It’s a pity so many look and don’t see, listen but don’t hear!

By Carlton Ishmael Since the campaign leading towards the next general is in full swing, many people are for and against, but all taking sides. The government, for its part, since taking office in 2021, has delivered many infrastructure and social...

IICA and FAO convene regional conference on advancements in sweet potato cultivation to enhance food security and climate adaptation

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have reaffirmed their dedication to promoting agricultural innovation and fostering regional partnerships by hosting the inaugural...

Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future

CARDI Saint Lucia joins the Ministry of Agriculture and the global community in celebrating World Food Day 2025 . Each year on October 16th, the world comes together to reflect on one of humanity’s most fundamental needs, food. This year, under...

DeBriefed 3 October 2025: UK political gap on climate widens; Fossil-fuelled Typhoon Ragasa; ‘Overshoot’ unknowns

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. Shattered climate consensus FRACKING BAN: UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has announced that the government will bring forward its...

Local butchers sharpen skills in specialty cuts training

Saint Lucia’s commitment to modernising its livestock sector and raising food safety standards was on full display with the successful conclusion of a three-day Specialty Cuts Training program. The initiative, held from August 5 to 7, 2025, aimed...

Chastanet’s NICE “Expansion” Claim Insults the Public’s Memory

Former Prime Minister and United Workers Party (UWP) leader Allen Chastanet seems to have developed a very selective memory, or perhaps, a deliberate disregard for truth, as he now attempts to rewrite one of the most painful chapters of his...

SLTU 2025 CONFERENCE: EDUCATORS DISCUSS INNOVATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURES

Local educators are commemorating their contributions and sacrifices in September and October. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Saint Lucia teacher’s union (SLTU) hosted its annual education conference at the pastoral center, with the theme...

Start planning for your winter vacation as soon as possible

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Vacations can be fun to dream about...but deciding at the last-minute to take off isn’t always the best way to plan it, especially this season, according to a Heartland travel agent. Jamie Stroder with Elite Travel...

Estephane says he’s ‘for all’ as SLP candidate for Babonneau

Supporters from all 17 constituencies descended on the Caribbean Cinemas Parking Lot this past weekend as the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) officially launched John Paul Estephane as its candidate for Babonneau ahead of the next general election....

STEWARDING SANDALS!

The October 6, 2025 signing ceremony between Sandals Resorts International (SRI) and the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for a new ‘Beaches’ family resort on the multi-island state’s mainland, is another giant leap forward its...

Johnathan Johannes, Business Executive and Thought Leader, Launches Inspiring New Website

CASTRIES, St. Lucia — Caribbean business leader, award-winning executive, and author of The Exception Code, Johnathan Johannes, has officially launched a dynamic new website designed as a digital hub for his books, ideas, and leadership journey....

Kiddies Head Start Revolutionizes Learning with New Work Books

Nancy Evelyn, Kiddies Head Start Director (Photo credit: VP) Kiddies Head Start has taken a significant step towards transforming early childhood education with the launch of its new workbooks. Developed with the needs of students in mind, these...

Political playlists raise questions of bias and copyright

Love them or hate them, political songs have become a familiar soundtrack in Saint Lucia’s election season. The rallies are rarely quiet affairs; they thrum with music, some penned by local artists in direct praise of a party, others borrowed from...

Taj Weekes vs Archbishop Malzaire

A friend handed me a copy of The VOICE newspaper of 20th September 2025, which features a statement by Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire entitled “Lowering Standards is not the Way Forward for Our Schools.” It is presumed to be the official Church...

Business Basketball League set to shoot off today

Games will play nightly at the JSC Sports Complex except for Fridays starting at 7. All the teams will play each other in a round robin format. Based on their records the top 8 teams will advance to the playoffs. This season promises to be an...

Saint-Pierre's Devastated Ruins Reveal Tragic History

St. Lucia’s Marigot Bay and Pigeon Island now behind us, the Caribee under full sail headed for Martinique, the next island in the Lesser Antilles. Like nearby Guadeloupe, Martinique is an overseas department of France and culturally distinct from...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

Customs porter charged with drug importation and document offences

A customs porter has been charged in connection with the alleged importation of controlled drugs through the Vieux Fort Port. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, through its Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNF), has formally charged Christian...

Youth Economy Agency ramps up support after early backlog

When the Youth Economy Agency (YEA) launched its grant programme three years ago, applications flooded in. With only two officers processing requests, the new agency quickly found itself overwhelmed, and some applicants were left waiting in...

SLHTA PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION FOR WORLD TOURISM DAY

Tourism leaders in Saint Lucia are aligning with a global call to action, as the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) places sustainability and transformation at the heart of its 2025 World Tourism Day. The St. Lucia Hospitality and...