HTS News4orce St. Lucia
CARICOM CHAIR PM PIERRE GIVES UPDATE ON CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL DISPUTE
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- CARICOM CHAIR PM PIERRE GIVES UPDATE ON CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL DISPUTE
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Prime Minister and CARICOM Chairman, Philip J. Pierre, has provided an update on the ongoing regional dispute regarding the appointment of the CARICOM Secretary-General.
The Prime Minister spoke Monday morning during the weekly pre-Cabinet media briefing.
The matter centers on Trinidad and Tobago's objection to the reappointment process for Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett.
He recently met the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
Regional leaders have agreed to seek a legal advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court of Justice.
Prime Minister Pierre confirmed that the matter is progressing and outlined the steps taken to ensure transparency.
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- CALYPSO REVIEW COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES ITSELF TO GOVERN AFFAIRS OF ALL CARNIVAL MUSIC
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Calypso stakeholders are moving to strengthen the art form and its business structure with the launch of a new calypso review committee, which is also examining the future of the dormant calypso association 2009.
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- UNDERWATER SCULPTURE PARK EXHIBITION SET FOR WEEKEND
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Ministry of Tourism says more than thirty sculptures, telling the story of the island's history, will soon be installed off the West Coast — but before they go under, the public gets a first look on land this weekend.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage, Donalyn Vittet, says the project has been years in the making.
The sculptures will eventually sit on the seabed, but the ministry is inviting anyone who can't dive to experience the park on dry land first, at a free public exhibition running through the weekend.
The exhibition runs Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Odsan Warehouse, opposite the Odsan Playing Field.
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- SOUTHERN TAXI ASSOCIATION URGES MEN TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HEALTH
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- 4:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Southern Taxi Association’s 50th-anniversary lecture focused on a critical issue—men taking charge of their health to promote longevity and reduce the risk of complications later in life.
The featured lecturer was Saint Lucian-born, UK-based Consultant Urologist and Andrologist, Dr. Joachim Jimie, who was also credited with helping save a passenger’s life during an in-flight medical emergency.
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- SSDF MEETS AUGIER, LABORIE RESIDENTS TO GUIDE LEARNING CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Community involvement is guiding the path forward for Laborie and Augier as the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund engages residents on plans for a new learning centre.
The consultation puts residents at the center of shaping the project from the ground up.
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- MINISTRY ADVOCATES HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Nutrition's 2026 message focuses on encouraging a healthy, active, and smart start to the school year.
Officials extended their best wishes to educators, parents, and students for a safe, prosperous, and dynamic academic year ahead.
They called for unity to foster healthy bodies, engaged minds, and a supportive atmosphere.
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- ST. LUCIAN STUDENTS EXCEL AS OFFICIALS ANALYZE PRELIMINARY 2026 CXCRESULTS
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- 5:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Mathematics remains a tough code to crack for students, registering the lowest pass rate of any subject written at the CSEC level.
Despite this poor performance, officials remain hopeful that new educational pathways will help elevate mathematics performance across the nation.
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- RICO’S FOUNDATION 7TH GRANT CEREMONY
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Rico’s Foundation is among the many organizations helping students and families ease the burden of back-to-school expenses.
The foundation hosted its seventh (7th) grant presentation ceremony on August 15, 2026, at Rico’s residence in Desruisseaux, Micoud.
The awards are divided into various categories, namely: the Unusual Circumstances Grant for young children, the Student Athletic Award, the Exceptional Student Award, and the Marcia Francis Award.
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- SAINT LUCIA COMMEMORATES MILESTONES HONORING LATE CUBAN LEADER FIDEL CASTRO
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Embassy of Cuba alongside the Saint Lucia-Cuba Friendship Association hosted a commemorative ceremony in August 2026 to honor the legacy of the late Cuban revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro.
The gathering highlighted three historic milestones, including Castro’s 100th birth anniversary, more than two decades of solidarity, and decades of diplomatic cooperation between Saint Lucia and Cuba.
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- MASSY STORES AWARDS BACK-TO-SCHOOL KITS, SCHOLARSHIPS TO 26 CPEA ACHIEVERS IN CASTRIES
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- 4:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Massy Stores honoured 26 children of its employees Wednesday for their success in the 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment, handing out back-to-school kits as the students prepare to start secondary school.
