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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Rural Development has urged Saint Lucians to implement measures to ensure adequate water storage and efficient management amid the 2025 dry season. Now in its second month, the traditional dr...
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The main dock on the Soufriere waterfront has been partially reopened, six months after Hurricane Beryl caused significant damage to the facility. The Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP) in collaboration with the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation...
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For the first time since January 2020, Saint Lucia will host games in the West Indies Championship, the region’s four-day men’s cricket tournament. After significant investment in the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground (DSCG) for last year’s ICC Men’s T20 Cr...
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Local health officials are closely monitoring global reports of heightened respiratory illnesses, particularly in China, while taking steps to strengthen Saint Lucia’s capacity to detect and manage potential cases. In a statement issued on Wedn...
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A 61-year-old man in the United States has been charged with the murder of Saint Lucian Jahfari Joseph in Plattsburgh, New York. Joseph, 40, who lived in Plattsburgh, was reported missing on December 29, 2024. Timothy Timmons. Following investigation...
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Two men have been charged in connection with the New Year’s Day bust at Cas En Bas, Gros Islet that netted a large quantity of cocaine, a gun and ammunition. Troyson Isidore and Kendy Isidore were remanded to prison on charges of possession of contr...
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Amid a surge in road fatalities, Vice President of the National Association of Driving Schools, Kingston Jean has called for stricter enforcement of road rules, a crackdown on indiscipline, and even mandatory refresher courses for long-time drivers t...
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President of RISE Saint Lucia, Dr Venus Rastaman Cherry is championing the integration of sports as a key strategy to combat crime, describing it as a powerful yet underutilised tool. Cherry, who credits sports with “saving his life,” recalled how a...
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Catastrophic global events often spark worldwide inflation, but their impact on small economies like Saint Lucia and the rest of the Caribbean can be particularly severe, leaving these nations struggling to recover. Among inflation’s harshest impacts...
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With schools reopening on Monday, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has been issuing bulletins on measures to combat influenza (flu). The flu season, which spans from October to March, typically peaks between December and February. Young children...
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“My first Global Award. We won! Thank you, Jesus” declared a post on the official Facebook page of Saint Lucian gospel singer Nigela St Clair-Daniel. It was December 2024, and Nigela was capping off what she described as an “awesome year,” winning th...
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St Kitts and Nevis tourism officials are positioning themselves to capitalise on an unusual advantage. Coming off the heels of a successful 53rd edition of its annual Sugar Mas, the island, with a population of just under 50 000, is gearing up to hos...
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Trinidad and Tobago’s 49-year-old Energy Minister Stuart Young is set to become the twin-island republic’s new prime minister. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, who a few days ago announced his intention to resign before the end of his government’s ter...
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The Saint Lucia Air and Sea Port Authority (SLASPA) has appointed Karim Sifflet as Senior Manager for Marketing, Business Development, and Customer Care. SLASPA said this addition to the senior management team is part of its ongoing efforts to enhanc...
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The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is ramping up efforts to tackle a worrying rise in vehicle thefts. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Luke Defreitas told St Lucia Times that addressing this issue is a top priority this year. “This is an issue...
