Category : Caribbean and World News

La Clery Continues Impressive Climb In SPFL Standings

Defending champions La Clery secured their position at the pinnacle of the table with a game in hand, while previous leaders Mabouya Valley lost ground following an unexpected defeat to Soufriere during the recent Saint Lucia Semi Professional Footba...

Windies Begin T20I Series On A High With Solid All-Round Display

The West Indies seized a 1-0 advantage over Bangladesh, triumphing in the inaugural T20 International of the three-match Dutch-Bangla Bank Series. This encounter transpired on October 27 at the Bir Shreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket St...

Cricket Voice ‘Reds’ Perreira Says Desmond Haynes Is Right Man For Batting Coach

West Indies cricket commentator Dr. Joseph Reds Perriera is endorsing Windies icon Desmond Haynes as a potential batting coach for the Men in Maroon ahead of their upcoming tour to New Zealand. His advocacy arises from the team's persistent batting d...

Students At Patricia D James Secondary Mark End Of Jounen Kwéyòl In Style

The campus of Patricia D James Secondary School (PDJSS) transformed into a vibrant cultural center from October 20 to 24, celebrating Jounen Kwéyòl 2025. The week culminated in a spectacular finale on Friday, highlighting Saint Lucia's rich cultural...

Education Ministry Rolls Out Assistance For Schools Damaged By Hurricane Melissa

As Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica, the Government of Saint Lucia is taking decisive action to ensure the safety of Saint Lucian students in the area. Minister of Education Shawn Edward announced on October 27 that precautionary protocols have b...

Fundraising Milestone Reached As Sandals Challenge Tops £100K For Tiny Lives In Neonatal Care

The Sandals Foundation’s 2025 Island Challenge has remarkably surpassed its fundraising goal, amassing over £100,000 (EC$363,000) for essential neonatal equipment at Saint Lucia’s Millennium Heights Medical Complex. The initiative's ambitious focus i...

Monchy’s Annual Games Day Blends Fun, Fitness, And Fellowship For All Ages

Belle Vue and Babonneau serve as primary hosts for Kwéyòl Heritage Month; however, the Folk Research Centre (FRC) has highlighted that diverse activities occur across the island throughout October. One noteworthy event was Festen Jwé, a festival high...

Eyes On The Podium: Laurencin Aims For Record-Breaking Success In 2026 Season

From Michigan to Tallahassee, Aasia Laurencin, a talented hurdler from Saint Lucia, is embarking on an ambitious journey with a new training foundation, a fresh coach, and aspirations for international success. The 23-year-old, who holds two national...

Ex-Prime Minister Condemns US Drone Operations, Calling Them A Threat To Regional Sovereignty

Former Prime Minister P. J. Patterson has delivered a severe caution regarding recent United States drone strikes against vessels in Caribbean seas, labeling these actions a “fundamentally dangerous and horrible erosion” of the region's dedication to...

Long-Awaited Expansion Of Castries–Gros Islet Highway Moves Forward After Financing Approval

The Government of Saint Lucia has successfully secured funding for the long-anticipated expansion of the Castries–Gros Islet Highway, a critical infrastructure endeavor set to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance road safety on the island's busie...

Grassroots Cricket Revival Underway With Debut Of The National U13 Championship

The future of cricket in Saint Lucia is poised for significant advancement with the inaugural Saint Lucia National Cricket Association (SLNCA)/Laborie Credit Union Under-13 Grassroots Tournament. This groundbreaking initiative will see young athletes...

From Classrooms To Capital Markets—ECSE Launches Regional Investment Competition

The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange (ECSE), in partnership with various stakeholders, is excited to launch the Regional Schools Investment Competition. This initiative offers high school and first-year college students a vibrant learning opport...

Hometown Pride As Two Saint Lucian Celebrities Touch Down For Holiday Visit

Saint Lucia’s renowned actor, Joseph Marcell, is relishing a much-deserved holiday in his native land after a recent performance in Scotland. Widely recognized for portraying Geoffrey Butler on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Marcell is presently enjoyi...

Caribbean Court Of Justice Rules Against Chastanet In Long-Running Hilaire Customs Dispute

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has rejected an appeal filed by Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet concerning the withdrawal of customs charges against Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire. This judgment, issued on October 15, upholds prior d...

Excitement Builds As Dennery Gets Ready To Host The Annual La Magéwit Festival

The Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) has officially declared that this year’s La Magéwit (La Marguerite Flower Festival) will occur in La Resource, Dennery, on Friday, October 17, 2025, in celebration of the Feast of Saint Marguerite Alacoque. E...