Three of them received scholarships and six were awarded educational grants, bringing the decade-old programme's total reach to more than 100 students.
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- ST LUCIA DEVELOPMENT BANK SIGNS $20M TAIWAN-BACKED LOAN FOR LARGEST HOUSING INVESTMENT IN HISTORY
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- 3:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Saint Lucia has secured its largest-ever single investment in housing.
The Saint Lucia Development Bank signed a us $20 million loan deal with Taiwan's Export-Import bank Thursday, aimed at closing the country's housing gap for underserved families.
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- AUGUST 26TH 2026 EPOLL
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- 9:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Do you believe the US$20 million housing loan facility will make affordable home-ownership more achievable for ordinary Saint Lucian families?
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- BABONNEAU CROWNS NEW LAWÒZ KING AND QUEEN AHEAD OF ANNUAL FEAST OF LAWÒZ
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- 4:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Babonneau is keeping the Lawòz tradition alive as a new royal pair takes the reins.
The newly-crowned King and Queen carry a mandate to bring more young people into the fold and help carry forward the flower festival's rich history.
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- SAINT LUCIA REMEMBERS COMMANDER HUGO CHÁVEZ: 13TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Saint Lucia continues to honor the legacy of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez.
This year was no exception, as Spanish-speaking associations and other organizations gathered for a special ceremony marking the 13th anniversary of his death.
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- SAINT LUCIA SCHOOL OF BALLET AND MODERN DANCE INTRODUCES MUSICAL THEATRE SYLLABUS
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Saint Lucia School of Ballet and Modern Dance has officially expanded its curriculum to include a brand-new musical theatre program for aspiring performers.
Founding Director Theresa Collymore introduced the addition following her return from specialized training in Canada, aiming to broaden local arts education on the island.
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- UWP REVIEW STILL ONGOING MONTHS AFTER CRUSHING ELECTION DEFEAT
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet says his party's post-election review still isn't finished, months after he said it would be.
At a wide-ranging press conference, he also pressed the government for clarity on SSDF spending — allegations that remain unverified.
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- PM PIERRE SAINT LUCIA WILL FUND SOCIAL PROGRAMMES EVEN IF IT MEANS A FISCAL HIT
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- 4:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says Saint Lucia won't cut social spending, even as the world faces shocks it can't control. Speaking ahead of Wednesday's Cabinet meeting, Pierre laid out how his government balances the books while still putting people first.
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- UWP'S DOMINIC FEDEE WANTS FREDERICK CASE FILE SENT TO DPP, QUESTIONS ARREST DISCREPANCY
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Deputy UWP Leader Dominic Fedee is calling for the case file to go before the Director of Public Prosecutions, days after Commissioner Verne Garde confirmed the allegation against the Housing Minister was not sustained.
Fedee says one thing wasn't made clear at that briefing — whether the DPP was ever consulted.
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- POLICE UPDATE ON 6-MONTH HIGH COURT ULTIMATUM TO COMPLETE CHACADAN DANIEL HOMICIDE CASE
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The High Command of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has provided an update on the investigation into the in-custody death of Chacadan Daniel after being pressed by reporters during a press conference last week.
The inquiry remains under intense scrutiny following a High Court order mandating that law enforcement submit a formal progress report by a strict deadline.
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- SAINT LUCIA SECURES US$20 MILLION EXIMBANK LOAN FOR HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Government of Saint Lucia and the Export-Import Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) have officially finalized a US$20 million loan facility to drive national development.
Managed through the Saint Lucia Development Bank (SLDB), the line of credit aims to expand access to affordable housing for low- to middle-income families across the island.
Beyond traditional home construction and expansion, the funding supports climate-resilient community infrastructure, including water storage, solar installations, and improved drainage systems.
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- SAINT LUCIA SECURES US$20 MILLION EXIMBANK LOAN FOR HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- This agreement builds on broader government housing measures, such as stamp duty waivers on mortgages under $400,000 and tax relief on essential building materials.
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- RSLPF ARRESTS ONE MAN IN CONNECTION WITH VEHICLE SALE SCAM
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has made a major breakthrough in an ongoing vehicle sale scam.
