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Saint Lucia to join forces with Dominica and SVG to transform classrooms through innovation
The Caribbean Innovation and Leadership Lab (CILL), in collaboration with the Ministries of Education in Saint Lucia, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, will convene the Caribbean Education Innovation Forum II at Beachcombers Hotel in...

Job Creation: Dangote Urges Nigerians To Patronise Made-in-Nigerian Goods
The President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigerians to patronise only made-in-Nigerian goods and services so as to grow the economy. He also said that this was very necessary if Nigeria wants to grow and be at par with more...
St. Lucia OPINION: What cannabis legislation can teach us about foreign direct investment (Part 1)
(St. Lucia Times) – More often than not, when you hear the vox populi describe the intrinsic issues and drawbacks of foreign direct investment and development, they note among other things that the investors come in without capital, they receive...

Saint Lucia pushes for healthier school meals through Regional Nutrition Workshop
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with the EU-Caribbean Nutrition (EU-CaN) initiative and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), recently hosted a two-day nutrition workshop at the Harbor Club Hotel in...

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...

Saint Lucian entrepreneur secures US$54K Grant for BizConnect initiative
Michelle Samuel’s upcoming BizConnect Caribbean programme is gearing up to make a meaningful impact and it’s happening right here in Saint Lucia. Samuel, founder and CEO of SLUDTERA as well as the programme lead for BizConnect, recently secured...

A space to write: Tiwé Listwa retreat gives Saint Lucian storytellers room to grow
In a country where opportunities for writers are few and far between, the Listwa Collective has continued its efforts to create space for Saint Lucian storytellers to pause, learn, and create through its three-day Tiwé Listwa Writing Retreat,...

Saint Lucian Woman Charged in Connection with Ponzi Scheme
Electra Fernand [Photo credit: RSLPF]A Saint Lucian woman has been charged in connection with the Creators Alliance Ponzi scheme. The Major Crimes Unit conducted a thorough investigation and surveillance over three months, leading to the arrest of...

Saint Lucia regulator sets year-end target for cannabis bills
Saint Lucia’s new cannabis regulator says two cornerstone bills are before Cabinet and could pass before year-end, setting up a licensing framework that prioritises legacy cultivators, and channels the industry’s value through a central trading...
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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...

The Absolute Best Hotels In St. Lucia
St. Lucia has long been one of the most popular places for holidaymakers looking to unwind, and for good reason. With beautiful beaches, lush, exotic greenery, tranquil sunsets and breathtaking views thanks to the infamous Piton Peaks, a UNESCO...

Saint Lucia’s Senior Dental Surgeon Participates In Oral Health Pacific Islands Association (OPIA) Conference In Vanuatu, Fiji
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia is making strides towards networking and developing innovative approaches to improve oral health outcomes in country, following the participation of Senior Dental Surgeon, Dr. Sherry Ephraim-Le Compte at...

Saint Lucia upbeat ahead of OECS golf
A strong and confident Saint Lucian team travelled to St Kitts and Nevis a day early for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Amateur Golf Championships. Dwayne King, public relations officer of the Saint Lucia Golf Association,...

Saint Lucia, Cambodia Establish Diplomatic Relations
Saint Lucia’s foreign ministry is touting its new diplomatic ties with Cambodia as a step toward deeper cooperation on tourism, climate resilience and investment. The formal agreement, signed on September 26 during the 80th session of the United...

Saint Lucia Takes Bold Steps To Ensure Healthier School Food Environments
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs in collaboration with EU-Caribbean Nutrition (EU-CaN) and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) recently hosted a two- day nutrition workshop at the Harbor...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?
Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

Record-breaking 750 000 visitors expected as Saint Lucia reopens cruise ship season
Coming off a “record-breaking” 2024–2025 season that “welcomed over 650 000 cruise passengers”, Saint Lucia has officially reopened its 2025–2026 season today with projections to surpass those figures by 14 per cent, aiming for 750 000 cruise...

Profiles in power: A look at Saint Lucia’s election frontrunners
By: Keryn Nelson and Josiah St. Luce As Saint Lucia prepares for another election season, the contest is once again shaping up as a battle between two familiar faces: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, leader of the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party...