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Hilaire Says Commercialization Key to Sustaining Saint Lucia Carnival While Preserving Tradition

As Saint Lucia Carnival continues to attract thousands of visitors and generate millions in economic activity, Tourism and Culture Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire says the challenge is to build a commercially sustainable festival without allowing its traditions and cultural...

Saint Lucians Still Waiting for Fuel Price Adjustment as Global Oil Prices Slide

Despite a recent slide in global oil prices, Saint Lucian consumers will see no immediate relief at the pump or on cooking gas bills, with the government maintaining current fuel and LPG rates for the latest pricing cycle. Speaking outside...

Government Says Uber Is Illegal — Six Months Later, The App Is Still Operating In Saint Lucia

Six months after the Saint Lucian government declared Uber's operations illegal, the global ride-sharing giant continues to operate on the island, raising fresh questions about regulation, enforcement, and who ultimately controls access to the country's growing digital marketplace. Tourism and...

How Much Is Arsenal Costing Saint Lucia? Government Refuses to Reveal Price Tag as Public Pressure Mounts

As questions continue to swirl around Saint Lucia's high-profile partnership with English Premier League powerhouse Arsenal Football Club, the government is facing growing pressure to reveal exactly how much taxpayers are paying for the ambitious sports tourism initiative. The controversy...

Sir Neville Cenac’s Family Challenges Narrative That Defined a Nation at Send-off

A powerful and deeply personal defence of the legacy of former Governor-General Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac emerged during his state funeral on Friday, as family members urged Saint Lucians to remember a lifetime of service rather than a single...

NURC Defends WASCO Rate Hike as Consumers Brace for Higher Costs

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Nation Pays Tribute to Sir Neville Cenac at Parliament

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...

Sargassum Chokes Micoud North Jetty, Threatening Fishers’ Livelihoods

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...

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Faith Edward and Nyaley Lewis to Represent Saint Lucia in 2027

Saint Lucia will have two chances to claim a regional pageant crown in 2027, with Faith Edward and Nyaley...