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PM Pierre Says Emancipation Remains Unfinished as He Calls for Economic Freedom and Justice

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has declared that the work of emancipation remains unfinished, using his Emancipation Day address to call for greater economic opportunity, food security, energy independence and reparatory justice across Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean. Addressing...
Business

Pierre Admits Delay in Vendor Compensation, Says Payments Are Coming

Staff Writer -
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has acknowledged that the government failed to meet its promised timeline for compensating vendors displaced by the demolition of the Castries Vendors Arcade, while assuring those affected that payments are still on the way. Speaking...
Business

After 40 Years, Northern Saint Lucia’s Aging Water Pipeline Is Finally Being Replaced

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Thousands of residents and businesses across northern Saint Lucia are set to benefit from a major upgrade to the region's water network as the Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) prepares to begin construction on its long-awaited Northern Pipeline...
Health

St. Jude Hospital Doubles Dialysis Capacity as New Unit Brings Hope to Kidney Patients

Sharefil Gaillard -
St. Jude Hospital has officially opened its new Dialysis Unit at the Augier facility, delivering a major boost to life-saving renal care in southern Saint Lucia and paving the way for more patients to receive critical treatment. The state-of-the-art unit,...
Emergency

Fire Service Shuts Down Claims of Fire at New Saint Jude Hospital

Sharefil Gaillard -
The Saint Lucia Fire Service has firmly dismissed claims circulating online that the new Saint Jude Hospital has experienced a fire since becoming operational, stating that no such incident has ever been recorded. The clarification comes amid growing public speculation...
Arts

Lucian Carnival Has Outgrown Its Venue, PM Pierre Says as Machel Montano Hails Festival Among His Best

Sharefil Gaillard -
Lucian Carnival's soaring popularity could soon force Saint Lucia to think bigger. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says the island's premier festival has reached a point where government must begin considering a larger venue to accommodate rising participation, following what...
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Caribbean Rhodes Scholar Says Red Tape Is Holding CARICOM Back

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The Caribbean is creating many of its own biggest obstacles, according to Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholar Rahym Augustin-Joseph, who argues that outdated bureaucracy and unnecessary red tape are preventing CARICOM from delivering the regional integration it has promised for...
Business

Flying to Miami Is Cheaper Than Visiting Your Caribbean Neighbours. Expert Says That’s Holding Back Region’s Economy.

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Travelling to Miami or New York is often cheaper than flying to neighbouring Caribbean islands, a reality that is costing the region billions in lost economic activity, according to aviation researcher Dr Dennis McCall, who argues that when Caribbean...
Business

Caribbean Energy Leaders Warn Closing the Gender Gap Is Now Critical to Region’s Clean Energy Future

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The Caribbean's transition to renewable energy will not succeed unless women are given a greater role in shaping the sector, regional leaders and energy experts have warned. That was the key message emerging from a CARICOM Secretariat webinar titled "Gender...
Health

St. Jude Hospital Refutes Social Media Claims of CEO’s Dismissal and Financial Probe

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
St. Jude Hospital has issued a public statement dismissing social media reports claiming that Chief Executive Officer Lydia Atkins has been removed from her position and is under investigation over alleged financial irregularities. Responding to the allegations, the hospital said...
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Saint Lucia will have two chances to claim a regional pageant crown in 2027, with Faith Edward and Nyaley...

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