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  • Buckley Line Gas Station Robbed by 3 Armed Masked men

    Buckley Line Gas Station Robbed by 3 Armed Masked men

    A brazen armed robbery has shaken the Buckley Line community after three masked individuals carrying weapons stormed a local gas station in a targeted mid-day raid, according to initial law enforcement reports.

    Witnesses at the scene told responding officers that the three suspects, all concealing their facial features with masks to avoid identification, entered the gas station’s retail and refueling complex brandishing firearms before demanding cash from the on-duty cashier. The perpetrators forced the employee to empty the contents of the store’s cash register, before fleeing the premises on foot in an unknown direction, according to preliminary accounts from local police.

    No injuries to staff or customers present during the incident have been reported, though the gas station employee who was on duty during the robbery has been offered trauma support following the terrifying encounter. Local law enforcement has launched a full investigation into the robbery, with investigators reviewing nearby security camera footage in the hopes of identifying the three suspects and recovering the stolen funds.

    Residents in the Buckley Line area have been reminded by police to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity matching the description of the robbers to authorities immediately. Investigators have not yet released a detailed description of the stolen amount or the exact physical characteristics of the three suspects, as the probe remains in its early active phase.

  • Martinique – St. Kitts & Nevis PM In Country For Medical Treatment For Stroke

    Martinique – St. Kitts & Nevis PM In Country For Medical Treatment For Stroke

    In a development that has drawn regional attention across the Caribbean, St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew is currently undergoing medical evaluation and treatment outside his home country following unconfirmed reports of a stroke, with updated public information shared as of September 5, 2026.

    The chain of events began on August 30, when the 49-year-old prime minister was first admitted to the local Joseph N. France General Hospital after complaining of persistent discomfort, nausea and severe headache. After an initial assessment, treating clinicians advised Drew to travel abroad to access more specialized diagnostic services and ongoing monitoring, in line with standard care protocols for complex neurological symptoms.

    According to local media reports based in Martinique, Drew was transferred to the intensive care unit of the University Hospital of Martinique on the evening of August 31, where he received immediate targeted care from specialist medical teams. The reports note that after several days of treatment, Drew’s condition stabilized significantly, and medical professionals do not anticipate any long-term lasting health impacts from the incident. The prime minister later confirmed he received initial care in Martinique before proceeding to South Florida for more comprehensive follow-up examinations, a step he said was intended to ensure a full and accurate diagnosis.

    Notably, the suspected stroke diagnosis first reported by Martinican media has not been formally verified by either the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis or Drew’s personal medical team. In a national address delivered to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis on September 3, Drew offered public reassurance, stating that he remained fully conscious, his condition was stable, and he was keeping positive spirits as medical teams completed their work. He stopped short of disclosing a formal clinical diagnosis during the address.

    Per the Martinique-based media accounts, Drew expressed public gratitude to the medical staff who provided his initial care in the French Caribbean territory. Moving forward, he is expected to raise the topic of Martinique’s specialized regional healthcare capacity with fellow leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), to highlight the island’s growing role as a hub for advanced medical services for smaller Caribbean nations that lack some specialized resources.

    News of Drew’s sudden illness sparked an immediate outpouring of support and concern from across the Caribbean political landscape and general public. Among those to publicly share well wishes for his speedy recovery were St. Kitts and Nevis Opposition Leader Mark Brantley and multiple senior government officials from other regional blocs and member states.

    To ensure the continuity of governance during the prime minister’s absence for medical care, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley has stepped in to handle day-to-day government operations. Government spokespeople have repeatedly emphasized that all state functions and public services are continuing as normal, with no disruptions to legislative or executive business.

    Drew’s recent public update has helped ease anxiety among citizens of the twin-island nation, who have been following updates on his health closely. Official sources note that additional details regarding Drew’s condition and timeline for his return to St. Kitts and Nevis will be released to the public once his medical team completes all ongoing assessments and reaches a final care plan.

  • Zeventig deelnemers aan 24 uur durende Bijbelleesmarathon

    Zeventig deelnemers aan 24 uur durende Bijbelleesmarathon

    A steady stream of believers has been flowing through the premises of the Suriname Bible Society, where an unprecedented 24-hour non-stop reading marathon of religious scripture is underway to mark the institution’s six decades of service. As part of the event, every participant takes a turn reading at least two full chapters of the Bible, keeping the words of the text alive without interruption across an entire day and night.

