Saint Lucia

To improve support for citizens during difficult times, the National Insurance Corporation is developing a plan for an unemployment insurance program that will provide temporary financial relief to people who become involuntarily unemployed

First African head of State to address St. Lucia Parliament, Nigerian President Tinubu in his official visit announced scholarships for Saint Lucian students, proposed deeper academic collaboration, more cooperation in trade, education, cultural exchange

Eddie Bellas, a Saint Lucian musician has returned to his homeland deported from the US after 25 years there; to rebuild his life and reunite with his four children he launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise US$47 000 to for his legal battles

Coconut vendors near Castries Market are calling for licensing and regulations following social media allegations claiming some dilute bottled coconut water or use unsanitary practices; many are frustration over a few dishonest harming reputation of most

Saint Lucia has initiated a comprehensive reclassification of the public service to modernise recruitment standards, align job roles with required skills and address fairness in promotions, particularly within the police, fire and correctional services

Former magistrate and politician Dr Velon John,83, presented his latest book ‘Ramblings of a Mind and Pulsations of a Heart’ calling for changing the flag and dismantling of Colonial Vestiges; proceeds from sales fund scholarships for Laborie students

With one moth to go to the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival 2025, scheduled for 30 April - 11 May, concern has been rising about the logistical hurdles of its expansion, as the 'slujazz' affirms itself as a premier Caribbean event with a growing reputation

Patrick Gilo Bernadin, musician, one of Saint Lucia’s cultural icons, was laid to rest; the Belle Vue community with La Rose groups, musicians, singers, government officials, and family members, gathered for a procession and paraded through the streets

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force will launch a pilot project aimed at reducing long working hours for officers by implementing eight-hour shifts, replacing the traditionally extended hours that were necessary due to staffing shortages

A new division of the Ministry of Commerce will open its office on 26 February in Vieux Fort and will provide services previously available only in Castries to local businesses and entrepreneurs