- 3 months ago
On Tuesday, double Olympic medallist Julien Alfred stepped off an aircraft into bright sunshine and a warm, rapturous welcome at Hewanorra International Airport. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, other government members and Saint Lucia Olympic Commit...
- 3 months ago
Following Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s announcement that September 27th, 2024, would be a public holiday in honor of Julien Alfred, questions quickly arose about whether the event would become an annual observance. However, the Minister fo...
- 3 months ago
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) announced on social media Tuesday morning that double Olympic medallist Julien Alfred had boarded her flight to Saint Lucia and was ‘eagerly awaiting’ her departure home to celebrate her achievemen...
- 3 months ago
Saint Lucia international Shamalyn Albert had a hand in all three goals as she helped her club to the final in Martinique. L’ Avenir du Saint-Esprit defeated Assaut de Saint-Pierre 3-0 in the semifinal of the Martinique Coupe de France Feminin...
- 3 months ago
The United Workers Party (UWP) has intensified calls for an early general election, fueled by its growing concerns over the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) government’s performance. The SLP surged into government by a landslide after the July 26...
- 3 months ago
On Monday, September 16, the Lower House officially approved the “Julien Alfred Day Bill” to honor the island’s first-ever Olympic champion. September 27 will now be recognized as a national holiday, with celebrations including a fr...
- 3 months ago
The St. Lucia Olympic Committee (SLOC) Inc. has warned of the strict prohibition against unauthorised depiction of the Olympic Rings on billboards. In a statement on Monday, the SLOC said it had noticed some business places hoisting billboards with t...
- 3 months ago
Sixteen years ago, Johnathan “Ninja Dan” St. Rose took to the stage for the Soca Monarch competition with a sterling rendition of the song “Rise.” “I know we gonna make it, I know we gonna make it, Saint Lucia gonna make it, I know we gonna make it,...
- 3 months ago
On Sunday, the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) officially kicked off its campaign for the next general election with a political meeting on William Peter Boulevard in Castries. ‘A sea of yellow’ is how the party described the major...
- 3 months ago
Saint Lucians are abuzz with anticipation ahead of Julien Alfred’s arrival on the island following the star athlete’s historic performance during the 2024 track season. An announcement was made on September 9 detailing official plans to welcome the i...
- 3 months ago
The West Indies Men’s T20 team will have veteran all-rounder Andre Russell available until the next ICC World Cup in 2026. The announcement on Wednesday marked a turnaround from Russell’s earlier stance this year when he had hinted at ret...
- 3 months ago
Earlier this week, Bank of Saint Lucia launched the first-of-its-kind Leaf Visa Credit Card. The card is made from sustainable materials which represents its commitment to combining environmental stewardship with financial innovation. The Leaf Visa C...
- 3 months ago
The Saint Lucia Kings have qualified for the playoffs with back-to-back dominant victories on September 21 and 22 against the Barbados Royals, extending their win streak in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) to four straight. The teams...
- 3 months ago
The 2024 Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) International Netball Series got underway on Sunday with a resounding win for the home team, Saint Lucia. The national team thrashed Montserrat 66-9 to hig...
- 3 months ago
“Stay in doors and only go outside when needed,” says a Castries business owner responding to the sweltering heat gripping Saint Lucia. On Friday, St. Lucia Times took to the streets of the capital to gather insights from store owners,...