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- TOP COP WEIGHS IN ON JOY ST. OMER COMMISSION OF INQUIRY CALL, DEFERS BAIL ISSUE TO DPP
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- 5:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Police are weighing in on calls for an independent Commission of Inquiry as questions over accountability in the Joy St. Omer case continue to intensify.
The Commissioner has deferred the matter of bail to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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- EMANCIPATION TREASURE HUNT TESTS HISTORY BUFFS ACROSS SAINT LUCIA
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A trail of clues, a hidden golden envelope, and a race against the clock saw teams take on the Emancipation historical hunt in pursuit of victory, bragging rights, and cold hard cash.
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- SRDF CYRIL SALTIBUS DENIES SEWAGE CLAIMS AT SULPHUR SPRINGS, WARNS CRITICS OF LEGAL ACTION
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- 3:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Soufrière Regional Development Foundation is flatly denying that waste from its facilities is reaching the water at Sulphur Springs.
Administrative Manager Cyril Saltibus calls the claims false and politically driven — and says those repeating them could end up facing the law.
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- GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH IGNITES LA WOZ CELEBRATIONS
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- 4:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Faith, culture and tradition came alive at the Good Shepard Catholic Church in Babonneau on Sunday, as La Woz celebrations got underway ahead of Gwan Fete La Woz celebrations.
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- RHYESA JOSEPH SWORN IN AS NEW VIEUX FORT MAYOR-
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- 4:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Vieux Fort has a new mayor.
Rhyesa Joseph took the oath of office Friday, alongside a newly sworn-in council, in a ceremony parliamentary representative Danny Butcher called a celebration of grassroots democracy.
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- AUGUST 24TH 2026 EPOLL
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- 7:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Do you believe Saint Lucia is doing enough to preserve the meaning of La Woz?
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- VIGIE AND DENNERY ACCIDENTS SPARK RENEWED CALLS FROM EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDERS TO SLOW
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Road safety is back in the spotlight after emergency first responders were called into action at collisions in Vigie and Dennery, leaving several people hospitalized or nursing injuries.
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- MISSION OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS LEADS ANTI-VIOLENCE MARCH IN VIEUX FORT
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Mission of Seventh-day Adventists in Saint Lucia is taking a stand against violence.
Pastor Leroy David led the call at a demonstration in Vieux Fort's Independence Square, tying the march to a worldwide church campaign called End It Now.
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- STOLENTIME — 60 YEARS OF HOSPITALITY
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- StolenTime by Rendezvous, one of Saint Lucia’s longest-established hotels, is celebrating 60 years of welcoming visitors and contributing to the island’s tourism industry.
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- NORMAN CHARLEMAGNE RECEIVES HEARTFELT SEND-OFF
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- 5:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Saint Lucian information technician, audiovisual archivist, and musician Norman Albert "Charlie" Charlemagne received a moving send-off following his memorial service on August 6, 2026.
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- 22 MORE STUDENTS JOIN TEF EILEEN PAUL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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- 5:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Saint Lucia Tourism and Hospitality Association (SLHTA) Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has welcomed 22 new students to its Eileen Paul Scholarship program; bringing the total number of beneficiaries thus far to seventy.
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- AUGUST 21ST 2026 EPOLL
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- 6:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Do you support the government’s decision to make August payments for school ancillary workers a permanent policy?
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- NATIONAL COMBINED SCHOOL CHOIR AUDITIONS SEARCH FOR SAINT LUCIA'S TALENTED SINGERS
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Young voices filled the air Friday morning as aspiring singers auditioned for a spot in the National Combined School Choir.
Organisers spent the morning searching for Saint Lucia's next standout talent.
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- PM PIERRE DEFENDS "BEER REMARKS," SAYS CRITICS DISTORTED CONTEXT
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says remarks he made on household spending were taken out of context.
Addressing education support staff at a summer pay ceremony, he called the comments a simple illustration of financial priorities.
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- RICHARD FREDERICK BREAKS SILENCE, WEIGHS LEGAL ACTION
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Housing Minister Richard Frederick says he's done staying quiet.
One day after Commissioner Verne Garde confirmed the allegation against him was not sustained, Frederick has signaled that he is mulling civil litigation.
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- JANNOU CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY CEREMONY 2026
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Jannou Credit Union hosted its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony last week for the children of its members entering secondary school. The program has been running for over 40 years and has recently awarded twelve (12) students with full scholarships and eight (8) with financial grants. More in this report.
