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IACHR Raises Alarms Over Electoral Reform and Protest Crackdown in Dominica

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Castries, Saint Lucia – The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has issued a sharp statement expressing concern over the electoral reform process in the Commonwealth of Dominica, while urging the country to uphold democratic principles and human rights...
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Saint Lucia Unaffected by EU CBI Decision, Hilaire Says

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On Monday, Tourism and Investment Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire provided insights into the mounting pressures facing the country's Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), particularly from the European Union. According to Hilaire, the EU is implementing a new mechanism that could...
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Chastanet Blasts Government Outside Parliament: Labels 2025/2026 Budget a “La La Land” Fantasy

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Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet launched a scathing critique of the government’s 2025/2026 budget outside the House of Assembly on Friday, March 28, accusing the administration of ignoring pressing national issues and burdening citizens with increased taxes and empty promises. Standing...
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Health, Security, and Infrastructure Set to Receive Significant Funding in Saint Lucia’s 2025-2026 Budget

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre delivered his address in the House of Parliament, outlining the government’s projected capital expenditure, revenue estimates, and financing for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The Prime Minister began by highlighting the government’s planned capital...
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UWP Slams Minister Frederick Over “Racist” Remarks and Attacks on Women

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The United Workers Party (UWP) has launched a scathing criticism against Housing Minister Richard Frederick, accusing him of perpetuating racism and launching sustained verbal attacks on women through his weekly talk show. In a statement issued this week, the opposition...
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Saint Lucia Prepared to Accept Deported Nationals 

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Saint Lucia is ready to welcome home five of its nationals who have been deported from the United States of America, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre confirmed on Monday.  Pierre responded to concerns that numerous Saint Lucians were enroute to...
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Pierre’s $577M Wage Bill: Relief for Workers, Questions on Sustainability in 2025/26 Budget

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In an unprecedented budget statement that highlighted rising government expenditure and economic pressures, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Monday night outlined a $577.3 million wage bill for the 2025/26 financial year, representing a 6.6% increase over the previous...
Business

Saint Lucia’s Economy Records Growth as Government Projects Surplus in 2025/26 Budget

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Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Philip J. Pierre presented the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the fiscal year 2025/26 to Parliament, highlighting Saint Lucia’s economic recovery, fiscal performance, and future financial projections. 
Prime Minister Pierre stated that the...
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Constitution Park Not Sold, Says Pierre

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, at Monday’s pre-cabinet presser, denied claims that the land where Constitution Park is was sold to a private developer. These claims come as the government revisits the Halls of Justice Project. Pierre said these...
Business

Opposition Granted Extra Day to Review $2 Billion Budget

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The opposition will have an extra day to review the government’s budget estimates before debate begins, breaking from parliamentary tradition. This was disclosed by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Monday, who also confirmed that while debates usually start the...
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