    Organized to celebrate the society’s 60th founding anniversary, the marathon kicked off at 8:00 a.m. local time on Friday and will run continuously until 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. While the organization officially marked its milestone anniversary on May 3, the society has planned a full calendar of public outreach events throughout the entire year, and the reading marathon stands as one of its flagship community activities.

    Shulaika Cairo, a representative of the organizing committee, explained the core mission behind the event in an interview. “Our goal is to raise greater public awareness of the Bible, and to remind people across Suriname that this book can be engaged with at any time of day, in any season of life. That’s the message we want to share with our broader society, and that’s why we’re committing to 24 full hours of continuous reading, straight through the night,” she said.

    So far, the marathon has drawn participants from a wide range of backgrounds across Suriname, bringing together ordinary citizens, church leaders, and sitting government ministers alike. Reflecting the country’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity, readings have already been delivered in five different languages: Dutch, English, Portuguese, Aukan, and Javanese.

    The organization has pre-registered 70 participants to cover the full 24-hour reading schedule, and Cairo noted that the roster is nearly full. Even so, she added, the door remains open to any person who feels drawn to join the event at the last minute. “If someone truly feels called to come and read with us, they are more than welcome, and we will find a way to make it work,” she said.

  • Eerste van vijf politieposten in veiligheidszone Paramaribo geopend

    Eerste van vijf politieposten in veiligheidszone Paramaribo geopend

    PARAMARIBO, Suriname – September 5, 2026 – Suriname has launched an innovative public-private partnership to expand visible policing and cut emergency response times in the heart of Paramaribo, with the first of five new police assistance and control posts opening on the parking grounds of the Ramada Hotel & Casino. The partnership was developed to address two longstanding barriers to public safety expansion: a widespread lack of suitable government-owned land for new infrastructure, and no allocated budget for police facility maintenance in the 2026 national fiscal plan.

    The initiative forms the core of the first official ‘safety zone’ announced earlier by President Jennifer Simons. The designated security corridor stretches from the entertainment district along Sommelsdijckstraat to the Waterkant promenade adjacent to the Central Market, with five new police outposts planned across the area to increase officer presence. Justice and Security Minister Harish Monorath explained that the core goal of the project is to make policing more visible to residents, visitors and businesses, while drastically cutting response times to emergency calls in the busy downtown district. Ultimately, officials say the new network will help build greater public confidence in urban safety across Paramaribo’s city center.

    Acar Mehdi, chief executive officer of Ramada Hotel & Casino, welcomed the partnership and emphasized the private sector’s commitment to supporting public safety goals. “We are always ready to support the government, particularly the Ministry of Justice and Security,” Mehdi stated. He also noted that the Turkish government places high priority on deepening bilateral collaboration with Suriname, adding that a large official Turkish delegation is scheduled to visit Suriname this November to mark the 50th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the two nations.

    Minister Monorath expressed gratitude for the private sector’s willingness to collaborate on the public safety project, noting that the partnership reflects the government’s commitment to centering private sector initiative in solving pressing public challenges. He addressed public speculation that the location of the first outpost grants preferential treatment to Ramada Hotel & Casino, clarifying that the unusual public-private model was born of necessity rather than favoritism. “This is not a preferential arrangement. There is no reason to question why we placed it at Ramada’s parking lot: the government simply has almost no vacant suitable land left to use,” Monorath explained.

    Beyond limited land availability, the minister added, the government also faces systemic challenges maintaining existing police infrastructure. “Second, we had to figure out how we would sustain these posts long-term,” he said. “Because in our budget, at least for 2026, there is no allocation for maintenance. That’s why we already see many existing police assistance and control posts across the country in deplorable condition.”

    Monorath confirmed that the remaining four outposts across the safety zone will most likely also be located on privately owned land, with preliminary target locations including Wakapasi, the Tax Office building, Paramaribo’s historic downtown district, and the Waterkant near the Central Market. Once fully completed, the network is expected to transform public safety delivery in one of Paramaribo’s busiest tourist and commercial hubs.

  • Jiggy Saturday brings sporting action back to Gorse Playing Field

    Jiggy Saturday brings sporting action back to Gorse Playing Field

    Last weekend marked the debut of Jiggy Saturday, a community sports celebration hosted by Senator Chieftain Neptune that drew hundreds of young athletes and spectators from seven regional communities to Gorse Playing Field. What began as a damp, delayed start due to early-morning heavy rain quickly turned into a day filled with camaraderie, competitive spirit, and renewed community connection, breathing new life into a local venue that had sat without organized competitive sports for years.