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- BOAT COLLISION SURVIVOR FACES COURT CHARGES FOLLOWING DEADLY ANSE COCHON CRASH
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A survivor of the July 18 Anse Cochon boat crash is now facing separate criminal charges tied to an alleged fight that broke out immediately after the incident. Lester Jean’s pending court case comes as police report that their investigation into the crash is roughly 90% complete. Law enforcement officials have declined to specify the charges against Jean due to active court proceedings.
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- SLP ADMINISTRATION DELIVERS SUMMER SUPPORT TO JANITORS, COOKS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKERS
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says remarks he made on household spending were taken out of context.
Addressing education support staff at a summer pay ceremony, he called the comments a simple illustration of financial priorities.
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- TOP COP PRAISES MEDIA RESTRAINT IN FREDERICK INVESTIGATION SAYS ALLEGATION NOT SUSTAINED
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- 6:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Saint Lucia's top cop is crediting local newsrooms with keeping a sensitive case from spiraling into speculation.
Commissioner Verne Garde confirms the allegation against Castries Central MP Richard Frederick did not hold up — and says how it was reported mattered almost as much as how it was investigated.
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- POLICE NEARING COMPLETION OF ANSE COCHON BOAT COLLISION PROBE
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- 4:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Royal Saint Lucia Police Force investigators are closing in on the final stages of their probe into the fatal marine collision at Anse Cochon.
During a press briefing hosted by law enforcement on Wednesday, Police Commissioner Verne Garde and senior officers detailed the progress of the active investigation
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- POLICE PROVIDE CRITICAL UPDATES ON RECENT MURDER PROBES AS HOMICIDES RISE
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Saint Lucia’s national homicide count has officially risen to 45 following a comprehensive crime briefing delivered by the executive leadership of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.
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- ST LUCIA'S FIRST UNDERWATER NATIONAL EXHIBITION
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- the Saint Lucia Underwater Sculpture Park National Exhibition, celebrating the island’s heritage, culture and story through a unique collection of sculptures. Join us on August 29th & 30th, from 9 AM to 4 PM, at the warehouse across the Odsan Playing Field. Admission is FREE—come experience this special national exhibition and discover Saint Lucia from a whole new perspective!
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- AUGUST 19TH 2026 EPOLL
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- 7:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Do you support the late Joy St. Omer’s family in their call for an independent inquiry into how state agencies handled her domestic violence case?
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- CXC'S NEW MODULAR MATH CERTIFICATION DELIVERS 88% PASS RATE, LIFTS CSEC RESULTS TO 42%
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- 4:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Caribbean Examinations Council says its overhaul of math testing is already paying off, with nearly nine in ten pilot candidates passing under the new system.
The Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate math pilot posted an 88 percent pass rate, a result officials say helped push the regional CSEC math pass rate up to 42 percent.
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- CXC REPORTS SURGE IN EXAM CHEATING, RECORDS FIRST AI MISUSE CASES IN 2026
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- 3:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Caribbean Examinations Council recorded 128 exam irregularities in 2026, up from 80 the year before.
The spike includes the council's first-ever cases of students misusing artificial intelligence, alongside unauthorised devices and collusion as the top violations.
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- BABONNEAU RESIDENT AGNES EDGARD CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY WITH DANCE
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Babonneau resident Agnes Edgard has joined the rare ranks of Saint Lucians to reach the milestone of 100 years old.
She marked the occasion by dancing, delighting family and well-wishers gathered to celebrate with her.
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- VIEUX FORT SOUTH RISING LEADERS CAMP PROMOTES SELF-CARE AND CONFIDENCE AMONG YOUTH
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Organisers of the Vieux Fort South Rising Leaders Summer Camp held a "Spa or Treat and Love Self Day" Wednesday for more than 47 young participants.
The three-week programme wraps up Friday, August 21.
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- SAINT LUCIA POLICE REPORT 45 HOMICIDES, RECORD FIREARM SEIZURES IN 2026 MID-YEAR CRIME STATS
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Saint Lucia's homicide count has climbed to 45 for the year, with firearms implicated in nearly three-quarters of all cases.
Police say Operation Zero Hour has produced hundreds of arrests and seized more than 600 kilograms of cocaine since July, even as several major crime categories continue trending upward.
