Category : Caribbean and World News

- 3 days ago

Alfred Confirmed For New Balance Indoors

Saint Lucian Julien Alfred will be one of three Paris 2024 Olympic champions to headline the 2025 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, organisers announced on Monday. Alfred, the World Indoor 60m gold medallist, Olympic 100m gold medallist, Olympic 200m si...

- 3 days ago

Saint Lucians in Windward Squad Following Under-15 Win

Four Saint Lucians have been named to the Windward Islands squad on the heels of the home team playing unbeaten in the 2024 WINLOTT Windward Islands Under-15 Tournament at the weekend. Saint Lucia’s captain, top-order batsman, bowler, and wicketkeepe...

- 3 days ago

Hezziann Sydney Wins 2023 World Oceans Day Art Competition

St. Joseph’s Convent student Hezziann Sydney has won the 2023 World Oceans Day Art Competition, organised by Saint Lucia’s Department of Sustainable Development. Her winning piece, ‘Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing’, depicted two of the greatest thre...

- 4 days ago

YEA Hosts Successful Youth Investment Forum

The Youth Economy Agency (YEA) recently hosted its second annual Youth Investment Forum, allowing 25 entrepreneurs to gain valuable insights on attracting investment and network with potential mentors. Last Thursday’s forum at the Harbour Club Resort...

- 4 days ago

Saint Lucian Conquers 90km Ultramarathon in Qatar

Saint Lucian fitness enthusiast and athlete Jordan Florentville recently completed a 90-kilometre ultramarathon in Qatar—an event described by participants as the most anticipated race in the Middle Eastern nation. Dubbed the Qatar East to West Ultra...

- 4 days ago

West Indies Go Down to Bangladesh in Nail-Biting T20I Opener

West Indies lost a nail-biting encounter with Bangladesh by seven runs in the first CG United T20 International at Arnos Vale in St Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday night.  The match, which went down to the final over, had see-sawed before West I...

- 4 days ago

Sammy Excited For Test Role

Two-time World T20-winning captain and current West Indies white-ball coach Daren Sammy has welcomed his appointment as the coach of the regional Test team, effective April 1, 2025. The announcement of the Saint Lucian’s appointment was made on...

- 4 days ago

Police Arrest Saint Lucian National in Gun and Ammunition Bust

Police have scored a victory in their fight against the illegal arms trade, arresting and charging a Saint Lucian national with American citizenship for possession of a gun and more than 220 bullets. Chester Garner-Ernest was taken into custody after...

- 4 days ago

Police Probe Suspected Homicide of Homeless Man

Police are investigating what is suspected to be the island’s latest homicide – number 76 – following the discovery of a body in George V Park in Castries in the early hours of Monday morning. A statement from the Royal Saint Lucia Police...

- 5 days ago

92-Year-Old Blanchard Man Reported Missing

Police have issued a missing person alert for 92-year-old Clement Gustave of Gomier, Blanchard, last seen on Saturday. According to the police, Gustave is partially blind, walks with a stick, and suffers from dementia. The 5 ft 4 in Blanchard residen...