Kuwait Fund seals KWD8 million road deals for Belize, Saint Lucia

Acting Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, Waleed Al-Bahar, signs a loan agreement with Saint Lucia. WASHINGTON, Oct 14: The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed two loan agreements with Belize...

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...

Saint Lucia psychic retreat review: How travelling 4000+ miles opened up my third eye (and heart)

Saint Lucia isn’t just another dreamy Caribbean island shrouded in white-sand beaches, wild jungle trails and those iconic Pitons you’ve seen all over your Instagram (side note: they are worth seeing, but more on that below). It’s also a place to...

Women Warriors start World Cup qualifying games against Barbados

Trinidad and Tobago’s senior women’s football team will begin their 2025/26 CONCACAF W Qualifiers campaign on November 30, against Barbados, at the BFA Technical Centre in Bridgetown. T&T are in Group F with their other opponents in the group...

OVER 140 STUDENTS EXPLORE DIGITAL FINANCE AT SLTCC YOUTH SYMPOSIUM

Over 140 students from across Saint Lucia stepped into the future of money management at the St. Lucia Teachers’ Credit Co-operative’s (SLTCC) annual Youth Symposium — a high-energy event fusing finance and technology under the theme “Smart...

A Nation in Crisis: The Unprecedented Descent of Political Decorum

The level of insanity and squandermania displayed by the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) in the run-up to the general elections has reached depths never before witnessed in the political history of Saint Lucia. This behavior comes at a time when...

Region prepares for COP30 at meeting in St Lucia

CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett News October 14, 2025 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders met in St Lucia from October 7–10, 2025, for the Second Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the...

Saint Lucian filmmaker Elijah Anatole premieres new short film

Saint Lucian filmmaker Elijah Anatole is set to premiere his new short film Omyra on October 27, marking another milestone in his growing body of work. The 25-minute suspense thriller explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, and will serve...

Saint Lucian musician Michael Robinson finds his place at New York Fashion Week

Although he’s built a career in music, Michael Robinson continues to find new ways to push his own boundaries. Last September, the Saint Lucian artist marked another first — performing on one of the world’s biggest fashion stages, New York Fashion...

2025’s Freest Caribbean Economies: The Region’s Bright Spots and Challenges 

News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Fri. Oct. 11, 2025: The Caribbean’s 2025 Index of Economic Freedom paints a complex picture of progress and persistence – where fiscal health and innovation are rising, but corruption and weak institutions continue...

PM announces plans for new police belts, double Youth Economy funding

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has announced at this week’s pre cabinet that the government will “double the money available to the youth economy for grants” in the next budget, citing the program’s success in empowering young people across Saint...

St Lucia PM chairs first CARICOM climate finance meeting

Prime Minister Pierre Chairs First CARICOM Climate Change and Finance Meeting As Chair of the CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Climate Change and Climate Finance, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre today convened regional Heads of...

SAINT LUCIA JOINS GLOBAL OBSERVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL

October 11, is recognized as International Day of the Girl under the theme, “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis” which focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face, promote girls’ empowerment...

OECS SKILLS PROJECT PROVIDES BLUEPRINT FOR NATIONAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

A week-long consultative mission undertaken by the OECS Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP) has provided fresh insight on how Saint Lucia can refine its national innovation ecosystem and strengthen ties between education, entrepreneurship, and...

Saint Lucia Observes World Mental Health Day

Dr. Naomie Jn Baptiste – Director, Mental Health Services St. Lucia and the rest of the world commemorated World Mental Health Day {October 10} with the aim of raising awareness about mental health priorities. The day also calls for greater...

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...

St Lucia’s London inks sponsorship deal with PUMA

CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC): Rising track star Naomi London has become the second St Lucian track and field athlete to ink a sponsorship deal with German sportswear giants PUMA. The 18-year-old London made the announcement yesterday joining Olympic...

SAINT LUCIA EXPLORES RESILIENCE AND GROWTH DURING PRODUCTIVITY AWARENESS WEEK 2025.

This week, Saint Lucia took a hard look at what drives progress as the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council hosted Productivity Awareness Week 2025. From debates on the nation’s global partnerships to panels on infrastructure,...

Rising temperatures see Saint Lucians trying to beat the heat

“Wah, it really hot, I never feel it so!” a woman exclaimed on the Castries Boulevard as she struggled to open her umbrella against the midday sun. Moments later, when approached for comment, she added with a sigh, “My boy, these days, awa awa...

Explore the Caribbean by Cruise: Top Islands, Beaches & Adventures

Introduction: A Luxury Gateway to the Caribbean The Caribbean has long been a dream destination for travelers seeking turquoise waters, powdery white sands, and vibrant cultures. Its allure lies not only in its natural beauty but also in the sense...