Saint Lucian Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred became the third-fastest woman ever in the 200m with her 21,51 seconds run at the Meeting Herculis in Monaco's Stade Louis II

Access to a reliable water supply is now guaranteed to farmers in Chassin, Babonneau, who have struggled with water shortages and a clogged irrigation system; the major rehabilitation project included clearing the dam and installing a filtration system

Saint Lucia is a model for public debt management among Small Island Developing States; the recognition comes from the Commonwealth Secretariat following reforms carried out by the Island's Department of Finance

Officers attached to the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit conducted a special operation in the south of the island, targeting La Ressource in Vieux Fort, led to the seizure of firearms, ammunition, and narcotics

Workers in the cruise tourism sector at IGY Marina will benefit from an 11% general wage increase spread over three years; the National Workers Union also announced enhanced working conditions: breakfast allowance raised and new lunch and dinner allowance