CANDIDATE CALLS LA CLERY PLAYING FIELD PROJECT A POLITICAL ILLUSION

Independent Castries North candidate Marcellus “Baks” Stiede is accusing authorities of turning the La Clery playing field into a political illusion. Stiede claims the project has dragged on for three election cycles with little real progress,...

Casimie leads Saint Lucia to women’s volleyball crown

Behind a dominant showing from Lisa Casimie, Saint Lucia romper to victory on September 28 in the title match of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Women’s Final Four. Their win at the YMCA in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda...

'We just need to get that start and kick on' - Chase waits for change to come for WI

Away in the Caribbean, Cricket West Indies has got the best minds in the game in the region to chalk out a way out of the abyss - call it 27 all out if you will - the national team has fallen in, at a time when there is talk of the World Test...

Saint Lucia and the promise of a Biosphere Reserve

Eric Falt is the Director and Representative of UNESCO for the Caribbean region, covering the English- and Dutch-speaking countries. (Photo credit: UNESCO) The global news cycle rarely spares us reminders of environmental decline: bleaching coral...

Saint Lucia mourns the death of veteran and educator Augustus ‘Gus’ Small

Saint Lucia is mourning the loss of an iconic figure, Augustus “Gus” Small, who has died after an illness. Small served for several years as the Dean of Administration at the former Monroe College, now Monroe University’s Saint Lucian campus. A...

BANK OF SAINT LUCIA PREMIERES THREE-PART DOCUMENTARY ON ITS HISTORY.

Bank of Saint Lucia recently hosted the unveiling of its historical journey which goes as far back as the first day it opened its doors in Castries, as the island’s one and only National Commercial Bank. The three-part documentary series,...

Saint Lucia to experience showers, possible thunderstorms as strong tropical wave passes

Saint Lucians can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies, scattered showers, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms today, as a strong tropical wave moves across the island chain. According to the 6:00 a.m. update from the Saint Lucia Meteorological...

Miami Carnival faces economic challenges but keeps the celebration alive

The vibrant sights and sounds of the Caribbean return to South Florida this weekend as the 41st annual Miami Carnival kicks off—but organizers say this year's celebration is feeling the effects of economic pressures, rising tariffs and immigration...

Saint Lucia completes 14th annual UK showcase to elevate community tourism

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) hosted its 14th annual Showcase, 14th -20th September 2025 for more than 400 UK travel industry specialists. The aim of the Showcase is to update industry partners on news and to hear from key operators,...

Job Creation: Dangote Urges Nigerians To Patronise Made-in-Nigerian Goods

The President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigerians to patronise only made-in-Nigerian goods and services so as to grow the economy. He also said that this was very necessary if Nigeria wants to grow and be at par with more...

Saint Lucian man extradited to Martinique to face charges

A Saint Lucian man wanted in connection with serious criminal offences in Martinique has been extradited, following a coordinated operation between the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) and the Bordelais Correctional Facility. Yannick “Tiny”...

Krysan ‘Eggs’ St Louis aims to deliver for Saint Lucia

Krysan St Louis has been about that goal-scoring life for close to a decade now, and at the age of 22, she is hopeful that her best years are still ahead of her. The Vieux Fort native known as Eggs is back in national colours after a two-year...

TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Name Industry Vet Heather Di Pietro as Director of Business Development

Heather Di Pietro. Photo: TRAVELSAVERS TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have named former agency owner Heather Di Pietro as the new director of business development. Di Pietro is a respected industry veteran with several accolades to her name. The North...

CANARI launches landmark Nature-based Solutions Project in Saint Lucia 

Participants of Day 2 of the Valuing Nature and Nature-based Solutions Project launch held at Bay Gardens Beach Resort, Saint Lucia. Credit: CANARI Castries, Saint Lucia, September 26, 2025- The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) is...

Little Ears Are Listening: Supporting Saint Lucia’s Children Amid Violence

By Dr. Olympia Piper Cools Vitalis In Saint Lucia today, we cannot ignore the reality that conversations about crime and violence dominate the airwaves, community gatherings and family discussions. Shootings and unrest are reported almost weekly...

Saint Lucia’s CARIFESTA XV showcase brings big wins for creatives

Saint Lucia’s presence at CARIFESTA XV served as both a cultural statement and a platform for artistic growth, as the island’s delegation delivered a well-rounded presentation that combined local traditions with contemporary flair. Hosted in...

Saint Lucia on pathway to harnessing the orange economy

For Ronald Boo Hinkson, the creative sector is one of the most important assets that Saint Lucia possesses. “This is primarily because it is driven by our own human resource and unlike tourism, it can never be taken from us.” Hinkson is a prolific...

In ‘Poli-tricks’ Saint Lucia style, Misinformation Is Key. So, Beware!

By Carlton Ishmael I listen to both sets of the local political hopefuls and wonder what is truth and what is deceitful. As per usual with our brand of “poli-tricks”, it’s like a raging battle of wits, laced with flare, trickery and drama. Every...

Youth Swimmers In Saint Lucia Support Vulnerable Students

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – What began in 2017 as a simple call for young swimmers to share what they had, has grown into one of Saint Lucia’s most inspiring acts of generosity. The Lightning Aquatics Swim Club, through its annual Walk In My...

SAINT LUCIA JOINS GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN OBSERVATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PIECE 2025

The International Day of Peace, officially known as World Peace Day, takes place annually on 21 September. This year, we will observe the day under the theme: “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” On the International Day of Peace, we celebrate the...