    After skies cleared and the sun broke through, crowds flooded into the playing field in droves, ready to cheer on their neighbors and take part in the day’s planned activities. Young competitors from Park Hill, Georgetown, Byera, Colonaire, Chester Cottage, Gorse, and Owia went head-to-head in both cricket and 5-a-side football tournaments, putting on display impressive athletic talent, seamless teamwork, and exemplary sportsmanship across every match.

    The newly launched Jiggy Saturday 5-A-Side Football Competition stood out as one of the day’s biggest attractions, with Shotta Corner claiming the first-ever championship title after a series of tightly contested matches. In the parallel cricket tournament, the Owia Strikers pulled off a winning performance to take home the crown as the event’s inaugural cricket champions.

    For long-time Gorse residents, the gathering carried far more meaning than just a day of sport. For decades, the Gorse Playing Field had sat largely unused for organized competitive matches, leaving a gap in the community’s recreational and social life. Seeing the venue filled with young athletes, cheering fans, and buzzing energy left local spectators delighted, with many expressing joy at watching the historic field regain its place as a hub of community life.

    As the sun set over the playing field, the celebration shifted from competitive sports to social gathering, with live music, open entertainment, and opportunities for fellowship bringing attendees closer together. The day wrapped up with a dazzling fireworks display that capped off the memorable first edition of the event.

    In post-event remarks, Senator Neptune extended his gratitude to every group that contributed to the gathering’s success, from competing teams and event organizers to on-the-ground volunteers, local residents, and external supporters. He emphasized that strategic partnerships with the private sector are a critical foundation for creating accessible recreational opportunities for young people and lifting up community-focused positive initiatives.

    Most notably, Neptune announced that Jiggy Saturday will return as an annual staple on the regional community calendar, and teased that additional sporting, recreational, and community events are already in development for release in the coming months. A formal press release following the event summed up its broader impact: “The success of the inaugural Jiggy Saturday signals a renewed commitment to bringing communities together through sport, recreation and positive community engagement while breathing new life into the historic Gorse Playing Field.”

  • Restoring trust: Taiwan’s rightful place in the free world

    Restoring trust: Taiwan’s rightful place in the free world

    Authored by Dr. Lin Chia-lung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the ROC (Taiwan), this opinion piece outlines growing threats to the global rules-based framework, arguing that authoritarian powers are actively eroding long-standing international safeguards to rewrite global norms in their favor. Even core UN Charter principles — including the peaceful resolution of disputes and the ban on the threat or use of military force — are now facing open, brazen violations.

    The global community now stands at a defining crossroads, Lin argues. Global actors can either coordinate to uphold international justice, defend the rule of law, and preserve global peace and security, or allow the existing world order to collapse, taking with it the global protections for freedom, self-determination, and democratic governance. This stark choice is most visible in the Indo-Pacific’s first island chain, where regional security has come under mounting pressure from China. According to Lin, China has consistently deployed gray-zone tactics — ranging from military intimidation and cyberattacks to economic coercion — to unilaterally alter existing regional rules and norms.

    As a frontline defender of freedom and democracy, Taiwan remains committed to upholding the cross-strait status quo. But Lin emphasizes that preserving regional peace and stability is not exclusively a Taiwanese interest; it is a shared priority for the entire international community.

    The Taiwan Strait stands as one of the world’s busiest maritime shipping routes and a critical artery for global supply chains. Its importance to global security and economic prosperity has been repeatedly highlighted in official statements from the G7, as well as in multilateral and bilateral meetings between the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other like-minded nations. A growing global coalition has publicly emphasized the indispensable value of maintaining cross-strait peace and stability.

    Lin also draws attention to another growing threat to the integrity of the rules-based order: China’s deliberate distortion of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758. Adopted in 1971, the resolution only addresses China’s seat representation at the United Nations; the original text makes no mention of Taiwan, does not rule on Taiwan’s political status, and does not bar Taiwan from participating in the UN system. Despite this, Lin argues that China has falsely conflated Resolution 2758 with the so-called “one China principle,” using the misrepresented resolution to block Taiwan’s access to the UN and other international intergovernmental bodies. If this distortion is left unchallenged, Lin warns, it will set a dangerous legal precedent that could be used as a pretext for future military aggression against Taiwan across the Taiwan Strait.

