Category : Caribbean and World News

- 3 months ago

Fans, Air Conditioners In High Demand As Temperatures Soar

“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,...

- 3 months ago

Fungal Infection Threatening Caribbean Food Crops

Fusarium wilt is already present in South America,  particularly the Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) strain. As a result, experts say Caribbean countries must be on the alert to avoid the spread of the plant pathogenic disease in the region. Fusarium wilt...

- 3 months ago

Sandals Foundation Boosts Caribbean Education

As the new school year gets underway, the Sandals Foundation is reinforcing its commitment to education across the Caribbean with an investment of approximately USD $110,000. This significant contribution supports scholarships, infrastructure improve...

- 3 months ago

Patrish Lionel: Community Advocate to Chevening Scholar

By Nelcia Charlemagne 2024 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Patrish Lionel, a young Saint Lucian professional with roots in Jacmel and Vanard, Anse La Raye. Recently, she has been announced as one of Saint Lucia’s 2024 Chevening Scholars, and...

- 3 months ago

Two Males Injured In Vieux Fort-Laborie Highway Crash

Vieux Fort Fire Station emergency personnel rushed two males to a medical facility after a vehicle ran off the road  and hit a wall on Saturday. According to a Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) release, the emergency responders learned of the road inci...

- 3 months ago

ED-ESSENTIALS INC – Putting Safety First

There are about 2.6 million non-fatal workplace accidents and injuries in the United States’ private industry each year, costing that country an estimated US$250 billion annually. ​Injuries range from falls from heights, slips, flying objects and con...

- 3 months ago

Ricky T To Perform In Asia

Saint Lucia’s reigning Power Soca Monarch Ricky T is currently in Japan where he will perform at the Japan Soca Weekend slated for September 20 to 23. He will headline the Rum ‘N Bass event at the famed R3 Club Lounge in Tokyo – known for its mix of...

- 3 months ago

SPFL Playoff Pushback Sparks Concerns

The Saint Lucia Semi-Professional Football League (SPFL) playoffs have taken a dramatic turn just one week after CEO Francis Daniel proudly announced the dates for the highly anticipated games and finals of the league’s inaugural season. The in...

- 3 months ago

Babonneau Rising Stars Boosts Cricket Participation At CCSS

Students at Castries Comprehensive Secondary School (CCSS) connected with local sports organisations during a club showcase on Thursday. The initiative encouraged students to join clubs and teams, promoting overall mental and physical well-being. Thi...

- 3 months ago

Taiwan Donates Over US $250,000 In Gym Equipment

Thanks to the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) donation, Saint Lucia’s athletes can step up their resistance training. The Taiwanese handed over approximately US $250,000 in gym equipment to the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports...

- 3 months ago

Soufriere Strives To Recover After Hurricane Beryl

After the destructive impact of Hurricane Beryl on July 1, the community of Soufriere is working tirelessly to recover and rebuild. One area significantly affected was the Soufriere Beach Park. The park suffered severe damage from powerful sea swells...

- 3 months ago

Digital Entrepreneur Empowers Saint Lucia’s Young Athletes

On Thursday, students at the Saint Lucia Sports Academy heard what organisers described as an inspiring presentation by local digital entrepreneur and motivational speaker Martinus Mathurin. The young mentor’s presentation focused on how these...

- 3 months ago

Babonneau Gets Solar-Powered Water Treatment Plant

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) proudly announces the commissioning of a state-of-the-art solar-powered water treatment facility in Des Barras, Babonneau. The Government of Saint Lucia has partnered with WASCO and, through the Caribbean C...

- 3 months ago

Monkey Town Residents Want Change To ‘Julien Alfred Avenue’

Residents of Monkey Town in Ciceron, Castries, are calling for their community’s name to be officially changed to “Julien Alfred Avenue” in honor of the double Olympic medallist and renowned sprinter, Julien Alfred, who grew up in t...

- 3 months ago

Dominica’s Midnight Groovers For Creole Month Launch

In collaboration with Hills and Valley Events Company, the Monsignor Patrick Anthony Folk Research Center will stage the grand launch of Kweyol Heritage Month 2024 on Sunday. The event will be at the Bexon playing field from 11 am under the theme “Kw...