HOSPITAL WEDDING HONORS DYING WISH OF SHOOTING VICTIM CHRIS LIONEL
In a moment both heartbreaking and beautiful, a Marchand woman married the love of her life in a hospital room — knowing it might be their last chance. Thirty-seven-year-old Chris Lionel was shot alongside his friend, Kwame George, on July 20th. Nine days later, with his condition fading, he exchanged vows with his longtime partner of 17 years — fulfilling one final wish before losing his fight for life.
BOTHAM JEAN PROGRAM GRADUATES 100 YOUTH WITH REAL-WORLD SKILLS
For one hundred young people, Wednesday marked more than just a graduation — it was the closing of a chapter and the opening of new possibilities. The Botham Jean Youth Exploration Program, now in its fifth year, has once again equipped students aged 12 to 18 with hands-on skills ranging from pastry making to digital media — tools they can carry far beyond the classroom.
UWP REVEALS BOLD BLUEPRINT AHEAD OF NEXT GENERAL ELECTION
The United Workers Party (UWP) is gearing up for a major political showdown, laying out an aggressive blueprint to reshape Saint Lucia’s economy and governance ahead of the next general elections. In a high-energy strategy session this week, top party leaders dissected the current administration’s failures, refined their own policy agenda, and held closed-door talks with CARICOM officials—signaling a sharp focus on both national recovery and regional integration.
