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Prime Minister Pierre Responds to U.S. Inquiry on Cuban Doctors and ‘Yellow List’ Report

Castries, St. Lucia — Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has assured the nation that the government has responded to inquiries from the United States regarding the employment of Cuban medical personnel in St. Lucia, reaffirming that the island has...

Chastanet Refutes Claims of Disrespect at Archbishop’s Breakfast Event

Castries, Saint Lucia – Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet has strongly denied allegations made by the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) that he acted disrespectfully at a church event hosted by Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire. The controversy stems from a press...

Chastanet Defends $1M Consultancy Amid St. Jude Hospital Reconstruction Controversy

Leader of the political opposition United Workers Party (UWP) Allen Chastanet, has staunchly defended his administration's decision to allocate EC$1 million for a consultancy assessing the feasibility of the old St. Jude Hospital versus constructing a new facility in...

Mottley Stands Firm on Cuban Medical Brigade, Willing to Risk U.S. Visa

Bridgetown, Barbados – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has taken a bold stance in defense of the Cuban medical brigade, declaring that she is prepared to have her United States visa revoked if necessary to stand by Cuba’s contributions...

Elwin St. Rose Declares Independent Candidacy Amid UWP Controversy

As St. Lucia’s 2026 general election race intensifies, former expatriate Elwin St. Rose has officially declared his candidacy as an independent for the Anse La Raye/Canaries seat. The announcement came during Wednesday evening’s Newsmaker Live program, where St. Rose...

UWP Unveils Bold Policy Agenda at 43rd Convention

Castries, Saint Lucia – The United Workers Party (UWP) has set forth a decisive policy agenda aimed at reshaping the nation's future, following a powerful display of unity and purpose at its recently held 43rd Annual Convention. Party members...

Jawahir Fires Back at Joseph over Constituency Division Rumours

Lisa Jawahir, the Communications Director and prospective Castries South East candidate for the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), has responded to remarks made about her by United Workers Party (UWP) Deputy Leader Guy Joseph. During a UWP public meeting in...

Dennery North MP Slams UWP’s Election Slate

Dennery North MP Shawn Edward has launched a blistering critique of the United Workers Party (UWP), branding its newly announced slate of candidates for the next general election as the weakest in Saint Lucia’s history. Speaking at the Saint Lucia...

Minister Denies Allegations of Police Interference

Minister for Crime Prevention and Persons with Disabilities, Jeremiah Norbert, has dismissed allegations that he pressured the Commissioner of Police to transfer an officer after the individual performed at a United Workers Party (UWP) meeting. The UWP, in a statement...

OECS Leaders Urged to Strengthen Regional Unity Amid Global Uncertainty

Shifts in global politics, particularly evolving policies in the United States, are creating significant challenges for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Addressing these concerns, Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS, has emphasized the urgency of...

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Young Saint Lucian Entrepreneur Exports First Shipment of All-Natural Beauty Products to Sint Maarten

A new chapter in Saint Lucian entrepreneurship is unfolding as Auera, an all-natural skincare brand founded by a young...