Miss L’s Charity brought the spirit of giving and hope to the Odsan-Bexon community on Sunday with a vibrant distribution fair and a mini gospel concert. The event, rooted in the legacy of the director’s late mother, aimed to meet the needs of the underprivileged and minister through music. Throughout the day, the organization distributed hampers to residents and provided wheelchairs to the differently-abled, making a tangible difference in their lives.

The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex Dr. Damian Greaves is promising to reposition Saint Lucia’s primary health care institution to play a meaningful role in improving the quality of health care on the island. Dr. Greaves’ appointment took effect November 1st, 2024, and he gave his first full length interview just over one month into the job.

Saint Lucia is preparing to submit its third Nationally Determined Contribution or NDC, a climate action pledge aimed at advancing the Paris Agreement's target to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The latest NDC highlights the country's commitment to reducing emissions, with a focus on sustainable transportation and energy solutions.

The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Board has issued a sharply worded statement denouncing what it described as a “failed attempt to threaten, embarrass, and extort” the board. This comes in the wake of the voluntary withdrawal of a RICO lawsuit filed by Philippe Martinez against Mc Claude Emmanuel, CEO of the Citizenship by Investment Unit. However, the Opposition United Workers Party (UWP) maintains that the withdrawal does not absolve the government from addressing lingering questions about the transparency and governance of the island’s Citizenship by Investment Programme.

The government has unveiled the design concept and vision for the Youth Services Centre, a transformative facility set to rise at the former George Charles Secondary School site. According to Minister for Equity Joachim Henry, the Centre will serve as a comprehensive hub to address the critical needs of vulnerable youth in Saint Lucia, reflecting a bold step forward in youth empowerment and support.

The National Community Foundation (NCF) is celebrating the generosity of citizens and corporate sponsors who have supported its mission this year. Their recent annual telethon exceeded expectations, and the funds raised will continue to support efforts aimed at assisting the needy and marginalized communities. The NCF looks forward to building new partnerships in the coming year to further expand its reach and impact.

Minister for Health, Moses Jn Baptiste has confirmed the existence of a leaky roof in the waiting room of the newly opened Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic. He say the Ministry is working to have the situation resolved.

The police are appealing for the public’s help to identify the killer or killers of a man so far identified only as Mark. His body was discovered early Monday morning at George the 5th Park in Castries. Mark is said to have been a transient individual who washed buses at the Gros-Islet bus stop.

The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), hosted by the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN), tackled the growing issue of coastal and marine pollution across the Caribbean. Volunteers, in partnership with CYEN, cleaned five major beaches across Saint Lucia to preserve the environment and align with the region’s climate resilience goals.

Twenty-year old, Alex Straker, is dead following what is being described as a failed robbery at Prio’s Bar and Grill in Corinth Marisule. Straker was one of two men who reportedly attempted to rob the establishment but were confronted by two licensed firearm holders.

The 2nd edition of the annual “Influential BOSSLADY Workshop” officially branded as IMPACTUS, took place over the weekend at the Sandals Grande Hotel. The one-day transformative event featured women in influential leadership roles across the island, empowering each other to become more successful in every facet of life. More in this report

Saint Lucia has taken a significant step forward in addressing Gender-Based Violence with the launch of the Inter-Agency Gender-Based Violence Task Force. This collaborative initiative aims to enhance how the nation prevents and responds to gender-based violence by fostering stronger partnerships across sectors and ensuring data-driven, inclusive solutions. Supported by the UN Women Multi-Country Office in the Caribbean and the Build Back Equal Project, this task force represents a united effort to tackle one of the island’s most pressing social challenges.