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

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

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

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

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

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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...
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Frederick Pledges Major Housing Push as New Parliamentary Term Begins

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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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IRD Releases Preliminary List of Participating Businesses Ahead of VAT-Free Day Monday

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Saint Lucian consumers will be able to shop for selected goods without paying Value Added Tax (VAT) on Monday, December 22, 2025, as the country observes its officially designated VAT-Free Day, according to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). The IRD...
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IRD Issues Consumer Guidelines Ahead of VAT-Free Day

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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued official consumer guidelines outlining which goods will qualify for exemption during Saint Lucia’s upcoming VAT-Free Day, aimed at helping shoppers and businesses prepare ahead of the highly anticipated shopping event. According to the...
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‘Purchase What You Need’: Hippolyte, King, Edward Praise VAT-Free Day

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Former Minister for Commerce has urged Saint Lucians to take advantage of the proposed VAT-free day on December 22nd, while encouraging consumers to shop responsibly and focus on essential purchases as the country moves toward implementation of the initiative...
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‘No Issue With the Position’ – Alfred Prospere Stands Firm After Deputy Speaker Appointment, Reaffirms Support for Prime Minister DennerySouth

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Member of Parliament Hon Alfred Prospere has reaffirmed his commitment to Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre following his appointment as Deputy Speaker of Parliament, dismissing suggestions that the new role represents a setback in his political career. Prospere, who served...
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Stakeholders Eye New Measures to Improve Soufriere Security Amid U.S. Embassy Alert on Local Resort

Tourism and security officials met on Friday to address escalating safety and security concerns in Soufrière, as stakeholders intensified...

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