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UBER RIDE [8TH JANUARY 2026] - With the island’s digital transformation gaining momentum, Saint Lucia is taking another step toward technological advancement as global ride-hailing giant Uber opens registration for licensed taxi drivers ahead of its anticipated launch, offering new opportunities for drivers and modernising local transport services. But do our local taxi drivers see this move as beneficial or detrimental to their industry? We get the details in this report.

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BACK TO REALITY [8TH JANUARY 2026] - Contrary to the belief that incarceration signals the end of hope, the Bordelais Correctional Facility is being repositioned as a centre for transformation and rehabilitation. Through its Community Integration Programme, funded by the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund, inmates are receiving structured social support aimed at successful reintegration. The initiative focuses on holistic development, equipping offenders with the tools needed to rebuild their lives beyond prison walls. Kishan Smith has the details.

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KING’S COURT [8TH JANUARY 2026] - As the new year ushers in a period of reflection, renewal, and strategic realignment across government, renewed attention is being placed on the island’s public sector, one of the most pivotal pillars of national development and service delivery. In keeping with this reset, newly appointed Minister for the Public Service, Transport, Information and Utilities Regulation, Hon. Stephenson King has begun engaging with senior public officers, meeting with heads of departments within the Department of the Public Service to chart priorities, strengthen collaboration, and set the tone for the year and years ahead.

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NAF REGISTRATION [8TH JANUARY 2026] - The Government of Saint Lucia is stepping up its digital transformation drive with a nationwide January campaign encouraging citizens to register for the National Authentication Framework (NAF), a secure system designed to provide safe, efficient access to online government services. The initiative, led by the Department of Public Sector Modernisation, includes weekly prizes aimed at boosting early adoption and public engagement.

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CONNECTED TO CABINET [8TH JANUARY 2025] - Earlier this week, new Minister for Education, Honorable Kenson Casimir, delivered his maiden address for his first new school term in the position. President of the National Principals’ Association, Neale Fontenelle, is signaling the education sector’s readiness to work with the education ministry’s mandate of digital transformation. Shyne Savory reports.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT [8TH JANUARY 2026] - With foodborne illness affecting thousands across the region each year, the St Lucia Bureau of Standards is renewing efforts to strengthen national food safety regulations. The Bureau says it is working closely with the Ministry of Health to modernize legislation and reduce the health and economic risks linked to unsafe food. Shyne Savory tells us more.

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SAND, SEA, SEWAGE [8TH JANUARY 2026] - After years of complaints and ongoing disruption, a solution may finally be in sight for the sewage problems affecting Vigie Beach. The issue, caused by an overburdened wastewater system at the beach facilities, has driven away visitors and hampered business operations for vendors. Authorities say high-level discussions are now underway to secure funding and implement a permanent, environmentally sound solution.

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FRIEND IN NEED [7TH JANUARY 2026] - Amid growing debate over the U.S.–Venezuela crisis, members of the Saint Lucian community gathered in Castries yesterday to demonstrate solidarity with Venezuela, following a press conference by the Venezuelan ambassador. The ambassador has rejected prevailing narratives on the situation, accusing U.S. authorities of deliberately misrepresenting events surrounding President Nicolás Maduro.

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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE [7TH JANUARY 2026] - Since the weekend public discourse across the airwaves, social media, and public spaces has centred on one issue, the alleged abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces. As debate intensifies with sharply divided views on the situation and the role of the United States in Venezuela, Choice News took to the streets to hear directly from the public, inviting citizens to share their perspectives on the unfolding developments and U.S. actions in the region. Here’s what the people had to say.

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