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Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in New York as US Moves to Reshape Venezuela

Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty during their first court appearance in New York following their capture in a United States military operation, according to CNN. CNN reported that Maduro appeared defiant...

U.S. Indictment Against Maduro Puts Spotlight on Caribbean Drug Transit Routes

A 25-page United States federal indictment against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro outlines allegations of narco-terrorism, large-scale cocaine trafficking, and weapons offences, while also referencing the Caribbean as a key transit corridor in the alleged drug-smuggling network. The developments come...

Trump Says U.S. Will Oversee Venezuela Until “Safe and Judicious” Transition Is Achieved

United States President Donald Trump has said the U.S. will effectively oversee Venezuela’s governance until what he described as a “safe, proper and judicious transition” of power can take place, signalling a dramatic escalation in Washington’s position on the...

Venezuela Seeks Proof of Life of President Maduro After U.S. Bombing Attack, Ambassador Says

Venezuelan authorities are seeking proof of life of President Nicolás Maduro following a bombing attack carried out by the United States in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, according to Venezuela’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, Leiff Escanola. Speaking with...

Trump Says Maduro Captured and Removed From Venezuela In US Led Operation

United States President Donald J. Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of Venezuela following what he described as a large-scale U.S. military operation. In a statement posted on his verified...

BCF and SSDF Strengthen Rehabilitation Efforts Through Community Re-Entry Programme

A strong partnership between the Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF) and the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), through the Community Re-Entry Programme (CREP), continues to play a critical role in supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of incarcerated individuals into...

MP Norbert Reaffirms Commitment to Micoud’s Youth at Annual Christmas Party

Children from across the Micoud community were treated to an afternoon of fun, gifts, and festive cheer on Sunday, December 28, when Micoud North Member of Parliament Jeremiah Norbert hosted his annual children’s Christmas party. The event, which has become...

Minister for Equity Calls for Integrated, People-Centred Development as Nation Reflects at Christmas

As Saint Lucia marks the Christmas season, the newly appointed Minister for Equity, Labour, Gender and Elderly Affairs, Social Justice and Consumer Welfare Hon. Emma Hippolyte has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building a fairer, more inclusive society where economic...

SSDF STEP Programme Injects Christmas Relief as Over 3,000 Saint Lucians Gain Short-Term Employment

As Saint Lucia grapples with rising living costs and ongoing infrastructure challenges, the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) rolled out a timely economic intervention through its Christmas Stimulus Programme, also known as the STEP Programme, providing short-term employment...

Frederick Pledges Major Housing Push as New Parliamentary Term Begins

Housing Minister Richard Frederick has pledged an aggressive expansion of Saint Lucia’s housing construction programme, declaring it a top priority as the Thirteenth Parliament gets underway. Speaking with reporters outside Parliament ahead of the inaugural sitting last week, Frederick signalled...

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PAP Beneficiaries Await Restored Payments as Ministry Pushes Recertification

With some Public Assistance Programme (PAP) beneficiaries still waiting for payments to resume, Minister Hippolyte is urging cooperation with...