    Even though Taiwan is currently excluded from UN membership, Lin stresses that Taiwan remains committed to contributing positively to global collective action. Taiwan’s unique strengths in advanced manufacturing, disaster response, and public health create meaningful opportunities to support global public goods, he notes.

    Taiwan has pursued what Lin calls a “value-added, integrated foreign policy” centered on deepening democratic alliances, advancing collective security, and building global economic resilience. In partnership with like-minded nations, Taiwan works to advance democratic governance, human rights, and individual freedom across the globe. As a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge technology, Taiwan is committed to developing supply chains that are secure, resilient, and not dependent on authoritarian regimes, Lin says.

    Through the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project, Taiwan also works to foster shared economic growth with its diplomatic partners. Taiwan shares its technical expertise and resources to develop technology-focused development projects with partner nations, helping them address local development challenges and build domestic capacity.

    Concrete examples of these successful collaborations, Lin notes, include the development of an integrated national healthcare information system with Paraguay, the construction of a strategic oil reserve facility in Eswatini, and a partnership with Palau National Hospital to roll out smart healthcare infrastructure. These initiatives have improved local data management and operational efficiency, strengthened national energy security, supported industrial growth, and advanced the UN Sustainable Development Goals in partner nations.

    Khalilur Rahman, President-elect of the upcoming 81st United Nations General Assembly, has identified restoring global trust in multilateral institutions and managing UN institutional transformation as the core themes of his presidency. Lin confirms that Taiwan fully shares these goals and stands ready to contribute to achieving them.

    Lin argues that restoring global confidence in the United Nations must start with fair and equitable treatment of all members of the international community. True institutional transformation cannot be achieved when a constructive, reliable stakeholder is unjustly locked out of the system, he says.

    Lin closes with a call on the international community to uphold core principles of inclusive multilateralism, leaving no nation behind, peaceful dispute resolution, and the rejection of threats or the use of force. These are the foundational values that underpin the rules-based international order, and they must be applied consistently, without exception, he argues.

    “The free world needs Taiwan — and a stronger, more credible United Nations needs Taiwan’s meaningful participation,” Lin writes. Working collaboratively with Taiwan will strengthen global collective security, boost global economic and technological resilience, and expand the global capacity to push back against authoritarian pressure. Ensuring Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the United Nations system is therefore a critical step toward building a more inclusive, secure, resilient, and rules-based global order, Lin concludes.

    Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the official views or editorial position of iWitness News. Op-eds can be submitted to [email protected] for consideration.

  • Other cops not committed to security agendas should also quit — Leacock

    Other cops not committed to security agendas should also quit — Leacock

    In a landmark address to Parliament Thursday, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister St. Clair Leacock has issued a clear call for senior police officers unwilling to advance the new administration’s public safety agenda to follow the lead of departing colleagues and leave their posts, as the government pushes forward with a sweeping restructuring of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) to curb rising gun violence and homicides.

    Since the New Democratic Party took power in November, at least two high-ranking officers have opted not to serve under the new administration and requested early retirement or leave, which the government granted, Leacock told lawmakers. He declined to name the departing officers, but made clear that more personnel changes are on the table if sitting leaders fail to meet performance expectations. “It may well be that there are one or two more who should take that example and go home and make room for others who want to do it,” Leacock said. “If they don’t deliver, believe in me, I’ll make the recommendations for those who want to serve this nation and this administration faithfully well, to be put into position. I wouldn’t hesitate in it.”

    Leacock’s remarks mark the most explicit public signal yet that the new government intends to reshape top police leadership amid widespread public anxiety over violent crime. The address also served as a defense of the changes his administration has already implemented over its first nine months in office, and a sharp critique of the force’s previous leadership structure.

    Current substantive Police Commissioner Enville Williams is currently on seven months’ paid leave, with Trevor Bailey appointed to serve as acting commissioner. Leacock implicitly criticized Williams’ tenure, saying the permanent commissioner took six months to recognize that his deputy deserved to accompany him on international work trips, a practice that left the deputy sidelined on too many occasions. In contrast, Leacock praised Bailey and Rapid Response Unit (RRU) head Nolan “Grandpa” Dalloway for their consistent, real-time performance on reporting crime trends to his office.

