MBC TELEVISION SAINT LUCIA
Police Face Pressure to Revamp Traffic Enforcement as Fatalities Spike(SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2026)
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- Police Face Pressure to Revamp Traffic Enforcement as Fatalities Spike(SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Facing a grim surge in road fatalities and serious collisions as 2026 unfolds, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is coming under intense public pressure to ramp up traffic enforcement, with top commanders conceding that current strategies must be urgently reassessed.
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- Government Partners with US Non-Profit to Bring Vision Care to Adults at No Cost(SEPT 25TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Beginning October 1, 2026, adults aged 40 and older across Saint Lucia will have free access to presbyopia screening and reading glasses at primary health care facilities, marking a major milestone in the country’s public health system.
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- RSLPF Completes Lengthy Files on Deadly Anse Cochon Boat Collision(SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Police say the investigation into the deadly Anse Cochon boat collision has reached a critical turning point. Comprehensive case files are now heading to the Director of Public Prosecutions, even as a separate Commission of Inquiry investigates the wider systemic failures behind the tragedy.
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- Saint Lucian Academic Examines Marginalized Voices in Higher Education(SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Saint Lucian academic is questioning some of the long-standing structures of higher education, examining whose knowledge is valued, whose voices are heard and who gets to shape the academic conversation.
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- Gros Islet Friday Night Vendors Association Elects New President(SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Street vendors in Gros Islet are getting a fresh voice. Following his election on Tuesday, September 22, the newly minted president of the Vendors Association Zachary Hippolyte says it's time for members to not only build their businesses, but actively give back to the community that supports them.
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- Society for the Deaf Warns of Unintentional Hearing Loss and High Rates of Abuse(SEPT 24TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Saint Lucia Society for the Deaf is issuing an urgent plea to citizens to safeguard their auditory health, revealing that many residents are damaging their hearing without even realizing
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- Hon. Jeremiah Norbert Reflects On Life After Life-Changing Injury(SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A life-changing injury once forced Minister for Persons with Disabilities Jeremiah Norbert to confront a future he could not yet imagine. Years later, that experience has given him a deeply personal connection to a young student now facing a similar reality after Friday’s Cas En Bas crash.
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- La Croix Maingot Fire Cause Under Investigation(SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Firefighters are investigating the cause of a blaze that destroyed a two-storey structure at La Croix Maingot, Castries, on Thursday, September 24.
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- Homicides Down But Men Account For 94 Percent Of Victims(SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Saint Lucia has recorded eleven fewer homicides so far this year compared with the same period in 2025 — but men continue to account for the overwhelming majority of those killed, representing 94 percent of homicide victims.
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- Soufrière Resident Seeks Legal Action against Police after Alleged Assault(SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Soufrière resident who claims he was slapped multiple times and denied his prescription glasses during a pre-dawn police raid is taking legal action against the officers involved, with documents set to be handed over to his lawyers Friday, September 25, 2026.
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- Construction Worker Gunned Down on Family Farm(SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The community of Bexon is plunged into mourning and shock following the island’s latest homicide—less than a week after a fatal shooting in Odsan—after a 33-year-old construction worker and farmer was gunned down on his family's property on Wednesday September 23, 2026.
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- Saint Lucia Taiwan Wood Sculpting Initiative Launched(SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Cultural Development Foundation, in partnership with the Republic of China (Taiwan) Embassy, officially launched a new two week wood sculpting training programme, marking the second iteration of the foundation’s foundational workshop and aiming to make Saint Lucian craftsmanship export ready.
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- Fire Service Renews Call For Caution As Crashes Continue(SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Saint Lucia Fire Service is renewing its call for greater discipline and responsibility on the nation’s roads, as emergency responders continue to deal with the consequences of serious motor vehicle incidents — including another crash early Tuesday September 22, in Corinth, Gros-Islet.
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- Deportee Arrested and Banned from Social Media over Viral Rants(SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Following a viral social media uproar, a 36-year-old deportee was arrested and charged under the Computer Misuse Act after police concluded an investigation into widely circulated online videos.
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- Government Eyes Stable Energy Costs Through Indigenous Power(SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Government is pressing ahead with geothermal exploration in Saltibus, Fond St. Jacques and Belle Plaine, as Saint Lucia looks to develop a domestic energy source that could reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and help stabilize electricity costs.
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- Anse-La-Raye/Canaries MP Backs Faster Access To Snakebite Treatment(SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Access to antivenom in Anse La Raye–Canaries is once again under discussion, with Parliamentary Representative Hon. Wayne Girard calling for greater consideration of how residents can access the life-saving treatment — while acknowledging that medical guidance currently limits where it can be safely administered.
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- Relatives of Slain Merissa Auguste Call for Conviction as Accused Partner Remanded(SEPT 22ND, 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Family members of 21-year-old Merissa Auguste are calling for a swift conviction following the arrest and charging of her children’s father for her brutal murder
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- Government Tightens Grip on Rental Debt(SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Acting Local Housing Minister Hon. Stephenson King announced that government will no longer forgive overdue rent on its premises.
