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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

SAINT LUCIA MARKS WORLD POST DAY, HIGHLIGHTING THE ROLE OF POSTAL SERVICES.

Saint Lucia joined the rest of the world in observing World Post Day on October 9th, a day that highlights the vital role postal services continue to play in connecting people, supporting businesses, and driving economic growth — even in an...

Saint Lucia receives automated passport control kiosks from OECS Commission

Yesterday marked the official handover of automated passport control kiosk machines from the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission to the government and people of Saint Lucia. The ceremony took place at Hewanorra...

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...

Breaking the Cycle: How National Health Insurance Can Save Lives and Secure St. Lucia’s Future

Healthcare in St. Lucia is at a critical crossroads, deeply affecting the lives of countless families. Take the story of Mary from Soufriere, a devoted wife and mother whose husband was recently diagnosed with a serious illness. Faced with...

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...

Agriculture Ministry Launches Red Snapper Pilot to Strengthen Food Security and Blue Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing Jamaica’s food security and pioneering a new frontier in blue economy sustainability through a Red Snapper Cage Culture Fin Fish Pilot Project. The project is spearheaded by the United...

Foundation Laid for Saint Lucia’s New Halls of Justice

. Construction of Saint Lucia’s new Halls of Justice reached a major milestone last week, when crews poured the first section of foundation for the Annex Building, which will house six new criminal courts. The foundation represents months of...

Saint Lucia launches road safety campaign

Saint Lucians are being urged to exercise caution on the roads through the newly launched National Road Safety Project. Officially launched on Wednesday, October 8, the initiative targets dangerous driving behaviours such as speeding, mobile phone...

Foundation work begins on Saint Lucia’s new Halls of Justice

Construction of Saint Lucia’s long-awaited Halls of Justice has reached a major milestone. On October 4, crews poured the first section of the foundation for the Annexe Building, which will house six new criminal courts. The pour marked the...

5 Authentic Beach Resorts in Saint Lucia for a True Island Escape

There’s a feel to Saint Lucia that can’t be replicated. It’s in the breeze that drifts across the Pitons, the gentle steelpan notes from a nearby bar, the swaying of the rainforest. And while it’s that greenery that’s the most famous thing about...

Dennery Segment anchors Saint Lucian Carnival international launch

The international launch for Saint Lucian Carnival is being held for the fourth year in Miami as part of Miami’s annual Carnival celebration. Miami Carnival, which started on October 4, culminates on October 12 with the parade of the bands and a...