Saint Lucia Bolsters Sargassum Response with UNDP and Japan Support
The initiative forms part of the “Improving National Sargassum Management Capacities in the Caribbean” project, launched in 2022 to support five regional countries in building resilience against the persistent influx of sargassum seaweed.
Late-Night Inferno Ravages Leslie Land, Leaves Three Homes Destroyed
According to officials from the Saint Lucia Fire Service, the fire broke out just before midnight and quickly spread through the area, threatening multiple structures.
Police Launch Financial Crackdown on Criminal Assets
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is now intensifying efforts under the proceeds of crime framework, targeting the assets of ten high-profile individuals believed to have amassed wealth through unlawful means.
Grief and Controversy After Fatal Laborie Crash Claims Three Lives
The vehicle was discovered in a precipice on the morning of February 24th, 2026, sending shockwaves through the south of the island and prompting an outpouring of grief from residents and national leaders alike.
St. Jude Hospital Staff Praised for Resilience as Transition to Augier Facility Nears
Atkins described the transition as a significant milestone for both staff and patients, noting that the current operations at the George Odlum site were never intended for healthcare delivery.
Three Killed, Including Child, After Minibus Plunges into Ravine in Laborie
Assistant Commissioner of Police Luke Defreitas confirmed that emergency responders were dispatched to the scene as details of the incident began to emerge.
Fatal Shooting in Ciceron Pushes Homicide Count to 10
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Luke Defreitas of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, the young man succumbed to his injuries shortly after the incident.
Pierre Defends Record on National Security, Pledges Continued Investment
Addressing the gathering, Pierre asserted that his government’s commitment to law enforcement is both substantial and measurable.
Independence Rally Calls for Unity, Responsibility and Cultural Pride
Delivering one of the feature addresses, Micoud North MP Jeremiah Norbert underscored the deep cultural and historical contributions of the constituency to the nation’s independence.
New Book “On the Shoulders of Peasants” Celebrates Saint Lucia’s Forgotten Builders
The book, On the Shoulders of Peasants, authored by Saint Lucian historian Louise Mathurin-Serieux, was unveiled as part of the island’s Independence Anniversary observances, underscoring themes of national pride, identity, and historical reflection.
Between Islands: Independence 47 Magazine
For Saint Lucia’s 47th Independence Anniversary, the Saint Lucia Students' Association at Cave Hill (LUSAC) has compiled features, student highlights and literary contributions into a Magazine, the first of its kind, by students at the
Police Probe Damaged Vessel and Missing Vieux Fort Fisherman
Assistant Commissioner of Police Luke Defreitas stressed that law enforcement’s involvement is tied to the disappearance of Ricky Joseph, amid speculation linking the vessel to wider regional developments.