Tenants whose arrears exceed the grant must settle the shortfall with the relevant council.
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- $400,000 Disbursed As Government Urges Responsibility(SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- After months of waiting, Castries Arcade vendors have now received their compensation, with Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre thanking the Grosvenor Port Holdings for facilitating the payment and urging vendors to take responsibility for the new space they will soon occupy.
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- Souse Chef Resigns after Alleged Sexual Harassment at West Coast Resort(SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A souse chef at a west coast resort has resigned and taken her fight to the Labor Department and police, alleging she was subjected to relentless sexual harassment by a top executive, followed by retaliatory threats and institutional inaction.
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- Government Defends Sovereign Wealth Fund Amid Board Appointment Scrutiny(SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Saint Lucia’s Economic Development Minister Hon. Wayne Girard has rejectesd recent criticisms that the island’s newly created Sovereign Wealth Fund is shrouded in secrecy.
Girard affirmed that a five member board has already been appointed and that the members’ names will be published in the Official Gazette within days.
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- No NIC Contributions Or Hospital Bill Payment Required(SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister has moved to clear up confusion surrounding the EC$1,000 Newborn Baby Grant, confirming that eligible mothers do not have to be NIC contributors or settle outstanding hospital bills before accessing the one-time payment.
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- Koudmen Sent Lisi Sets Terms for New Intake of Families(SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Dozens of households from across the island gathered last week to begin a two-year push out of hardship under the Social Development Fund's Koudmen Sent Lisi programme.
Caseworkers laid out the deal in plain terms: show up, be honest, and put in the work.
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- Water Shortages Test Tourism Sector’s Resilience(SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- As Saint Lucia grapples with drought and mounting pressure on its water resources, the tourism sector is being forced to adapt — with industry stakeholders putting measures in place to keep the destination operating despite increasingly challenging conditions.
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- Gunmen Storm Dominoes Game, Leaving One Dead(SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Grief and shock have gripped the community of Odsan following a night attack that left a man dead after masked gunmen opened fire on a group playing dominoes.
The incident occurred on Saturday, September 19.
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- One Third-Country National Repatriated as Saint Lucia Seeks U.S. Reimbursement(SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Two weeks after the arrival of six third-country nationals under a bilateral arrangement with the United States, the status of the group has begun to shift, with one individual already repatriated and discussions underway regarding financial accountability.
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- Promising Young Athlete Loses Leg Following Horrific Four-Vehicle Collision(SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Just three weeks into the new academic term, the Entrepot Secondary School community is reeling in shock after a horrific four-legged vehicle collision on the Cas En Bas Road left two students hospitalized with severe injuries, and a promising young athlete an amputee.
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- Rape Survivor Speaks Out Following Terrifying Ordeal in Bagatelle(SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2026)
- Runtime
- 6:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Bagatelle woman who survived a terrifying armed assault and alleged rape inside her home is calling on women to fiercely protect their rights and demand the respect of men, even as community outrage mounts over the incident.
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- RSLPF Launch Full Investigation Into Cas En Bas Collision(SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Police are intensifying their investigation into Friday’s Cas En Bas collision that left three young pedestrians seriously injured, with one student now facing life after losing his leg.
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- Prime Minister Secures EC$400,000 For Vendors(SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Months after vendors were displaced by the demolition of the Castries Vendors Arcade, the government says the wait for compensation is finally coming to an end — with four hundred thousand dollars secured for those who qualify and payments now set for Tuesday, September 22nd.
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- SAY IT LOUD(SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 5:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
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- External Affairs Clarifies Deportation Status(SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A viral social media video has prompted clarification from the Ministry of External Affairs after claims surfaced that a deported man was among Saint Lucia’s Third Country Nationals. The Ministry says that is not the case, identifying the man as a Saint Lucian national who was deported to the island in 2023.
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- Aging Pipeline Blamed For Water Disruptions And Nearly 50% Water Loss(SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Saint Lucia is moving to replace a nearly 40-year-old pipeline that has become a major source of water disruptions and losses across the northern corridor. The John Compton Dam Raw Water Pipeline Replacement Project is being hailed as a critical investment in the island’s long-term water security.
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- Saint Lucia Focuses On Protecting Its Natural Environment(SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- As Saint Lucia’s tourism industry expands and the destination attracts growing international attention, questions remain about protecting the island’s natural environment and ensuring its development serves the people of Saint Lucia. Tourism stakeholders are emphasizing sustainable practices that balance investment with the preservation of the island’s natural assets.
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- ECCO Distributes Over EC$1.7 Million to Songwriters and Music Publishers(SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Caribbean songwriters and music publishers are smiling a bit wider this week as the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation (ECCO) distributes over EC$1.7 million in royalty payments.
