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...

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...

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...

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...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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TBR (To Be Read): Will South-east Asia ever win its first Nobel Prize in literature?

SINGAPORE – South-east Asia, with a population of over 700 million, has exactly zero Nobel laureates in literature out of the 122 awarded. Have no worthy writers come out of the region or are the prize’s opaque processes unfair, unadventurous,...

Caribbean Nations outperform major economies in Global Safety Index 2025, Boosting Citizenship Demand 

The Global Safety Index 2025 released as part of the World Citizenship Report, has positioned countries including Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, Saint Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda in the upper tier outperforming larger economies such as...

The OECS Commission’s UBEC initiative Hosts Business Development Services Information Sessions for MSMEs in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project and funded by the World Bank, recently hosted Business Development Services (BDS) Information Sessions for...

Millennium Heights Medical Complex conducts mobile blood bank drive

The Millennium Heights Medical Complex has announced a week-long mobile blood bank initiative to encourage voluntary blood donation and strengthen the island’s blood supply. The drive began on September 22 at the Owen King EU Hospital and will...

Republic Bank, CPL confirm renewed partnership for 3 more years

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Republic Bank Limited have confirmed the renewal of their partnership. Under a new three-year deal, Republic Bank will continue as title sponsor and official bank of the Republic Bank CPL while also...

Criminal Networks and Insiders Drive Maritime Cocaine Trafficking in Latin America

According to the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) 2025 report, criminal networks are increasingly infiltrating maritime logistics chains. The report details how corrupt port and logistics workers facilitate the massive movement of cocaine...

OPINION: UWP’s free SALCC proposal: A philosophical pivot or political play?

The guiding words of Saint Lucia’s Nobel Laureate, Sir W. Arthur Lewis – “The fundamental cure for poverty is not money, but knowledge” – are often quoted as a testament to the commitment of our political parties and governments to education. Yet...

Republic Bank and CPL announce three-year extension of groundbreaking partnership

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Republic Bank Limited have announced the continuation of their highly successful partnership. A new three-year agreement solidifies the bank’s role as the Title Sponsor and Official Bank of the Republic Bank...

Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Tropical wave reaches Caribbean by late in the weekend

Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: None The Atlantic Basin Overview: The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through...

Agreements Promoting Community-Based Tourism Signed

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The ongoing Community Business Revitalization Project (CBRP) marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with two simple yet profoundly important signing ceremonies in its partner communities: Fond...

Hurdler Laurencin sets big goals for 2026

From Michigan to Tallahassee, Saint Lucian hurdler Aasia Laurencin is betting big on a new training base, a new coach and a shot at global glory. The 23-year-old double national record holder is relocating to Florida A&M University to train under...

China’s political pressure on Taiwan draws international pushback at UN

Taipei [Taiwan], September 21 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic move, nine of Taiwan's allies have called on the United Nations to uphold its neutrality and reject China's political pressure concerning Taiwan's participation in UN activities....

World News | China's Political Pressure on Taiwan Draws International Pushback at UN

Taipei [Taiwan], September 21 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic move, nine of Taiwan's allies have called on the United Nations to uphold its neutrality and reject China's political pressure concerning Taiwan's participation in UN activities....

iciHaiti - U17 World Cup Morocco 2026 : Our Grenadières know their opponents

iciHaiti - U17 World Cup Morocco 2026 : Our Grenadières know their opponents 17/10/2025 09:23:17 Starting in January 2026, our young Grenadières will compete in the first round of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026. The...

The Week in Women's Football: Matt Beard's passing; Mata and Chiellini Bristol City investment

This week, we present our thoughts on the passing of long-time WSL pioneer head coach Matt Beard, look at a landmark sale of Bristol City’s WSL2 team to a consortium that is building women’s football clubs independent of their men’s club names...