Category : Caribbean and World News

- 2 days ago

Kings To Inspire Saint Lucia-India Tourism Says Hilaire

The Saint Lucia Kings’ recent title-winning season is set to have ripple effects in the tourism sector. This marks the first piece of silverware for the Kings’ Indian-based ownership group and has reportedly generated significant interes...

- 3 days ago

Alfred Wins Again At CANOC Awards

Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred was recognised on Saturday night in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, winning two titles at the inaugural CANOC Sports Awards. Alfred was named the Caribbean Female Sports Personality of the Year, ahead of some...

- 3 days ago

Additional Medical Staff Deployed At St. Jude Hospital

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has taken decisive action to improve healthcare services at St. Jude’s Hospital, following an increased demand for medical attention in the Admissions and Emergency Room departments. In response,...

- 3 days ago

Police Request Public Assistance In Human Remains Probe

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has requested public assistance as they investigate Wednesday’s discovery of human remains at Piat, Gros Islet. An RSLPF release asked anyone with information to contact the nearest police station, the...

- 3 days ago

Ministry, NPA Aim To Address Education Sector Challenges

Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education recently held a meeting with the newly elected executive of the National Principals Association (NPA), to address key issues within the island’s education sector. The meeting brought together ministry officials and...

- 3 days ago

Roseau Valley To Battle Vieux Fort South In Tier 2 Eliminator

Either Roseau Valley or Vieux Fort South will face another season in the Saint Lucia Semi-Professional Football League Tier 2, following their October 20th eliminator fixture at the Dennery Playing Field.  Scheduled as the first match of a doublehead...

- 3 days ago

Schools’ Netball Tips Off Monday

The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, will get the 2024-2025 school sports programme underway on Monday, with the commencement of a two-tier netball tournament. In all, 15 schools will compete...

- 3 days ago

Saint Lucian Style Kwéyòl Celebration In Toronto This Sunday

Saint Lucians throughout the diaspora are joining in the celebrations of Kwéyòl Heritage Month and Toronto, Canada is no exception. On Sunday October 20 Toxic Sounds Crew, SakPaseToronto, and Music DR Promo are inviting all Saint Lucians as well as t...

- 4 days ago

La Magewit Festival Kept Alive By The Next Generation

Wednesday October 17 was observed here as “Fet La Magewit”. The lively celebration of the annual festival, also known as the Marguerite Flower Festival or Feast of St Marguerite Alacoque, was held this year in the southern town of Vieux Fort. The eve...

- 4 days ago

Prospere Bemoans Insufficient Youth Involvement In Agriculture

At this week’s pre-cabinet briefing, Minister of Agriculture Alfred Prospere expressed concerns about the shortage of farm workers on the island. According to the minister, local farmers report difficulties in securing enough labour to manage their d...

- 4 days ago

Oktoberfest En Kweyol Scores Again!

There is no doubt that Oktoberfest en Kweyol, has a large following here, as year after year, thousands turn out for the event, organised by Heineken Saint Lucia formerly Windward and Leeward Brewery Limited (WLBL). October 6 was no different. Oktobe...

- 4 days ago

Police Lay Charges After Recovering Illegal Guns, Ammunition

In keeping with the mandate of Commissioner Garde, Officers attached to the Drug Unit and the Special Services Unit of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) conducted an intelligence driven operation within the Central Divisions, on Wednesday, O...

- 4 days ago

Relief – Mother of Missing Man Overjoyed As Son Returns Home

A mother’s distress has turned into a wave of relief after her only son, Marvin Laurencin, reported missing earlier this week, returned home. Susana Thomas confirmed that 32-year-old Marvin returned at about 6:00 am on Friday after a three-day...

- 4 days ago

Mia George: A Saint Lucian Blazing Trails In Global Basketball

Saint Lucian Mia George is making significant strides in the world of sports. The former table tennis and basketball athlete turned sports business professional holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Sports Busines...