However, while ECCO CEO Martin James is celebrating the increased payout, he has issued a stern warning regarding widespread non-compliance among regional media houses and urged local creators to ensure their works are officially registered.
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- Police Operation Leaves Soufriere Home Owner Fuming and Seeking Answers(SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A prominent Soufriere businessman and home owner has demanded answers and has taken legal recourse following what he describes as an aggressive and rights-violating pre-dawn operation by police.
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- Health Ministry Warns Of Prolonged Heat Risks Amid Hotter Temperatures(SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Saint Lucia is being warned not to treat the current heat as just another uncomfortable spell, with the Ministry of Health cautioning that prolonged high temperatures could increase the risk of heat-related illness.
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- Saint Lucians Are The Highlight The Visitor Experience(SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Saint Lucia is looking to make the visitor experience more personal — by putting its people and communities at the centre of what the island has to offer.
Tourism stakeholders at Thursday, September 17, Saint Lucia Showcase International say the future of the product is not just about where visitors stay or what they see, but about the people, culture and communities they encounter along the way.
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- CARICOM Envoy Warns Rising Temperatures Create Serious Health Issues(SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- While hurricanes and severe flooding traditionally dominate conversations about climate change in the Caribbean, CARICOM Climate Change Envoy Dr. James Fletcher is warning that a silent crisis—extreme heat is posing severe, growing threats to the region’s health, workforce, and economy.
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- Prime Minister Defends SSDF Action Amid Ongoing Audits(SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre says he stands by his decision concerning Castries Central MP Richard Frederick and the Social Development Fund, insisting that the institution’s role in poverty reduction and support for vulnerable communities is too important to compromise, as he awaits the completion of ongoing audits before determining the next steps.
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- PM Pierre Defends Fuel Pricing Strategy Amid Rising Global Oil Costs(SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As escalating global oil prices continue to pinch consumers worldwide, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has clarified that Saint Lucia’s government has no control over international petroleum costs, but insists it is utilizing every domestic tool available, including zero-rated taxes and cooking gas subsidies to cushion the financial blow.
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- 27-Year-Old Man Praises Public Shift in Attitudes Toward Disabilities(SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Dennery man who overcame severe bullying and cerebral palsy to become a community role model says public attitudes toward persons with disabilities are finally changing for the better.
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- Castries Man Extradited to Martinique as RSLPF Sends Stern Warning to Criminals(SEPTEMBER 17TH 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Another Saint Lucian national is now behind bars in Martinique to face criminal charges, following the extradition of 26-year-old Wilton’s Yard resident Javis Marlon Alfred under growing regional security frameworks.
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- Over 1,000 Applications Highlight Demand For Creative Industry Funding(SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 4:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- More than 1,000 applications were submitted following the Ministry of Culture and Creative Industries’ call for grant funding, highlighting the growing demand for financial support among Saint Lucia’s creatives.
While limited funding delayed disbursements, the initiative has provided recipients with resources to develop their craft, invest in equipment and turn creative ideas into income.
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- CARICOM Envoy Calls for Urgent Climate Justice in the Caribbean(SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Climate change is not just an environmental issue, but a profound matter of justice and morality for the Caribbean. That was the urgent message delivered by CARICOM Climate Envoy Dr. James Fletcher during the second Faith and Science Lecture Series.
Dr. Fletcher called for immediate sustainable action, a rapid transition to renewable energy, and the active inclusion of both faith communities and youth in the region's climate survival.
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- Police Resolve Nine Of Eleven Recent Missing Person’s Cases(SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Saint Lucia Police have confirmed that a badly decomposed body discovered along the Millennium Highway is that of missing person Merissa Auguste, even as authorities report successfully resolving nine out of eleven recent missing people’s cases on the island.
Police have also issued caution in sharing unverified information regarding missing persons.
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- Missing Dominican Woman Found Safe After Search(SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2026) #mbcnews #saintlucianews
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A child’s father is breathing a sigh of relief after a 29-year-old Dominican woman, who sparked a frantic search when she went missing was found safe in the company of friends on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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- Junior Achievement Honours Students As Program Returns After 5-Year Covid-19 Hiatus(SEPT 16TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Junior Achievement Saint Lucia is celebrating the return of its youth entrepreneurship programme with its first awards ceremony since a five-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2026 ceremony recognized students for developing practical business skills, financial literacy and entrepreneurial confidence, while launching the new programme year under the theme “Inspiring Excellence, Empowering the Next Generation.”
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- Two Men Remanded After Victim Succumbs to Injuries(SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Two Jacmel residents accused of a June shooting have been remanded to the Bordelais Correctional Facility on murder charges after their victim succumbed to his injuries.
The two men made their first court appearance on Monday September 14, 2026.
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- Bus Service Coming To Vieux Secre As Community Expands(SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Residents of Vieux Secre are set to gain improved public transportation access, with a new bus route expected to begin operating along the recently rehabilitated road from October 1.
