Politics

Business

Hundreds to Benefit from Short-Term Jobs Under 2025 Summer Stimulus Program

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 20, 2025

Hundreds of Saint Lucians are set to benefit from short-term employment and community enhancement works under the 2025 Summer Stimulus Program (STEP), launched Monday by the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) in collaboration with Members of Parliament. The five-day...

Crime

Norbert Bemoans Repeat Offenders, Says Revolving Door Justice System Demotivates Police

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 19, 2025

Minisiter for Crime Prevention and Micoud North MP, Jeremiah Norbert, on Tuesday raised alarm in Parliament over the disturbing trend of criminals reoffending while already on bail for firearm-related crimes, warning that such cases undermine the morale of police...

Health

Health Minister Affirms Completion Timeline for St. Jude Hospital

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 19, 2025

Minister for Health, Moses Jn Baptiste, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completing and commissioning the long-delayed St. Jude Hospital before the end of 2025. His comments come ahead of Tuesday’s sitting of Parliament, where health sector progress is...

News Releases

King Confident in Another Term Following Backs’ Independent Candidacy

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 19, 2025

The political battle for Castries North is taking shape as Marcellas ‘Backs’ Stiede, a long-time supporter of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), has officially declared his candidacy as an independent. His entry into the race comes even as...

Crime

Kakal Criticizes Government’s Crime Strategy

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 19, 2025

The United Workers Party’s (UWP) endorsed candidate for Vieux Fort North, Calixte ‘Kakal’ Xavier, has delivered a sharp critique of the government’s handling of crime, questioning both the preparedness of law enforcement and the absence of stronger national security...

Crime

SLP Stages Massive Anti-Violence Motorcade in Dennery as Youth Rally Calls for Peace

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 18, 2025

The Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) staged a massive show of solidarity against rising gun violence on Sunday, hosting an anti-violence motorcade that culminated in Palm Valley, Dennery. Party members declared the event incident-free, crediting both participants and the...

News Releases

Historic Moment: Ciceron Playing Field Lights Up for the First Time, Transforming Community Sports in Saint Lucia

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 18, 2025

The community of Ciceron erupted in celebration on Saturday night as floodlights illuminated the Ciceron Playing Field for the very first time, marking a historic milestone in local sports and community development. Parliamentary Representative for Castries South, Dr. Ernest Hilaire,...

Crime

Crime Prevention Minister Denounces Saturday’s Shootings

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 18, 2025

Police have confirmed two dead and others injured in separate brazen shootings in Castries on August 16th. 2025. These incidents have heightened concerns and fears among citizens. Crime Prevention Minister Jeremiah Norbert on Sunday, at the SLP’s Youth Rally in Denmery,...

News Releases

Harracksingh to Chastanet: “Send in your resignation to Micoud South”

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 18, 2025

The Saint Lucia Labour Party’s endorsed candidate for Micoud South, Dr. Shanda Lee Harracksingh says she’s “putting Chastanet on notice” and is confident of unseating the former Prime Minister at the next poll. She describes Chastanet’s representation as being subpar...

Crime

UWP Postpones Castries Public Meeting Amid Gun Violence Concerns

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 16, 2025

The United Workers Party (UWP) has announced the postponement of its much-anticipated National Public Meeting, which was scheduled to take place in the city of Castries, citing safety concerns in the wake of recent gun violence. According to the Party,...

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