he United Workers Party (UWP) has finalized its roster of candidates for the upcoming general election, officially unveiling Calixte “Kakal” Xavier as the new face for the Vieux Fort North constituency. Xavier will challenge the long-standing incumbent, Moses Jn Baptiste, who has held the seat for the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) since 2006.
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The spirit of Bob Marley, the legendary king of reggae, is now bottled and available in Saint Lucia with the official launch of the Marley Fragrance collection. The new line, which pays homage to the iconic artist, made its debut on Saturday, August 16, at Castries Duty Free in Pointe Seraphine, much to the excitement of local and visiting shoppers.
Three young swimmers from RR Aquatics Swim Club selected to represent Saint Lucia at the 29th Goodwill Swimming Championships
Castries, Saint Lucia — The RR Aquatics Swim Club is proud to announce that three of its rising stars — Orlando Felix (age 10), Andrew Charlemagne (age 8), and Liam Charlemagne (age 6) — have been selected to represent Team Saint Lucia at the 29th Annual Goodwill Swimming Championships, scheduled to be held in Barbados from August 15–17, 2025.
Saint Lucia’s Carnival has once again proven its magnetic appeal, with preliminary figures for 2025 revealing an all-time high in visitor arrivals. The island welcomed approximately 24,500 visitors during the recent carnival period, marking a significant 36% surge over last year’s numbers.
The Sab transformed into a kaleidoscope of imagination Monday evening as Saint Lucia’s most anticipated costume artistry unfolded at the King and Queen of the Bands competition. This year’s spectacle, a vibrant fusion of colour, intricate craftsmanship, and compelling cultural narratives, proved once again why it stands as a jewel in the Lucian Carnival crown.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, in partnership with the Customs and Excise Department,
continues to intensify interdiction efforts following a rise in drug trafficking activities at the
island’s ports of entry.
Both the Customs and Excise Department and the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNFU)
have observed a marked increase in attempts to import illegal narcotics, often concealed within
barrels and other cargo. These developments have prompted heightened surveillance and joint
enforcement operations.
On Saturday June ,14, 2025 about 3:17 p.m. the Traffic Department of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force received a report of a fatal motorcycle collision along the Bexon Highway, Castries
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, about 4:30 p.m. Police Officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Department, Vieux Fort, responded to a report of a homicide at Black
Bay, Vieux Fort.
On Sunday, June 8, 2025 about 9:30 p.m. Police Officers attached to the Marchand
Police Station, responded to a report of stabbing in George Charles Boulevard,
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.