Monday, July 27, 2026
No menu items!

Politics

Allen Chastanet Loses Another Court Battle to Ernest Hilaire

The High Court has dismissed yet another legal challenge brought by Opposition Leader and United Workers Party (UWP) Political Leader Allen Chastanet against Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire and the Government of Saint Lucia, this time refusing an application...

PM Puts Drivers on Notice: Tough Measures Coming Against Drunk Driving

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has put motorists on notice that his government will not hesitate to introduce tougher measures to curb reckless and impaired driving on Saint Lucia’s roads. His warning follows a tragic three-vehicle collision on Saturday, October...

Pierre Calls for Zero-Tolerance Approach to Crime at RSS Meeting

At the opening ceremony of the Regional Security System’s Unit Heads meeting on Monday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre emphasised the importance of embedding a zero-tolerance approach to crime from the earliest stages of life and throughout the recruitment...

“A Political Circus-Not Justice..I Will Fight On-And I Will Win”: Dr. Hilaire Blasts Political Smear Campaign

Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire has forcefully denied allegations that he pushed Eldrise Charles outside the Parliament building, an accusation that has resulted in a summons requiring him to appear in court. In a hard-hitting statement delivered today,...

Chiquot’s Claims of Corruption Clashes with Court Findings and Past Apology

Former Acting Comptroller of Customs, Peter Chiquot, is facing scrutiny over inconsistencies in his recent social media broadcast regarding the long-running customs case involving Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ernest Hilaire.  Chiquot, now a UWP candidate for the Castries East seat,...

SSDF/BNTF Handover Modern Pre-K Classroom to Babonneau Primary School

In a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 8th, 2025 a newly refurbished Babonneau Pre-K Classroom was officially handed over from the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) to the Principal and staff of the Babonneau Primary School. This sub-project, was implemented...

Financing Secured for Castries to Gros Islet Highway Expansion

Two loan agreements have been signed in Washington, D.C. between the Government of Saint Lucia, through the Ministry of Finance, and two major international development partners — the OPEC Fund for International Development and the Kuwait Fund for Arab...

Felix Cites Party, Gov’t Betrayal and Disappointment as Key Factors in Independent Bid

Former Senate President Stanley Felix, who was dismissed from his position in 2022 following criminal charges that were later dismissed, has announced that he will contest the Castries Central seat as an independent candidate in the next general elections. In...

Joseph Promises “Real” Economic Growth in Castries South East

As the general election approaches, the United Workers Party (UWP) is unveiling a series of campaign promises aimed at boosting economic activity in key constituencies. In Castries South East, UWP hopeful Guy Joseph has positioned himself as a champion...

Felix Announces Independent Candidacy for Central “Betrayed, But I Am Not Broken”

Former President of the Senate and attorney-at-law, Stanley Felix, has announced his intention to contest the Castries Central seat as an independent candidate in the upcoming general elections. Felix, who previously contested the seat for the Saint Lucia Labour...

Latest News

Lucian Carnival Has Outgrown Its Venue, PM Pierre Says as Machel Montano Hails Festival Among His Best

Lucian Carnival's soaring popularity could soon force Saint Lucia to think bigger. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says the island's...