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Later that day, at 5:00 p.m., Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Philip J Pierre will table the 2026/2027 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, outlining the Government’s fiscal priorities for the upcoming financial year.

St Joseph’s Convent secured a commanding victory in the female division, amassing 281 points to finish well ahead of their nearest rivals.

The session, held at the Vigie offices of the Citizenship by Investment Programme, forms part of ongoing efforts to ensure a coordinated and informed approach as the island prepares to host the major regional event.

The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Michael Charlery, marking the island’s 15th homicide and adding to mounting concern over violent crime across the country.

The new facility is expected to accelerate the processing of criminal matters and ease pressure on the courts, as authorities move to improve efficiency and restore public confidence in the administration of justice.

The initiative by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition forms part of a broader effort to decentralise healthcare services and bring treatment closer to communities across the island.

Speaking at a press conference on March 18, party representatives argued that the current administration has failed to adequately address critical challenges affecting citizens and businesses.

Reflecting on her current role, Justice Price-Findlay described the unique challenges of leading a regional judiciary that spans multiple jurisdictions.

The training forms part of the island’s preparations for the fifth round of mutual evaluations, which will assess not only the strength of its legal framework but also how effectively those laws are enforced.

The programme, supported by the British High Commission, is equipping participants with the technical skills needed to produce professional-grade soaps using seamoss cultivated in the south of the island.

The incident, which occurred around 9:20 p.m. on March 17, claimed the life of a young male and has left residents of the community shaken, with growing calls for enhanced security measures.

The motion was laid during the March 10 sitting of the Parliament of Saint Lucia, as the government acknowledged that the long-delayed project has been affected by cost overruns and delays since construction began.