Category : Caribbean and World News

- 2 months ago

Banana, Plantain Growers Get Boost From New Crop Insurance Plan

A groundbreaking insurance initiative aimed at safeguarding banana and plantain cultivators from severe weather conditions has been inaugurated in Saint Lucia. This innovative program, launched on July 18 through the Regional Economic Agri-Insurance...

- 2 months ago

Cacoa and Garrand Dominate in Babonneau T20 Season Opener

Match day one of the Babonneau T20 Cricket League commenced on Sunday with two exhilarating matches held at the Des Barras Playing Field. In the first encounter, Cacoa triumphed over La Guerre by 33 runs. Cacoa initiated the fireworks after winning t...

- 2 months ago

Australia Takes The Victory In 1st T20I Against Windies

The West Indies faced yet another defeat on Sunday night, falling short by three wickets in the inaugural T20 International against Australia at Sabina Park, Jamaica. This encounter marked the beginning of a five-match series in the Caribbean, with a...

- 2 months ago

Soca Artist Mongstar Wounded in Monchy Shooting Incident

One of Saint Lucia’s most renowned soca artists, Mongstar, sustained injuries in a shooting incident that took place just prior to the commencement of the Parade of the Bands, a significant event in the island's Carnival festivities. Initial reports...

- 2 months ago

Exciting OECS Boxing Showdown Attracts 100 Fighters to Saint Lucia

The president of the Saint Lucia Boxing Association (SLBA) is thrilled as the nation prepares to welcome the OECS Invitational Boxing Championships in just weeks. Over 100 boxers from eight regions will gather at the Beausejour Gymnasium from August...

- 2 months ago

West Indies Cricket: Navigating the Future Beyond the Bleachers

Hope is frequently considered a precursor to disappointment, especially among ardent supporters of Caribbean cricket. This notion encapsulates nearly three decades of longing for the West Indies Men's Senior team to reclaim its past prominence. Over...

- 2 months ago

Caribbean News: An Exclusive Interview with Lance Growth

This week, Lance Growth, originally from Saint Lucia, collaborated with American actor, entrepreneur, and global real estate tycoon Malik Yoba for the third edition of Connect Saint Lucia, hosted at the Sandals Grande Beach Resort. Organizers have st...

- 2 months ago

Breaking the Silence: Understanding Fibroids in Today's Culture

In recognition of Fibroid Awareness Month, journalist Keryn Nelson from St Lucia Times shares her personal fibroid journey and highlights a pervasive issue many women face in solitude. In dialogue with Iyanola Wombmanhood, she emphasizes the urgent n...