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NURC Defends WASCO Rate Hike as Consumers Brace for Higher Costs

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As consumers and businesses adjust to higher water rates, the National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NURC) is defending its decision to approve WASCO's tariff increase, insisting that consumer protection measures and long-term investment needs were key factors in the final...
Crime

The Cost of Domestic Violence: Hundreds Gather to Honour Joy St. Omer

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Hundreds of mourners dressed in pink packed the Anse La Raye Catholic Church on Thursday to say goodbye to Joy St. Omer, the young mother whose tragic death has become a heartbreaking symbol of the human cost of domestic...
Business

Saint Lucians To Pay More For Water, But Chastanet Says The Crisis Won’t End

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As Saint Lucians prepare to pay more for water and sewerage services, Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet is questioning whether higher rates alone will solve the country's longstanding water challenges, arguing that deeper structural issues remain unresolved. Speaking at a press...
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Nation Pays Tribute to Sir Neville Cenac at Parliament

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Dignitaries, government officials, political leaders, diplomats, and ordinary citizens gathered at the House of Parliament on Wednesday to pay their final respects to former Governor-General, Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac, as the nation continued to mourn one of its most...
Business

Sargassum Chokes Micoud North Jetty, Threatening Fishers’ Livelihoods

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The growing sargassum invasion affecting Saint Lucia's coastline is now disrupting fishing operations in Micoud North, raising concerns about livelihoods, food security and access to critical marine infrastructure relied upon by coastal communities. As fishers grapple with increasing challenges caused...
Business

Saint Lucia’s Labour Revolution Draws International Attention in Geneva

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Saint Lucia's commitment to advancing workers' rights, strengthening social protection and promoting gender equality was on display at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, where Minister for Labour and Social Justice, Hon. Emma...
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“I Spoke Too Soon”: Gregory Philbert Retracts Claims Against Hilaire. Minister Details Marie Farrell Compensation Package

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A public dispute surrounding the relocation and compensation of longtime Mount Pimard vendor Marie Farrell appears to have come to an abrupt end after social commentator Gregory Philbert retracted allegations he made against Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire and...
Business

Pierre Unveils ‘Most Generous Tax Amnesty Ever’: Interest, Penalties Scrapped Until 2027

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Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Philip J. Pierre has announced what he describes as one of the most far-reaching tax relief measures in Saint Lucia’s history, revealing that Cabinet will approve a major extension of the national Tax...
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PM Pierre Admits Bus Reform Could Cost Votes as Government Moves to Fix Saint Lucia’s Transport Crisis

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has openly acknowledged that fixing Saint Lucia’s troubled public transportation system could come at a significant political cost, but insists the government can no longer ignore the growing challenges facing commuters and transport operators. Speaking...
Crime

Pierre Defends Saint Lucia’s Crime Laws, Says Some of Region’s Toughest Penalties Already Exist

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says Saint Lucia already has some of the strictest criminal penalties in the Caribbean, as public debate continues over whether tougher legislation is needed to combat crime. His latest comments come amid widespread public outcry...
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Lucian Carnival Has Outgrown Its Venue, PM Pierre Says as Machel Montano Hails Festival Among His Best

Lucian Carnival's soaring popularity could soon force Saint Lucia to think bigger. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says the island's...

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