    To boost operational capacity, Leacock laid out plans to reallocate new police recruits: 30 incoming trainees will be assigned to the Special Service Unit and another 30 to the RRU, a move designed to rebuild the specialized units and increase the number of uniformed officers conducting on-foot patrols across communities. Leacock also confirmed he has already identified preferred candidates to fill key leadership roles in specialized units, including the Special Services Unit and the narcotics division.

    A former uniformed officer with a decade of experience training new police recruits as a lecturer, Leacock framed his leadership of the national security portfolio as a deliberate effort to fix long-standing institutional weaknesses in the RSVGPF. “I’m in this job now for about nine months, and I applied for it because I was confident I can do it better than my predecessor. And so far, I’m doing exactly that,” he told Parliament.

    Despite pushing for personnel changes, Leacock struck a balance by pledging to professionalize the force and reduce routine political interference in day-to-day police operations. He noted that promotions going forward will be based on performance evidence rather than partisan political ties, even though the administration has not yet completed a full year in office to conduct formal annual performance reviews. Leacock described his role as setting policy direction and receiving operational updates, while uniformed police professionals remain in charge of executing frontline work, singling out acting Assistant Commissioner Benton Smith for his strong human resource leadership.

    The personnel changes come as part of the government’s broader one-year strategic crime reduction plan, centered on intelligence-led, targeted policing, aggressive crackdowns on illegal firearms trafficking, strengthened criminal investigations that prioritize forensic evidence, expanded police presence and patrols across communities, deployment of new surveillance tools including drones and closed-circuit cameras, and deeper community policing engagement with schools, churches, youth groups and local business associations.

    Leacock emphasized that the New Democratic Party administration views recent gun violence and homicide incidents as a critical national priority, noting that the success of any anti-crime strategy depends heavily on the quality of police leadership and officer morale — two factors directly tied to the ongoing personnel shakeup in the RSVGPF’s top ranks.

  • Nassief on backing Lugay for Roseau North: Choose the ‘right people ‘

    Nassief on backing Lugay for Roseau North: Choose the ‘right people ‘

    As the Caribbean island nation of Dominica counts down to the highly anticipated Roseau North by-election, two key opposition figures have outlined bold visions for national renewal, targeting perceived failures of the current administration and calling on voters to seize this pivotal moment for change.

    Prominent local businessman Gregor Nassief, owner of the high-end Secret Bay resort, used a recent gathering of the United Workers Party (UWP) at Goodwill Parish Hall to deliver a fiery address calling for cross-community unity to redirect Dominica toward a future rooted in accountable governance, fiscal transparency, and broad-based economic recovery. Nassief, who has recently emerged as a leading public critic of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and the ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) over their handling of electoral reform and the country’s signature Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, emphasized that the by-election carries stakes far beyond the single constituency.

    “This isn’t just about one seat in Parliament — it’s about the entire future direction of our country,” Nassief told attendees. “We need to put Dominica first, ahead of party loyalties, ahead of personal ambitions for leaders. It’s the people of this country who must come first.”

    Nassief’s core message centered on the urgent need for legislators who will uphold democratic principles, including free and fair elections, freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, and expanded economic opportunity for all Dominican citizens. He argued that Parliament has lacked robust oversight of the DLP administration, calling for representatives unafraid to demand accountability from the executive branch. “We need people in Parliament who aren’t afraid to ask ‘why’,” he said. “We need people who will stand up and demand answers on behalf of every single citizen. That’s why Danny Lugay is the right choice for Roseau North.” He closed his remarks by urging all supporters to mobilize: “We all need to put our gloves back on, step into the ring, and fight for our future. We have to take responsibility for the direction of our country.”

    In his own address to the meeting, UWP by-election candidate Danny Lugay echoed Nassief’s call for change, laying out concrete policy priorities focused on the most pressing concerns of Roseau North constituents, from public health to local economic development.

    Lugay reaffirmed his flagship proposal to develop a new commercial hub spanning from the public works property to the Dominica Banana Marketing Corporation (DBMC) building, a project that would integrate the Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) warehouse and existing home industry sites. If elected, he says the development will unlock new opportunities for local small and medium businesses and drive sustained regional economic growth.

