Micoud North MP and Minister for Home Affairs, Crime Prevention and Persons with Disabilities, Jeremiah Norbert has called for an end to public debate over recent statements about his medical history and whether the former UWP administration played any role in providing assistance. Norbert made the plea as he presented copies of his medical bills to the media at Monday’s Pre-Cabinet briefing.
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has defended his administration’s track record in supporting the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, asserting that no government has done more for officers. His remarks come amid ongoing concerns within the force, including stalled wage negotiations that recently led to a sickout disrupting operations at the Immigration Department and Criminal Records Office. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a Special Tactical Intervention Training Course, Pierre reassured officers of his government’s commitment to improving their working conditions, promising better facilities and bulletproof vests once wage talks are finalized.
Energy Ministers of the Eastern Caribbean have taken a decisive step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future by endorsing the OECS Sustainable Energy Roadmap 2025-2035. The plan, which aims to reduce reliance on costly fossil fuels and boost renewable energy use, was the key focus of last week’s Regional Energy Ministers meeting in St. Kitts. OECS officials are calling this the beginning of a transformative decade for energy in the region.
The Soufrière Action Theatre (SAT) is paying tribute to the late cultural stalwart, Augustin ‘Gwos Kiliwoo’ Anneville, who dedicated over five decades to preserving the island’s masquerade tradition. His funeral service was not just a farewell—it was a celebration of his cultural legacy. The streets came alive with the rhythmic energy of the “Papa Jab” or “Jab Dewor” masquerade, performed before and after the proceedings, in a fitting tribute to a man who embodied Saint Lucia’s rich cultural heritage.
Frustrated residents in northern Saint Lucia are calling for urgent action as stray cows continue to damage property, create road hazards, and disrupt communities. With reports of accidents and near-misses involving roaming cattle, one resident is now taking a stand, demanding that authorities step in before the situation worsens.