Choiseul Fishermen Cooperative receives FAD Materials and Safety Equipment to strengthen Fishing Sector
This week, the cooperative received materials to construct and deploy two FADs under the department's FAD development programme.
Police Urge Public to Break Silence as Unsolved Homicides Climb
In a media engagement, Assistant Commissioner of Police Luke Defreitas said 23 homicide investigations remain unsolved this year, largely because witnesses with vital information are reluctant to cooperate with investigators due to fears of retaliation.
Pierre: Caribbean States Committed to Dialogue with EU over CBI Visa Concerns
Pierre made the statement following a special regional meeting held in Dominica on Friday, July 10, 2026, where participating Heads of Government discussed the European Union’s proposed revisions and their implications for CBI countries.
Saudi Arabian National Killed in Marigot Shooting as Residents fear Impact of Rising Violence
The victim has been identified as Abdallah Ragab Abozorik, 33, of Saudi Arabia.
CBI Operators Seek Urgent Talks with EU as Pressure Mounts Over Programme
The issue has intensified following a series of actions by European governments. On December 19, 2025, the European Union warned that citizenship by investment schemes could lead to the suspension of visa-free travel.
UWP Calls for Richard Frederick to be Removed from Ministerial Duties amid Investigation
UWP representatives on Monday, July 13, delivered a letter to the Office of the Prime Minister requesting that Frederick be temporarily removed from office, arguing that the matter has created reputational concerns for Saint Lucia.
Displaced Arcade Vendors Voice Frustration over Delays, Uncertainty
With business slowing at temporary locations and many vendors still unable to resume operations, concerns are mounting over the pace of the relocation process and the lack of communication from the authorities.
Climate-smart Nursery Launched to Boost Dragon Fruit and Guava Production in Saint Lucia
The launch, held late last week, brought together farmers, sellers, distributors, and other stakeholders.
New ECCB Chairman Assumes Leadership as Eastern Caribbean Unveils Redesigned Banknotes
The ceremony, on July 9th, marked both a symbolic and practical milestone for the currency union, highlighting a renewed focus on regional cooperation, financial resilience and a shared Eastern Caribbean identity as the Monetary Council
Economist Calls for Systemic Reform to Ensure Reparations Deliver Lasting Prosperity
Dr Hyginus "Gene" Leon, former President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and current President of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP), made the case during a Caribbean reparations forum, where regional leaders, academics
New Monarchs Crowned as Saint Lucia Carnival Celebrates Historic Weekend of Competition
The celebrations began on the night of July 9th, at the Cultural Centre in Castries, where Shaqelle "Kaiso Cop" Charlery emerged victorious in the Intercommercial House Calypso Competition. Representing the Bordelais Correctional Facility, Charlery claimed
ECCB Unveils Designs of New EC Banknotes Featuring National Heroes and Regional Icons
Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N.J. Antoine, during an unveiling ceremony on July 9, said the new notes mark a milestone in the evolution of EC currency.