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.
Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Dean and More Shine at 2026 Grammy Awards
Hosted by Trevor Noah in his final year as Grammys master of ceremonies, the ceremony celebrated excellence across genres and featured standout moments from veteran icons to rising artists.
Health Ministry to Roll Out Event-Based Surveillance System to Strengthen Early Detection of Public Health Threats
The new system is designed to assist with the timely collection and investigation of reports from both healthcare workers and community members, allowing the ministry to take a more proactive approach to emerging health risks.
Prime Minister Pierre Says US Restrictions End Medical Training in Cuba, Deepening Health Sector Challenges
Speaking at the Second World Congress on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Prime Minister Pierre said the decision has created what he described as “a major problem” for Saint Lucia, given the long-standing reliance on
Norbert Road Nears Reopening as Dispute Over Electricity Poles Raises Safety Concerns
While the upgraded roadway is expected to significantly expand the traffic corridor, the presence of live electricity poles standing in the middle of newly constructed lanes has sparked concern, especially against the backdrop of heightened
Jamaican National Charged with Capital Murder as Police Detail Progress in Homicide Cases
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested and formally charged Javier Cleveland “Ja” Bailey, a Jamaican national, with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Krishawn Biscombe in La Clery, Castries. According to police,
Anse La Raye Residents Partner with Environmental Health Division in Mosquito and Rodent Reduction Drive
The initiative comes amid growing concern over an increase in mosquito and vector breeding sites identified throughout the community and forms part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of vector-borne diseases and promote a
National Authentication Framework Positioned as Cornerstone of Saint Lucia’s Digital Transformation
Central to this effort is the National Authentication Framework, a secure identity management platform that officials say is reshaping how citizens interact with government services.