Category : Caribbean and World News

- 5 days ago

Crime: Pierre Cites Need For Swift, Collective CARICOM Action

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre addressed a pre-cabinet press briefing upon his return to Saint Lucia from a CARICOM Crime Summit in Guyana, highlighting the need for a joint regional response to criminal activity. The Prime Minister outlined the issu...

- 5 days ago

SLTA Looking To Capitalise On Blue Economy

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is looking to reposition its market to also include the island’s potential in the blue economy. The blue economy, or the ocean economy, is a term used to describe the economic activities associated with the oc...

- 5 days ago

Cabot Saint Lucia, USAID Partner To Empower Youth

Cabot Saint Lucia and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have formalised their partnership in support of the Youth Resilience, Inclusion, and Empowerment (Y-IRE) programme. Y-IRE aims to enhance youth empowerment and stren...

- 5 days ago

Three Saint Lucians Back In West Indies Squad

Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, and Nerissa Crafton have all been in the West Indies squad for the Senior Women’s tour of India in December, which the management team expects to provide a great deal of exposure for the regional lasses. All three Sa...

- 6 days ago

UWP Stages ‘Orange Protest’ Over Healthcare

On Wednesday, members of the United Workers Party (UWP) staged what they call a peaceful demonstration outside the Owen King EU (OKEU) Hospital in a continuing bid to highlight concerns over the state of healthcare and government accountability.  Dep...

- 6 days ago

Singer Nicole ‘Niki’ David Appeals For Help

I stumbled upon a 2010 video appealing for assistance for the victims of hurricane Tomas in October that year. Appearing in the video and singing, “Saint Lucia dry your tears, wipe your eyes, it’s time to come together,” was Nicole David and other ar...

- 6 days ago

‘Caca Bef’ Could Soon Be Fenced Off From The Public

The traditional home of motorsports in Saint Lucia may soon be unavailable to enthusiasts on the island. The Vieux Fort Base, more commonly known as the “Caca bef,” has been earmarked for fencing by the fuel company Rubis, with an additio...

- 6 days ago

“Election Influence Through CIP?”- UWP Sounds Warning

Leaders of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) have expressed renewed concern  about the government’s management of the Citizenship By Investment Programme (CIP).  According to UWP 1st Deputy Leader, Guy Joseph, citizenship packages can be leve...

- 6 days ago

Saint Lucia Mourns The Loss of Tourism Visionary Nick Troubetzkoy

The tourism industry in Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean is mourning the loss of Nick Troubetzkoy, the celebrated owner and designer of the iconic Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain Resorts. Troubetzkoy, often described as a “Giant” in the hospital...

- 6 days ago

‘This Victory Is Ours To Protect’

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, fresh from a one hundred percent vote of confidence as the political leader of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), has urged the party faithful to defend his administration’s work. SLP delegates cast 261 votes i...

- 6 days ago

Controversy Greets News Of Kartel Appearing At Trini Carnival

On Monday, a video on Trinidad’s 99.1 FM Facebook page showed Vybz Kartel signing a document in the presence of two other individuals. After the signing, Kartel holds up the document saying, “Trinidad 2025.” The Social Media post wa...

- 6 days ago

Youngsters Perform In U15 Cricket Trials

Jean Claude Emmanuel and Jeanille Williams starred for their respective teams, whilst Kyle Stephen, Darjhan Sammy, and Evan Gilbert all put their hands up as the national team continued its preparation for the Windward Islands WINLOTT Under-15 Champi...

- 6 days ago

Minister Urges Action To End Violence Against Women, Girls

Whether it be domestic, sexual, verbal or psychological, the topic of violence against women needs to be addressed. Minister with responsibility for Gender Affairs in Saint Lucia, Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte, has issued a clarion call for unity and a...

- 6 days ago

Saint Lucia Cadet Corps Support Group Launched

The Saint Lucia Cadet Corps (SLCC) is marking 95 years of existence, having recorded several milestones.  On Sunday, the organisation saw another first, with the launch of the Association of the Saint Lucia Cadet Corps Alumni (ASLCCA). The launch saw...