killing of Joy St. Omer, entrepreneur and community leader Laura Jn. Pierre-Noel has delivered an emotional and deeply personal call for urgent national action against domestic violence, warning that too many...

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Doctors Sound the Alarm on Aging, Diabetes and Smoking at Major Saint Lucia Medical Conference

The future of healthcare in Saint Lucia will take centre stage this weekend as leading regional and international medical...