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Saint Lucia’s national homicide count has officially risen to 45 following a comprehensive crime briefing delivered by the executive leadership of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.    

the Saint Lucia Underwater Sculpture Park National Exhibition, celebrating the island’s heritage, culture and story through a unique collection of sculptures. Join us on August 29th & 30th, from 9 AM to 4 PM, at the warehouse across the Odsan Playing Field. Admission is FREE—come experience this special national exhibition …

The Caribbean Examinations Council says its overhaul of math testing is already paying off, with nearly nine in ten pilot candidates passing under the new system. The Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate math pilot posted an 88 percent pass rate, a result officials say helped push the regional CSEC math pass …

The Caribbean Examinations Council recorded 128 exam irregularities in 2026, up from 80 the year before. The spike includes the council’s first-ever cases of students misusing artificial intelligence, alongside unauthorised devices and collusion as the top violations.  

Babonneau resident Agnes Edgard has joined the rare ranks of Saint Lucians to reach the milestone of 100 years old. She marked the occasion by dancing, delighting family and well-wishers gathered to celebrate with her.

Police Commissioner Verne Garde has addressed the status of the investigation into Castries Central MP Richard Frederick, confirming his own examination of the file aligned with investigators’ conclusions. Frederick, who was briefly held and later released, has denied any wrongdoing since the allegations first surfaced.  

Organisers of the Vieux Fort South Rising Leaders Summer Camp held a “Spa or Treat and Love Self Day” Wednesday for more than 47 young participants. The three-week programme wraps up Friday, August 21.  

Saint Lucia’s homicide count has climbed to 45 for the year, with firearms implicated in nearly three-quarters of all cases. Police say Operation Zero Hour has produced hundreds of arrests and seized more than 600 kilograms of cocaine since July, even as several major crime categories continue trending upward.   …

The Saint Lucia Sports Academy is set to celebrate seven years of specialised secondary education combining athletics with academics this September. Programme Director Anthony Lamontagne discussed the institution’s development.

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