Israel Vows to Strike ‘Everywhere’ Against Iranian Regime

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly strikes between Israel and Iran, day one of meetings at the G-7 summit, and a U.S. immigration crackdown. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Attacks on Tehran...

This LAX airport lounge was just named the best in North America—here’s how to get in

The Star Alliance Lounge at LAX has once again received accolades on the world stage. For the sixth year in a row, this exclusive haven has been named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards 2025, a streak that cements...

OECS Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs: United strategy to protect livelihoods, enhance regional resilience, and promote collective prosperity

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) held its eighth Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (COM:FA) concurrently with the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. This gathering took place amid a...

SALCC STUDENTS DEBATE NATION’S FUTURE TIES TO US POWER

Students of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College recently explored a geopolitical dilemma, debating whether Saint Lucia should prioritize its links with American economic dominance or pursue greater diversification for future prosperity. The...

Flambeau Says Full Steam Ahead

. Hundreds gathered in Cul de Sac Sunday as Allan Chastanet, Guy Joseph and a large portion of the United Workers Party (UWP) slate of candidates rallied their base as election campaigning approaches fever pitch. The crowd thickened towards the...

SVG’s next moves in response to Grenada’s trilateral proposal

Conflict or Co-operation: SVG’s Next Steps in Response to Grenada’s Trilateral Proposal What if there is oil out there? What would oil mean for the OECS region? The Caribbean Sea seems to be entering a new era of maritime diplomacy. Grenada’s...

Arc’s 40th Edition: Global Sailing Goes Live

The ARC 2024 start in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. James Mitchell The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) marks a major milestone this year as World Cruising Club celebrates the 40th edition of its world-famous transatlantic rally. To commemorate the...

US Seeks $14 Billion in Bitcoin From Cambodian Crypto Scammer in Record Forfeiture

The United States on Tuesday announced that it is seeking the forfeiture of 127,271 Bitcoin, currently worth over $14.2 billion, in the largest such forfeiture action in the history of the Department of Justice. The United States Attorney's Office...

Bahamasair wins twice at region’s travel awards

Bahamasair was honoured as the Caribbean’s Leading Airline 2025, and for having the region’s best in-flight magazine, at the recent World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean and North America ceremony. The national flag carrier, in a statement, said the...

Henley Passport Index: 57 Countries Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians

Henley Passport Index 2025: India’s Ranking Drops But These 57 Countries Still Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians; See Full List Inside When it comes to passports, the math is simple: a strong passport opens doors to more destinations without the...

Felix cites betrayal, community neglect as he enters Castries Central race

As election season intensifies, Castries Central is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched contests after attorney-at-law Stanley Felix announced his intention to contest the seat as an independent candidate. Felix made the declaration...

57 countries now visa-free for Indians: What it means for travellers

For Indian travellers, the world is gradually opening up. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 57 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an...

HIA, George Charles Airport Get Automated Passport Control Kiosk Machines

. The modernization of the island’s airports has been given a major boost following the donation of several Automated Passport Control Kiosk Machines to the government and people of St Lucia from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)...

The 30 best New Orleans restaurants in 2025 in every price range, picked for the locals

Everyone has an opinion about New Orleans restaurants these days. The city’s allure as a travel destination fuels endless online consumer reviews, influencer reels and best-of lists from national media sites. Soon the Michelin Guide will have its...

New Flights Launching From 3 U.S. Cities To Lesser-Known Caribbean Paradise

Take it from someone who just visited St. Lucia for the first time that every island is definitely not a stone's throw away. Close proximity is one key reason islands like Jamaica and The Bahamas are so hugely popular, and Cuba would be too if it...

OECS Commission and Commonwealth of Learning Sign MOU to Advance Digital Learning and Education Transformation

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing digital learning, open education, and teacher...

Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat solidify their longstanding commitment to the CRFM

Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat solidify their longstanding commitment From left to right: Mr. Montez Williams (The Bahamas), Hon. Roland Royer (Dominica), Hon. John P. Osborne (Montserrat), and Hon. Kyle Hodge (Anguilla) sign the...

Lupus and Arthritis Association Launches October awareness campaign

The Saint Lucia Lupus and Arthritis Association is reminding the public to join in highlighting the challenges faced by those living with arthritis during October, Arthritis Awareness Month. The theme for this year, Achieve Your Dreams, emphasises...

OECS Council of Ministers: Foreign Affairs Chart Unified Path to Safeguard Livelihoods, Strengthen Regional Resilience, and Advance Collective Prosperity

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) convened the 8th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (COM:FA) on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting, held against the backdrop...

November and December Schedule Announced for 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers [Cayman in the mix]

First week of matches to run from Thursday, Nov. 27 to Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 Venues and kickoff times announced for first week of matches The six nations that win their groups will advance to the eight-team 2026 Concacaf W Championship Miami, FL...