Ministry of Health Launches Investigation Following Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old Student
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of a 10-year-old student at the Jacmel Wellness Centre on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Dr Sharon Belmar-George, Chief Medical Officer, said,
LUCELEC Defends Norbert Road Project Costs and Pledges Greater Safety and Coordination
This comes after the contractor undertaking works on the Norbert Road, Rayneau Gajadhar, attributed work delays to LUCELEC’s reluctance to provide detailed cost estimates.
Government Explores Solutions for Port Congestion
Addressing concerns about overcrowding at Port Castries, the minister acknowledged that capacity constraints are already affecting operations.
Transport Minister Signals Legislative Review Amid Rise in Road Collisions
King told Members of Parliament that the figures reflected more than numbers on a page.
Bernell St Rose Elected President of National Youth Council as New Executive Takes Office
She assumes leadership of the council at a time when youth advocacy, development, and representation remain central to national discourse.
Prime Minister Rebukes Opposition Leader Over Foreign Policy Rhetoric
The exchange unfolded during a heated sitting of Parliament, where Chastanet accused the government of mismanaging its international relationships, particularly with the United States, and failing to plan for the fallout from changes affecting Cuban
Police Identify Man Found in Shallow Grave as Eric Lansiquot; Two Arrested in Separate Drug Operations
According to Superintendent in charge of the Southern Division, Stephen Victorin, the identification was made following a postmortem examination conducted on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Government Raises Tax Allowances and Exempts Pension Income Under Personal Income Tax Amendments
Addressing the House, Prime Minister Pierre explained that the amendments significantly increase several key allowances available to taxpayers.
Chastanet Returns to Parliament, Clashes with Speaker and Pays Tribute to Late Saint Lucian Figures
Less than an hour into the sitting, however, tensions arose between the Opposition Leader and House Speaker Claudius Francis following Chastanet’s attempt to raise issues related to election reform and campaign financing.
Demerit Points and Road Safety: An Informative Piece on What the Law Says
The system is set out in Section 179, which provides that demerit points are recorded only after conviction for specified offences. The Act states:
Government Moves to Safeguard Medical Training as U.S. Pressure Threatens Cuba Programme
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says the situation has forced the government to take a proactive approach to protecting the island’s healthcare system, amid growing geopolitical tensions surrounding Cuba.
What’s on the Order Paper? Parliament Meets for the Year’s First Sitting Today
The Order Paper signals a heavy legislative and administrative agenda, dominated by statutory instruments, fiscal and tax-related matters, tourism development approvals, and key motions aimed at easing tax burdens on taxpayers.