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Norbert Moves to Make Accessibility Law with Disability Registry and Prosthetic Centre

Sharefil Gaillard -
Government is moving to shift disability inclusion from rhetoric to enforceable action, with Minister responsible for people with disabilities, Jeremiah Norbert, outlining a reform agenda that includes a National Disability Registry, revised building regulations and the creation of a...
Business

Saint Lucia Moves to Strengthen Oversight of Statutory Bodies After Jamaica Mission

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Saint Lucia is moving to place stronger oversight on its statutory bodies, following a high-level technical visit to Jamaica by the Parastatal Monitoring Department. The two-day engagement, hosted by Jamaica’s Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, focused on public...
Business

Government Expands Social Protection and Targets Youth Crime Through $2.5M Catalyst Programme

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The Government of Saint Lucia is strengthening its social protection framework and intensifying efforts to address youth crime, with a major focus on prevention and community-based intervention. Speaking during her contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate on April 23, 2026,...
Education

Government to End August Pay Gap for School Workers

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The Government of Saint Lucia has unveiled a series of social support measures targeting students and school support staff, with Education Minister Kenson Casimir describing the initiatives as part of a broader push to prioritise people-centred policies. Speaking during his...
Education

Government Expands Social Programmes, Targets Youth and Elderly in 2026/2027 Budget

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Government of Saint Lucia is expanding support for vulnerable groups, with new and ongoing social programmes outlined in the 2026/2027 Budget presented by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. At the centre of the plan is continued assistance for roughly...
Business

Fuel Prices Hold — But Sharp LPG Increase Sparks New Cost Concerns

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Fuel prices in Saint Lucia will remain largely unchanged for the next pricing cycle, offering some stability to consumers, even as select liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products see notable increases. In its latest adjustment covering April 20 to May 10,...
Business

Contract Signed for Upgrade to Water Supply in Gros Islet 

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The Water and Sewerage Company has officially launched a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving water delivery in northern Saint Lucia, with the commencement of the Northern Pipeline Project. Chief Executive Officer Zilta George-Leslie described the project as a transformative...
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Governor General Travels Overseas for Medical Care; Finisterre Appointed to Act

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The Office of the Governor General has confirmed that His Excellency Sir Cyril E. M. Charles has traveled to Martinique to receive medical attention, prompting the temporary appointment of a deputy to ensure the continuity of official duties. In a...
Education

Casimir Urges Responsible Parenting While Outlining Education Reforms

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Education Minister Kenson Casimir has defended his recent comments on population growth, while outlining a series of education and nutrition initiatives aimed at adapting to Saint Lucia’s shifting demographics. Speaking during a pre-cabinet briefing, Casimir stressed that his call for...
Business

Afreximbank Unveils US$10 Billion Lifeline as Middle East Conflict Shakes Caribbean and African Economies

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A fresh wave of global instability is now rippling across the Caribbean and Africa, as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten fuel supplies, food security, and economic stability. In response, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has moved swiftly,...
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Faith Edward and Nyaley Lewis to Represent Saint Lucia in 2027

Saint Lucia will have two chances to claim a regional pageant crown in 2027, with Faith Edward and Nyaley...

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