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RSLPF K-9 Unit to Be Replenished After “Suspicious” Death of Police Dog Tyson

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s K-9 Unit will be replenished following the “untimely and suspicious” death of Police Canine 642 “Tyson,” Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre confirmed Monday. Speaking at the weekly pre-Cabinet press briefing, Pierre assured the public...

Joseph Warns of “Cursed Path” Following Court Ruling on Buggery Laws

United Workers Party (UWP) Deputy Leader Guy Joseph has sharply criticised the High Court’s recent decision to strike down colonial-era laws criminalising buggery and gross indecency, calling the ruling “no greater abomination in any country” and warning that Saint...

PM Announces Plans for Unemployment Insurance Program and Pension Increases

Castries, Saint Lucia – Monday, August 4, 2025 — Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has confirmed that the government has commissioned the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) to present proposals for the establishment of an unemployment insurance program, marking a...

Jeremiah Norbert Hails Aquaponics Facility as Milestone for Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

Standing alongside Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre at the official launch of the Aquaponics Facility at the NSDC in Vieux Fort, Minister for Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Jeremiah Norbert, called the moment a proud milestone in the country’s...

Prudent Slams Pierre’s Emancipation Day Address as Divisive and Hypocritical

Chairman of the United Workers' Party (UWP), Therold Prudent, has launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s Emancipation Day address, accusing the political leader of hypocrisy and divisiveness in his remarks about Saint Lucia’s colonial legacy...

PM Pierre Decries Legacy of Slavery, Condemns Attack on Nigerian President During Emancipation Address

In his Emancipation Day address, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has called on Saint Lucians to honour their heritage by rising above the lingering effects of slavery, denouncing the “self-hate” and inferiority complex that continues to harm progress and...

Micoud North Launches Book Bursary Program to Empower Marginalized Families Through Education

In Micoud North, a vital initiative is currently underway that promises to bring meaningful change to the community. The distribution of book bursaries has begun, focusing on supporting marginalized families who often face difficulties in accessing educational resources. This program,...

Hippolyte Chides Preville Over VAT Policies

Minister for Commerce Emma Hippolyte has responded forcefully to criticisms levelled by United Workers’ Party (UWP) Babonneau candidate Titus Preville, who took aim at the government’s recent efforts to alleviate the burden of rising consumer prices. Speaking at a...

UWP Endorses Titus Preville as Babonneau Candidate

The United Workers' Party (UWP) has officially unveiled career civil servant Titus Preville as its endorsed candidate for the Babonneau constituency. The announcement was made during a public launch held on Sunday at the Babonneau Secondary School, where Preville...

Guy Joseph Asserts UWP’s Strength, Takes Aim at SLP and Castries South East Contender

First Deputy Leader of the United Workers’ Party (UWP), Guy Joseph, has declared that the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) is growing increasingly uneasy over the strength and appeal of the UWP’s slate of candidates for the next...

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Young Saint Lucian Entrepreneur Exports First Shipment of All-Natural Beauty Products to Sint Maarten

A new chapter in Saint Lucian entrepreneurship is unfolding as Auera, an all-natural skincare brand founded by a young...