Press Release

Press Release

Agosta Degazon Appointed Cabinet SecretaryAgosta Degazon Appointed Cabinet Secretary

Agosta Degazon Appointed Cabinet Secretary

For nine [9] years from 2003 – 2012, Mr. Degazon served in the Ministry of Finance as Accountant General Read More

2 years ago
Newly Inducted Principal at UWI “We are as intelligent, creative, talented and capable as anyone anywhere”Newly Inducted Principal at UWI “We are as intelligent, creative, talented and capable as anyone anywhere”

Newly Inducted Principal at UWI “We are as intelligent, creative, talented and capable as anyone anywhere”

Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine reflected that she is guided by a belief in the “exceptional nature as Caribbean people, and… Read More

2 years ago
SLHTA Welcomes return of Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival!SLHTA Welcomes return of Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival!

SLHTA Welcomes return of Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival!

The SLHTA is thrilled for the return of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival now in its 30th year,… Read More

2 years ago
UWI Five Islands Antigua Campus set for take offUWI Five Islands Antigua Campus set for take off

UWI Five Islands Antigua Campus set for take off

The Honourable Gaston Browne signed an agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to secure US$80 million... Read More

2 years ago
Police Operation in Vieux Fort: Stolen Items Recovered, Firearms Seized and 5 ArrestedPolice Operation in Vieux Fort: Stolen Items Recovered, Firearms Seized and 5 Arrested

Police Operation in Vieux Fort: Stolen Items Recovered, Firearms Seized and 5 Arrested

During the operations, several prohibited and suspected stolen items were recovered including... Read More

2 years ago
Pierre Admin to Pay 20 Mil in Back Pay and 2.6 Mil in Stimulus This ChristmasPierre Admin to Pay 20 Mil in Back Pay and 2.6 Mil in Stimulus This Christmas

Pierre Admin to Pay 20 Mil in Back Pay and 2.6 Mil in Stimulus This Christmas

In December, the government will disburse in excess of XCD 20 million in back pay owed to public servants. Read More

2 years ago
Police Seize Firearm, Recover Stolen Goods and Arrests Man for Money LaunderingPolice Seize Firearm, Recover Stolen Goods and Arrests Man for Money Laundering

Police Seize Firearm, Recover Stolen Goods and Arrests Man for Money Laundering

Officers searched the river and recovered a .380 pistol containing three (3) rounds of ammunition Read More

2 years ago
OKEU Manages 13 Victims following Babonneau Mass ShootingOKEU Manages 13 Victims following Babonneau Mass Shooting

OKEU Manages 13 Victims following Babonneau Mass Shooting

Thirteen gunshot wound victims were received at Owen King EU Hospital in the Accident & Emergency Department, between 9 and… Read More

2 years ago
PJP Advances “People First” AgendaPJP Advances “People First” Agenda

PJP Advances “People First” Agenda

In November, he secured XCD 9.99 million from the CDB to provide additional support to entrepreneurs and startups, and micro… Read More

2 years ago
1 Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession1 Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession

1 Man Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession

Thirty-one (31) year old resident of Ti Colon, Castries, Dwight Jack, has been formally charged... Read More

2 years ago
Police Prefer Charges in Murder of Ian Joseph of Cul-de-Sac on March 12Police Prefer Charges in Murder of Ian Joseph of Cul-de-Sac on March 12

Police Prefer Charges in Murder of Ian Joseph of Cul-de-Sac on March 12

On Saturday, November 26, 2022, Officers attached to the Major Crime Unit, formally charged De Nelson Joseph. Read More

2 years ago
Pierre Defends Borrowing: Leverages Public Purse To Advance People First AgendaPierre Defends Borrowing: Leverages Public Purse To Advance People First Agenda

Pierre Defends Borrowing: Leverages Public Purse To Advance People First Agenda

The approximate total of all public borrowing between July 26, 2021 and November 22, 2022 does not amount to XCD… Read More

2 years ago
Government Launches “Progress Report”Government Launches “Progress Report”

Government Launches “Progress Report”

Ministry of Health has launched a bi-weekly program aimed at informing the public on the progress of works at the… Read More

2 years ago
Cost Estimates Associated with Nov 6 TroughCost Estimates Associated with Nov 6 Trough

Cost Estimates Associated with Nov 6 Trough

Most of the affected households indicated that they each lost between 80% - 90% of general household items. Read More

2 years ago
Chastanet Granted Injunction In “Flawed” Privileges Committee MatterChastanet Granted Injunction In “Flawed” Privileges Committee Matter

Chastanet Granted Injunction In “Flawed” Privileges Committee Matter

Prior to hearing the claim for injunction against the Speaker, Counsel for the Speaker’s attorney admitted the process was indeed… Read More

2 years ago

UWP Calls for Removal of President of the Senate

In light of this astounding development and the sensitivity of the position of President of the Senate, the United Workers… Read More

3 years ago

Fire Service Responds to Mass Casuality Accident in Saltibus

The nature of the incident was reported as a head on collision between a subcompact SUV and a minibus. Read More

3 years ago

Police Recover Firearm and Ammunition in Choiseul

The defendants were escorted before the Second District Court, where bail was granted. Read More

3 years ago

Saint Lucia Poised for 8% GDP Growth in 2022, Highest in ECCU

Saint Lucia’s GDP growth projection of 8% outpaces that of Barbados and other ECCU Member States. Read More

3 years ago

UWP Calls Out SLP Government, National Trust and Watch Groups on “Continued Hypocrisy”

The United Workers Party is alarmed at reports that access to the Gros Piton trail and Anse L’Ivorgne beach is… Read More

3 years ago