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Baptiste Dismisses Retirement Talk, Signals Continued Service to Laborie

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - December 15, 2025

Veteran parliamentarian Alva Baptiste has firmly dismissed any suggestion that he may be considering retirement from active politics, making it clear that his focus remains on continuing to serve the people of Laborie. When asked whether his long tenure as...

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Newly Released IRD Guidelines Casts Doubt on Philip J Pierre’s VAT Free Day Promise

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - December 15, 2025

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has moved to advance preparations for a VAT-Free Day promised by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre for Christmas 2025, outlining the application requirements for VAT-registered businesses wishing to participate in the initiative. In a memorandum...

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Rigobert Welcomes New Cabinet, Highlights Governance, Climate and Digital Focus on National Day

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - December 14, 2025

Former government minister and academic Dr Gale Rigobert has welcomed the swearing-in of Saint Lucia’s new Cabinet of Ministers, describing the timing, on the eve of the island’s National Day, as deeply symbolic and reflective of the country’s democratic...

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Prime Minister Announces New Cabinet Line-Up Following General Election

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - December 12, 2025

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has announced a new Cabinet of Ministers, outlining the composition of his administration as it begins a new five-year term in office. The appointments were made during a ceremony at the House of Assembly...

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UWP National Council Rejects Chastanet’s Resignation, Confirms He Will Remain Party Leader

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - December 9, 2025

The United Workers Party (UWP) has confirmed that Allen Chastanet will remain at the helm of the organisation after its National Council the party’s highest decision-making body moved unanimously to reject his resignation during a pivotal meeting on Monday,...

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MP Jeremiah Norbert Spreads Holiday Cheer with School Visits in Micoud North

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - December 9, 2025

Fresh off his re-election as the Member of Parliament for Micoud North, Jeremiah Norbert has wasted no time engaging with the community, visiting several schools across the constituency ahead of the Christmas season. The visits were part of his ongoing...

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Chastanet Resigns as UWP Political Leader Following Party’s Electoral Defeat

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - December 5, 2025

The United Workers Party (UWP) has confirmed that former Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has tendered his resignation as Political Leader, marking a major turning point for the party in the aftermath of its overwhelming loss at the December 1st...

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“I Am Not Going Anywhere”: Tommy Descartes Addresses Supporters After Election Loss and Detention Controversy

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - December 4, 2025

In an emotional and defiant address to supporters, United Workers Party (UWP) Castries South candidate Tommy Descartes reflected on the turmoil of the 2025 election season, describing the last five months as “an extraordinary period” marked by sacrifice, hostility,...

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Cash Seizures, Arrests Mar Election Day as Chief Elections Officer Flags Breaches of the Law

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - December 3, 2025

Election Day, December 1, was marked by renewed calls for vigilance and accountability after authorities confirmed multiple reported breaches of the Elections Act, including arrests and cash seizures in two key constituencies. Chief Elections Officer Herman St. Helen confirmed that...

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Norbert Calls for Action and Inclusion on International Day of Persons Living with Disabilities

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - December 3, 2025

As Saint Lucia joined the global observance of the International Day of Persons Living with Disabilities, former Minister for Persons with Disabilities Jeremiah Norbert issued an appeal for greater inclusion, equality, and decisive action to remove the barriers faced...

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