Nearly a year after Hurricane Beryl slammed into Saint Lucia, a boat that had been unceremoniously deposited in the Soufrière cemetery has finally been removed—bringing relief to many residents who had grown frustrated with the delay.
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Julien Alfred continued her undefeated streak in the 2025 season, powering to a commanding win in the women’s 100 metres at the BAUHAUS-galan Diamond League meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday.
The 24-year-old Olympic champion clocked a blistering 10.75 seconds, setting a new meet record and securing her second victory in just three days. Her performance not only eclipsed the previous Stockholm meet record of 10.90 but also improved on her own season’s best of 10.89, which she recorded days earlier in Oslo.
Tributes have poured in across social media following the heartbreaking news of the passing of Nicole ‘Nicki’ David, widely celebrated as Saint Lucia’s Queen of Soca. She was 51 years old.
A fatal traffic accident occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the community of La Fargue, Choiseul, claiming the life of a young man from the area.
St Lucians across the island and abroad are mourning the death of iconic soca artist Nicole ‘Nicki’ David, affectionately known as “Saint Lucia’s Queen of Soca.” She passed away at age 51, following a battle with cancer.
The family of a 67-year-old man from Grace, Vieux Fort, is holding on to hope nearly three weeks after his unexplained disappearance, as search efforts continue and questions remain unanswered.
Augustin Fontenelle vanished in the early hours of Sunday, May 11, after reportedly leaving his home barefoot and shirtless, wearing only a pair of short khaki pants. Since that morning, there has been no confirmed sighting of him.
Farmers from across three agricultural zones converged in Vieux Fort yesterday for a hands-on workshop focused on improving tomato yields and building resilience against crop diseases. Held at the National Skills Development Centre (NSDC), the session offered both practical and scientific insights into tomato variety performance across Saint Lucia’s varied growing conditions.
In the bustling heart of Vieux Fort, one determined street vendor is spearheading efforts to organize fellow sellers into a formal association, aiming to address long-standing concerns that have gone unheeded for years.
Following the major firearm interdiction at Port Castries on Tuesday, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force launched a coordinated series of operations across the island targeting firearms, narcotics, and organized crime. Over the past 48 hours, the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit North and South, the Special Operations Team, K9 Unit, Special Services Unit North, and the Tactical Response Unit South have conducted targeted actions aimed at disrupting transnational criminal activities and enhancing public safety.
Authorities in Saint Lucia have made significant strides in dismantling a major fraudulent investment operation known as the Creators Alliance scheme. A joint task force carried out multiple arrests following an extensive investigation into what officials have now confirmed was a regionally operated pyramid scam that left thousands financially devastated.