Category : Caribbean and World News

- 4 months ago

Sports Minister Declares: 'Our Every Endeavor Shines Like Gold'

“I believe every endeavor we pursue in sports development turns to gold,” expressed Kenson Casimir, Saint Lucia's Minister for Youth Development and Sports, as he lauded the nation’s exceptional feats at the Carifta Games. Sixteen-year-old Jady Emman...

- 4 months ago

New Graphic Novel Series Tackles Climate Change Issues

A graphic novel series addressing the climate crisis launched on Earth Day, April 22, at the British High Commission in Vigie. Titled Climate Tipping Point, this 12-part initiative from SOLORICON Ltd's Caribbean Climate Justice Project and Youth IRIE...

- 4 months ago

Saint Lucia Set to Welcome CARIFTA Aquatics Championship 2027

Saint Lucia is set to host the 2027 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, as confirmed during the CARIFTA Congress in Trinidad and Tobago. The National Aquatic Centre's construction begins shortly in Beausejour, Gros Islet, with an anticipated completion w...

- 4 months ago

Triumphant Table Tennis Team Secures Spot in Pan Am Youth Games

Manie Eleuthere, Joshua Lubin, Leshon Francis, and Stephen Steele have advanced to the semifinals of the 28th Caribbean Region Table Tennis Federation (CRTTF) Championships, securing a spot for the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. The...

- 4 months ago

Parks Outshines Competitors at Carifta Aquatics Championships

Sapphire Parks remains a frontrunner for the high points trophy in her age division, having earned medals in all seven events at the XXXVIII Carifta 2025 Aquatic Championships in Trinidad & Tobago. On Day 3, she added a gold and silver at the Nationa...

- 4 months ago

Emmanuel Storms to Victory: Secures Spot in Carifta 200m Finals

Saint Lucia did not enhance its medal count on the second day of the 52nd Carifta Games; however, Jady Emmanuel continued to impress. The Under-17 girls' 100m champion aims for the 200m title, after clocking an impressive 23.88 seconds—the third Sain...

- 4 months ago

Parks Shines Bright: Takes Double Gold Medals at Carifta Aquatics

Montessori School student and Sea Jays swimmer Sapphire Parks showcased an extraordinary performance on Easter Sunday, earning two gold medals and a bronze at the Carifta Aquatic Championships. Her teammate, Tristan Dorville, also added a bronze, ele...

- 4 months ago

Tragic Shooting in Fond Assau Claims One Life and Injures Another

In the early hours of Easter Sunday, a tragic shooting occurred in Fond Assau, Babonneau, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Tommy Joseph, known as ‘Tomchu,’ and injuring another individual. Babonneau Police arrived at the scene shortly after 1:45...