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SLTU Election Race Intensifies Amid Allegations of Unethical Campaign Tactics

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 23, 2026

As campaigning for key executive positions within the Saint Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) draws to a close, tensions appear to be escalating, with fresh concerns emerging over the conduct of candidates in the lead-up to Tuesday’s highly anticipated elections. Allegations...

Education

Strong Concerns Raised Over Campaign Conduct Ahead of St. Lucia Teachers’ Union Elections

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 19, 2026

With elections for key executive positions within the St. Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) fast approaching, concerns are emerging over what has been described as increasingly unethical campaign behaviour among some candidates. Speaking with Saint Lucia Daily Post, candidate Troy Nestor...

News Releases

Parliament Approves Loans to Advance Four-Lane Highway Expansion From Castries to Gros Islet

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 16, 2026

Residents and commuters traveling along Saint Lucia’s northern corridor could soon experience improved traffic flow following Parliament’s approval of two loans to support the long-anticipated expansion of the highway linking Castries to Gros Islet. The roadway, one of the island’s...

Business

Saint Lucia Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality at UN Commission on the Status of Women

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 12, 2026

Saint Lucia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening justice systems for women and girls during the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) currently underway at the United Nations...

Business

Government Secures US$22.8M CDB Loan to Strengthen Saint Lucia’s Water Supply

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 10, 2026

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Tuesday defended the government’s decision to secure more than US$22.8 million in financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to upgrade key water infrastructure, describing the investment as critical to improving reliability and...

Business

Hilaire Defends CIP Programme, Says UK Visa Decision Wrongly Linked to Investment Citizenship

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 10, 2026

Minister with responsibility for the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), Dr. Ernest Hilaire, has strongly defended Saint Lucia’s investment citizenship programme, insisting that the United Kingdom’s recent decision to impose visa requirements on Saint Lucian nationals should not be...

Business

‘We Are Losing Sleep Over This’ – PM Pierre Warns of Fuel Price Impact

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 9, 2026

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has warned that Saint Lucia could soon feel the effects of rising global oil prices, as the government moves to put measures in place to cushion the potential economic impact on citizens. Speaking to...

Business

Opposition Raises Concerns Over Proposed EC$600 Million Government Borrowing

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 9, 2026

The opposition United Workers Party has raised concerns over the government’s intention to seek parliamentary approval to borrow more than EC$600 million, a proposal expected to be brought before Parliament. In a press release issued ahead of the parliamentary sitting,...

Education

National Community Foundation and LUCELEC Launch Parental Empowerment Workshop Series with Support from Key Corporate Partners

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 9, 2026

The National Community Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with the St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC), is proud to announce the launch of National Parental Empowerment and Workforce Development Programme; a workshop series designed to strengthen families, enhance parental engagement,...

Business

UK Introduces Visa Requirement for Saint Lucian Nationals

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - March 5, 2026

The Government of Saint Lucia has confirmed that the United Kingdom will introduce a visa requirement for Saint Lucian nationals travelling to the UK, including those transiting through the country en route to other destinations. In a statement issued on...

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