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Government Breaks Silence After Minister Richard Frederick Detained by Police

The Government of Saint Lucia has publicly confirmed that Housing, Local Government and Urban Renewal Minister Richard Frederick was detained for questioning by police before being released, while stressing that it will not interfere with an ongoing investigation. The confirmation...

Boys Training Centre Honours the Unsung Heroes Behind Saint Lucia’s Second Chances

The men and women who have quietly helped transform the lives of some of Saint Lucia's most vulnerable boys stepped into the spotlight as the Boys Training Centre (BTC) celebrated its 66th anniversary with a heartfelt staff appreciation ceremony. Held...

Prime Minister Pierre Pledges People Centred Leadership as He Assumes CARICOM Chairmanship

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has pledged to bring the Caribbean Community closer to its citizens as he prepares to assume the chairmanship of CARICOM, promising a people-centred approach focused on unity, resilience and regional development. In a statement marking...

Reduit Beach Gets a Major Makeover & Government Addresses Marie’s Fish Shack Dispute at Opening

Two years after plans for the Mount Pimard Public Beach Park were first unveiled, the Government of Saint Lucia has officially opened the transformed beachfront at the southern end of Reduit Beach, unveiling a modern public space designed to...

Government Cuts Tax Penalties, Unveils New Land Buyer Incentive

The government has approved sweeping changes to Saint Lucia's income tax laws, slashing penalties for overdue taxes and introducing a major new incentive aimed at helping first-time land buyers take their first step toward homeownership. The amendments, passed in the...

Hilaire Says Commercialization Key to Sustaining Saint Lucia Carnival While Preserving Tradition

As Saint Lucia Carnival continues to attract thousands of visitors and generate millions in economic activity, Tourism and Culture Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire says the challenge is to build a commercially sustainable festival without allowing its traditions and cultural...

Saint Lucians Still Waiting for Fuel Price Adjustment as Global Oil Prices Slide

Despite a recent slide in global oil prices, Saint Lucian consumers will see no immediate relief at the pump or on cooking gas bills, with the government maintaining current fuel and LPG rates for the latest pricing cycle. Speaking outside...

Government Says Uber Is Illegal — Six Months Later, The App Is Still Operating In Saint Lucia

Six months after the Saint Lucian government declared Uber's operations illegal, the global ride-sharing giant continues to operate on the island, raising fresh questions about regulation, enforcement, and who ultimately controls access to the country's growing digital marketplace. Tourism and...

How Much Is Arsenal Costing Saint Lucia? Government Refuses to Reveal Price Tag as Public Pressure Mounts

As questions continue to swirl around Saint Lucia's high-profile partnership with English Premier League powerhouse Arsenal Football Club, the government is facing growing pressure to reveal exactly how much taxpayers are paying for the ambitious sports tourism initiative. The controversy...

Sir Neville Cenac’s Family Challenges Narrative That Defined a Nation at Send-off

A powerful and deeply personal defence of the legacy of former Governor-General Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac emerged during his state funeral on Friday, as family members urged Saint Lucians to remember a lifetime of service rather than a single...

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EU Moves to Shut Down Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programmes as Saint Lucia Demands Answers

The future of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) programmes across the Eastern Caribbean has been thrown into uncertainty after the...