    A central plank of Lugay’s campaign is addressing the decades-long public health crisis stemming from the aging Fond Cole landfill. For more than 20 years, residents across Roseau North communities including Simon Boulevard, Stock Farm, and Yampiece have been exposed to toxic fumes and smoke from frequent uncontrolled fires at the site, which release carcinogenic pollutants into the air residents breathe daily. Lugay described the landfill as a “major health hazard” that has outlived any usefulness, and pledged to relocate the facility to a safer, more suitable location if elected. He also committed to addressing widespread frustration with poor municipal waste collection services, noting that uncollected garbage often piles up for weeks, damaging the local environment and lowering residents’ quality of life.

    Beyond environmental and public health issues, Lugay identified healthcare access and quality as a top priority, calling for upgraded services at local hospitals, improved working conditions for frontline medical workers, and consistent access to essential medical supplies and equipment.

    Like Nassief, Lugay closed his remarks by urging voters to set aside narrow partisan interests and vote for a leadership focused on tangible progress and accountable governance. The Roseau North by-election, he emphasized, represents a once-in-a-cycle opportunity for Dominican voters to shift the country toward a healthier, more prosperous, and more democratic future — and called on every eligible voter to turn out and make their voices count.

  • Belize Declares Power Supply Emergency

    Belize Declares Power Supply Emergency

    In a landmark response to a deepening national energy crisis, the government of Belize has formally approved a national power supply emergency declaration, after weeks of widespread rolling blackouts exposed critical vulnerabilities in the country’s electricity infrastructure. The emergency order, greenlit by the Belizean Cabinet during a Wednesday meeting, responds to an urgent request from Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), which warned that the nation could face a substantial energy deficit over the coming 12 months without immediate intervention.

    The crisis was triggered last month when Mexico’s state-owned power utility Comisión Federal de Electricidad reduced its regular electricity exports to Belize, a move that left the Central American nation unable to meet domestic consumer and commercial demand. Over the past several weeks, the gap between available supply and rising demand has forced BEL to implement rolling, nationwide scheduled outages — commonly known as load shedding — that have disrupted daily life across the country.

    Under the newly approved emergency declaration, BEL will now be able to accelerate processes to secure additional power generation capacity, cutting through typical bureaucratic red tape that would slow emergency acquisitions and infrastructure deployment. The move is designed to rapidly reduce the risk of prolonged or more frequent future outages.

    Dr. Leroy Almendarez, Chief Executive Officer of Belize’s Ministry of Public Utilities, explained the regulatory and planning context that led to the emergency declaration in an interview this week. He framed the energy shortfall as a challenge of growing demand meeting constrained supply, noting that BEL conducts regular demand forecasting, on both annual and five-year timelines, that relies on historical consumption data to project future needs.

    Almendarez explained that once BEL identifies a projected gap between domestic generation capacity and expected demand, it shares detailed data with the country’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Unlike standard regulatory adjustments, however, emergency declarations fall under Cabinet jurisdiction, so the PUC forwards the request to the Minister of Energy for full Cabinet review and approval.

    Cabinet officials emphasized that the emergency declaration is a proactive, pre-emptive measure, rather than a response to a full-scale collapse of the power system. The government’s top priority is securing enough additional energy supplies to meet steadily growing domestic demand across the country in the coming year, and prevent further disruption to households and businesses.

  • Two injured after minibus crashes into wall at Pierrot

    Two injured after minibus crashes into wall at Pierrot

    A sudden road accident left two adults injured Friday afternoon when a commuter minibus lost control, departed its planned route and slammed into a fixed wall in the Pierrot district of Vieux-Fort, local emergency authorities have confirmed.

    The Saint Lucia Fire Service, which is responsible for traffic collision response in the area, announced that its rescue teams were dispatched to the crash site immediately after receiving the emergency report, arriving on scene at roughly 3:54 p.m.

    When first responders reached the location, they discovered the two injured passengers — one adult man and one adult woman — lying unprotected on the ground adjacent to the crashed vehicle. The severity of their injuries required urgent on-site medical attention before transport.

    According to official statements from the Fire Service, the male victim sustained traumatic injuries to his head alongside additional cuts and bruises across his body. The female victim, by contrast, suffered soft tissue damage to her lower left leg as well as other minor bodily harm from the impact.

    Emergency medical technicians completed initial stabilization treatment for both casualties right at the accident site. Once their conditions were deemed stable for transport, the pair were moved to a local medical facility to receive more comprehensive, ongoing care for their injuries. No further updates on their current conditions have been released as of this reporting.