As Saint Lucia heads toward general elections, concerns over corruption and national security are mounting. On Newsmaker Live, United Workers Party (UWP) Public Relations Officer Lenard “Spider” Montoute shared his perspective on the political climate and the future of the island.

Tensions flared at the A’ila Resorts construction site on Friday, as tradesmen employed by the main contractor, Atlas Group, walked off the job in protest—claiming their agreed wages were slashed without warning. What was expected to be another day on-site turned into a standoff over contracts, communication, and fair pay.

There’s a new chapter in public safety for Castries, as the Centralized Community Safety Centre officially opens its doors. Designed to ease overcrowding and improve detainee processing, the state-of-the-art facility gives the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force much-needed space and modern tools to do their job more efficiently—and more humanely.

Local filmmaker Elijah Anatole is making waves in Saint Lucia’s creative scene with the premiere of Heartfall, a homegrown romantic drama set to hit Caribbean Cinemas this Saturday. As the founder of Atlas Studios, Anatole is not only spotlighting island love stories on the big screen—he’s also championing greater support for local filmmakers, calling for concessions on film equipment to help push Saint Lucian cinema onto the global stage.

STREET VIBES – MAY 23RD, 2025

The Saint Lucia Cycling Association is celebrating the progress of its junior athletes, who continue to shine on the local and regional circuits. Most recently, cyclists Denver Alphonse Jr. and Gillan Moses represented Saint Lucia at a tournament in Martinique, showcasing grit and promise on challenging terrain.