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According to the 2023 to 2024 annual report, the programme generated total revenue of EC$240.3 million, representing a 296 per cent increase from the previous year. The report also recorded a surplus of EC$89.9 million.

According to police, the operation took place on Tuesday, April 7, involving officers from the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit, the Special Operations Team, the Special Services Unit, and the Central Intelligence Unit.

Speaking during a pre-cabinet press briefing on April 13, Casimir addressed public reaction to his earlier comments, noting that declining birth rates are a growing concern not only in Saint Lucia but across the region.

The deceased has been identified as Defreitas Francois, a former goalkeeper in the Marchand Football League. Friends and loved ones describe him as a peaceful individual whose death has left the community shaken.

The session provided an opportunity for business leaders to engage directly with officials, raising concerns and seeking clarity on plans to modernize systems and ensure a more reliable supply.

Saint Lucia has recorded two gun-related homicides within a span of approximately six hours, with both victims identified as men in their forties.

Castries Central MP Richard Frederick says the effort, launched one year ago, brought together rival groups at a time when violence had begun to disrupt daily life, particularly for students.

The highly anticipated unveiling offered a first look at the band’s evolving vision, blending global inspiration with the signature energy of Saint Lucian Carnival, while highlighting the work of local designers, artisans and performers.

Held under the theme “Breaking Barriers, Enabling Business,” the forum aimed to generate practical solutions to persistent inefficiencies, while strengthening collaboration to boost entrepreneurship, attract investment and improve national competitiveness.

In addition to its signature reggae and jazz performances, the event will place greater emphasis on heritage and local entrepreneurship. Central to this is the debut of the “Experience Micoud” Legacy Project, alongside a curated

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The event, which forms part of the wider Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival calendar, continues to grow in scale and popularity, blending inspirational music with community engagement.

The incident has shaken the usually quiet southern community, with family members and neighbors struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss.