Category : Caribbean and World News

- 5 months ago

Exciting young volleyballer commits to MTSU

A second-generation Saint Lucian citizen is hoping to follow in her father’s footsteps, and represent the nation in sports. But first, she’s off to college. Khalia-Leigh James is an outstanding young volleyball player, entering her senior year...

- 5 months ago

Babonneau Man Dies In Suspected Drowning

Police are investigating a suspected drowning of a Babonneau man that occurred near the beach at Sunny Acres on Wednesday. At about 8:00 pm, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Castries received the suspected drowning report. Preliminary...

- 5 months ago

Man Injured In Shooting At Trouya

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at Trouya on Wednesday, the latest in a spate of gun violence Saint Lucia has been experiencing. The Gros Islet Police Station received the shooting report at about 7:20 pm, and when officers responde...

- 5 months ago

Saint Lucia starts title chase with victory

Hosts and defending champions Saint Lucia began the defense of their Windward Islands Senior Men 50-Over Cricket title with a hard-fought 2-wicket victory over Grenada on Wednesday at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Saint Lucia invited Grenada to ta...

- 5 months ago

‘A Beacon Of Inspiration’

Opposition leader Allen Chastanet has lauded Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 100-meter event, setting a new national record of 10.72s in the final. Her medal was the first-ever for Saint Lu...

- 5 months ago

UWP Demands Apology From Frederick To SLMDA President

The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has strongly condemned Castries Central MP, Richard Frederick’s ‘verbal attack’ on the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) President, Dr. Merle Clarke. The condemnation came i...

- 5 months ago

Three Arrested For Serious Offences During Gros Islet J’Ouvert

On Saturday, August 3, 2024, about 5:00am., the Special Operations Team, in conjunction with the Gros-Islet Police Station conducted routine security operations during J’ouvert celebrations, which resulted in the recovery of a stolen weapon and the a...

- 5 months ago

Child Perishes In Praslin Fire

A three-year-old perished in a house fire at Praslin on Wednesday. The Micoud Fire Station responded with an ambulance and a fire truck after receiving a distress call at about 12:47 pm and found the wooden structure fully engulfed. Fire Chief Ditney...

- 5 months ago

Saint Lucia Targets Latin America As A Tourism Source Market

Latin America as a source market and sustainable tourism were high on the agenda at the recently concluded ninth annual “Saint Lucia Showcase—the Americas.” The event opened on July 30 at Sandals Grande Saint Lucia, where suppliers and bu...

- 5 months ago

Rain-hit Windwards tourney revamped

Two days of heavy rainfall forced organisers of the 2024 Windward Islands Cricket Board Senior Men’s 50-Over Tournament to change the tournament’s schedule. Monday and Tuesday were washed out as a wet outfield and continued precipitation made play i...

- 5 months ago

Saint Lucia makes BJK debut this week

Team Saint Lucia is in Trinidad & Tobago this week, to participate in the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup competition for the first time. This marks a historic moment for Saint Lucia tennis, as it is the first time our nation is competing in th...

- 5 months ago

Saint Lucia to host Goodwill Swimming

Some 300 swimmers from 10 territories will participate in the 28th edition of the Goodwill Swimming Championship, August 16-18 at the Rodney Heights Aquatics Centre (RHAC) in Gros Islet. This will be the biggest meet ever hosted by the Saint Lucia A...

- 5 months ago

Bank Of Saint Lucia Revolutionizes The Mortgage Market

In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the mortgage market, Bank of Saint Lucia is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced HomeSuite Home Mortgage Products. These innovative offerings are meticulously designed to cater to the unique needs of b...

- 5 months ago

Massy Stores Opens New Outlets In Saint Lucia, Guyana

Massy Stores has expanded its regional presence with the establishment with new retail outlets in Guyana and St Lucia. The Massy Store in Giftland Mall, Georgetown, opened its doors on June 1st, and is Massy’s sixth outlet in Guyana. And on Saturday...