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A Budget of People and Purpose: PM Pierre Lays Out Vision for Equity, Dignity, and Opportunity in 2025/26

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre took to Parliament on Tuesday to deliver his 2025/26 Budget Address, a people-centered presentation that read less like an economic report and more like a pledge to the citizens of Saint Lucia. “Today, it was...
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Former Governor-General Dame Pearlette Louisy Reflects on the Pressures Facing Sitting Governor-General During Throne Speeches

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Ahead of Tuesday’s joint sitting of Parliament followed by the Throne Speech, in a candid interview with media personnel about the challenges faced by current officials, former Governor-General of Saint Lucia, Dame Pearlette Louisy, shared her insights on the...
Health

“The Time is Nigh”: Governor General Promises Long-Awaited Completion of St Jude Hospital

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In what may be remembered as one of the most emotionally resonant moments in recent parliamentary history, His Excellency Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles, Governor General of Saint Lucia, announced during Tuesday’s Throne Speech that the reconstruction and commissioning...
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IACHR Raises Alarms Over Electoral Reform and Protest Crackdown in Dominica

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Castries, Saint Lucia – The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has issued a sharp statement expressing concern over the electoral reform process in the Commonwealth of Dominica, while urging the country to uphold democratic principles and human rights...
Business

Saint Lucia Unaffected by EU CBI Decision, Hilaire Says

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On Monday, Tourism and Investment Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire provided insights into the mounting pressures facing the country's Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), particularly from the European Union. According to Hilaire, the EU is implementing a new mechanism that could...
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Chastanet Blasts Government Outside Parliament: Labels 2025/2026 Budget a “La La Land” Fantasy

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Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet launched a scathing critique of the government’s 2025/2026 budget outside the House of Assembly on Friday, March 28, accusing the administration of ignoring pressing national issues and burdening citizens with increased taxes and empty promises. Standing...
Business

Health, Security, and Infrastructure Set to Receive Significant Funding in Saint Lucia’s 2025-2026 Budget

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre delivered his address in the House of Parliament, outlining the government’s projected capital expenditure, revenue estimates, and financing for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The Prime Minister began by highlighting the government’s planned capital...
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UWP Slams Minister Frederick Over “Racist” Remarks and Attacks on Women

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The United Workers Party (UWP) has launched a scathing criticism against Housing Minister Richard Frederick, accusing him of perpetuating racism and launching sustained verbal attacks on women through his weekly talk show. In a statement issued this week, the opposition...
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Saint Lucia Prepared to Accept Deported Nationals 

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Saint Lucia is ready to welcome home five of its nationals who have been deported from the United States of America, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre confirmed on Monday.  Pierre responded to concerns that numerous Saint Lucians were enroute to...
Business

Pierre’s $577M Wage Bill: Relief for Workers, Questions on Sustainability in 2025/26 Budget

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In an unprecedented budget statement that highlighted rising government expenditure and economic pressures, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Monday night outlined a $577.3 million wage bill for the 2025/26 financial year, representing a 6.6% increase over the previous...
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Pierre Accuses Chastanet of Disrespecting Parliament After Budget Debate Walkout

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has sharply criticized Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet, accusing him of disrespecting Parliament and the...

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