Police Launch Situational Awareness Workshops for Healthcare Workers
The initiative targets nurses and other staff working within the island’s polyclinics and forms part of a broader effort by the ministry to promote a safer and more responsive healthcare environment.
Minister Condemns Removal of Safety Fence at Reduit Beach Construction Site
The issue arose after Marcellus 'Bax' Stiede, an independent candidate who contested the Castries North seat in the last general elections, posted videos on Facebook challenging the presence of the fence on the southern end
SLHTA Explores Importing Water to Stabilize Tourism Supply Chain
The association has launched a maritime procurement plan aimed at securing water shipments from neighboring islands, a move intended to stabilize the industry’s strained supply chain and reduce the operational burden on tourism operators.
Bois Patat Stabbing Victim Becomes Saint Lucia’s 12th Homicide for 2026
Modeste succumbed to stab wounds on Thursday evening at the Owen King EU Hospital, just over two hours after the violent incident. Reports indicate that he was allegedly stabbed by a relative.
SRDF and Civil Service Association Sign Three-Year Collective Agreement
The agreement, which runs through 2029, is expected to strengthen relations between management and staff while providing improved benefits and greater stability for employees.
Lucian Carnival 2026 to Focus on Inclusion and Youth
CPMC Chair Tamara Gibson outlined the committee’s priorities, highlighting youth development, community engagement, and innovation as cornerstones of this year’s festival.
New Legislative Push to Formalize Land Ownership for Thousands
The move, introduced in Parliament, seeks to streamline the process of regularizing occupancy on Crown lands, an issue that has affected many families who have lived on such lands for decades without legal title.
Tourism Industry Urged to Strengthen Resilience Amid Global Conflicts
Chief Executive Officer of the SLHTA, Noorani Azeez, says the sector must act quickly to prepare for possible economic shocks that could affect travel to the destination, particularly as major events such as the Saint
Environmental Health Services Continue Despite Bois D’Orange Fire
In a public notice, the Ministry informed residents that the Division continues to provide several important public health services from its other offices across the island.
Prime Minister Pierre Says CARICOM Remains Strong Despite Differing Foreign Policy Positions
Pierre made the remarks while addressing concerns that recent public statements by some Caribbean leaders on foreign policy matters reflect growing fragmentation within the regional bloc.
Infrastructure Minister Defends Loans for Sir Julian R. Hunte Highway Expansion
The government is proposing two loans to support the expansion of the northern highway corridor.
Prime Minister Defends SLASPA Loan Guarantee and Signals Possible Commercialisation
Speaking during the sitting of Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, Pierre said the government’s support for the port authority extends beyond the loan guarantee and includes a range of financial concessions that have facilitated development