Press Release: Rotary Club of Gros Islet Installs June Daniel as President for 2026-2027
President Daniel takes the helm as the club enters its 34th year of service to the communities of Gros Islet and Saint Lucia, and as Rotary International launches its 2026-2027 theme, "Create Lasting Impact," introduced
Investigators Point to Electrical Causes in Major Commercial Fires
Fire Prevention and Investigations Officer Owen Cazaubon said investigators are in the final stages of completing their report into the March 6, 2026 Computer World fire after months of collecting and analyzing evidence.
40 Homicides Recorded in Six Months as Police Highlight Firearm Violence and Low Detection Rate
Police authorities, during a July 1 joint press conference with the Saint Lucia Fire Service, say the escalating violence represents a significant challenge to public safety, even as investigations continue and arrests are made in
Health Officials Warn of Water Contamination and Pest Risks as Hurricane Season Intensifies
Senior Environmental Health Officer Glenda Etienne-Cepal warned that the current El Niño conditions are expected to worsen both drought and storm-related risks, placing additional pressure on the island’s water systems.
Olympic Committee Unveils Teams for 2026 Commonwealth and Central American Games
The selected athletes will compete between July 23 and August 8, as the Olympic Committee continues its long-term strategy of developing elite talent on the road to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Health Authorities Strengthen Ebola Preparedness as WHO Declares International Health Emergency
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sharon Belmar-George, outlined the global and regional situation, stressing the importance of heightened vigilance despite the Caribbean being assessed as low risk at present.
Venezuela in Recovery Phase Following Devastating Earthquakes, Says Ambassador
The update was provided by the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Leiff Escalona, during an appearance on Claudius Francis’ “Straight Up” talk show, where he outlined the scale of the disaster and ongoing
International Agriculture Experts Join Saint Lucia to Advance Green Revolution Agenda
The mission brings together regional and local stakeholders to align technical expertise with the government's Green Revolution agenda, a 10-pillar strategy designed to position agriculture as a key driver of economic growth and national development.
Megan Nestor Returns Home, Urges Saint Lucian Youth to Believe in Their Dreams
Family members, officials from the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, representatives of the sporting community and supporters gathered to celebrate the Canaries native, whose achievements have continued to raise Saint Lucia's profile on the
Emerald Henry Captures Regional Honour as Saint Lucia Tops Caribbean in CPEA
The results, released by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, June 30, reflect improvements in the island's overall performance, particularly in Language Arts and Mathematics. Education officials credited the achievement to the collective efforts of
NCPC Calls for Road Safety Reform, Warning Traffic Crashes Are Undermining National Productivity
NCPC Director Lisa Florent-Montoute, in a joint speaking engagement with law enforcement officers, said road safety must no longer be viewed narrowly as a matter for law enforcement or transport authorities, but as a wider
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre Outlines People-Centered Vision for CARICOM Chairmanship
Speaking in an address delivered on June 30, the Prime Minister said he accepted the role with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to advancing regional unity, resilience and development.