Health Ministry calls for shared responsibility in suicide prevention
The call came during a Suicide Prevention Workshop that brought together health professionals in Saint Lucia and representatives from the Etablissement Public de Sante Mentale de la Guadeloupe to exchange experiences and examine effective strategies
Rhyesa Joseph sworn in as new Vieux Fort mayor
The ceremony was described as an important moment for local democracy, with Vieux Fort South Parliamentary Representative Danny Butcher urging the new council to be visible, transparent and proactive in serving residents.
Pierre: Cabinet to consider request for Commission of Inquiry into Joy St. Omer murder
Pierre addressed the issue during a pre-Cabinet press conference on August 25, amid growing public concern over the systems and institutional responses intended to protect victims of domestic violence.
SLHTA backs renewable energy reforms, calls for balance between providers and consumers
SLHTA Chief Executive Officer Noorani Azeez said the association is prepared to work with policymakers, legislators, utility providers and consumers as the country moves towards reforms aimed at addressing longstanding challenges within the utilities sector.
Police urge public to keep crime tips coming as hotline and app generate leads
Deputy Commissioner of Police Wayne Charlery said the response to the police's information-gathering channels suggests that Saint Lucians are willing to assist law enforcement when they have information that could help an investigation.
Bus operators push for modern, data-driven approach to public transport
NCOPT President Godfrey Ferdinand said some route associations already operate scheduled services, but the system is not sufficiently understood or recognized by the travelling public.
Pierre defends beer spending remarks, says critics stripped comments of context
Pierre made the comments while addressing school janitors, cooks and early childhood educators at a ceremony marking the Government's first summer payments to eligible ancillary workers.
Saint Lucia records 45 murders as firearms feature in nearly three quarters of homicides
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dr Mashama Sealy said all 45 homicides recorded during the period were classified as murders, with 33 involving firearms.
CSA invests more than $40,000 in scholarships and bursaries for Saint Lucian students
The initiative provides assistance to children of CSA members, with awards based on both academic merit and socio-economic circumstances.
St Jude dialysis unit begins service as Health Ministry plans expansion in the south
Belmar-George, accompanied by Principal Nursing Officer Julietta Cassius, recently visited the newly commissioned unit to observe its operations and assess the transition of patients and staff to the facility.
Police find no link between missing Saint Lucian fishermen and US Caribbean strike
A report from U.S. Southern Command confirmed on February 17, 2026, the U.S. launched a lethal kinetic strike against a vessel operated by, quote, designated terrorist organizations along an alleged narco-trafficking route in the Caribbean.
Hippolyte calls for unified approach to crime prevention
Hippolyte said the country continues to face complex challenges associated with crime, including situations in which young people from the same families find themselves on opposing sides of violent conflicts.