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BRITISH ST. LUCIAN MARKETING SPECIALIST WINS BEST NEW RESTAURANT AWARD
DBS TV St Lucia
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August 26, 2025
British marketing specialist Anthony Aajon Paul, who has St. Lucian roots, has tapped into the hospitality industry by transforming his uncle’s restaurant into a five-star venue. Shakara, located in central London, offers clients a diverse array...
Sapphire Sands Villas to open on Saint Lucia’s Reduit Beach
Breaking Travel News
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August 27, 2025
Bay Gardens Resorts Group today announced the upcoming debut of Sapphire Sands Villas, a new beachfront villa retreat set directly on Reduit Beach in Rodney Bay Village. Slated to open in February 2026, the property will offer travelers a relaxed...
SAINT LUCIANS TO HAVE SAY IN MEDICINAL CANNABIS AND HEMP INDUSTRY CONSULTATIONS
DBS TV St Lucia
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August 25, 2025
Saint Lucians will get a direct say in shaping the island’s medicinal cannabis and hemp industry, as the Regulated Substances Authority begins a series of nationwide consultations this week. Happy 0 0 % Sad 0 0 % Excited 0 0 % Sleepy 0 0 % Angry 0...
St Lucia govt announces EC $350k creative economy grant fund
St. Vincent Times
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August 26, 2025
On Monday, August 25, 2025, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre announced the EC $350,000 Creative Economy Grant Fund (CEGF), to be administered by the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information. The Fund is a...
Health Guidelines For The Safe Return To School In Saint Lucia
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 26, 2025
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – As the new academic year approaches, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs encourages parents, guardians, and caregivers to embrace this exciting season as an opportunity to prioritize the health and...
Nevis Strengthens Caribbean Leadership Through Geothermal Energy and FDI Incentives
I News Cayman
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August 26, 2025
From FINANCIAL TECH TIMES Nevis pursues economic diversification with renewable energy, modern agriculture, and foreign investment zones driving sustainable development. Caribbean states are turning to new, innovative solutions to diversify their...
The Caribbean as a Zone of Peace: Venezuela Rejects Interference and Reaffirms Its Commitment to Regional Cooperation
The Voice
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August 27, 2025
Venezuela’s ambassador to St. Lucia, Leiff Escalona Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Saint Lucia, Leiff Escalona, has issued a decisive statement regarding the current political situation in the region, particularly along...
WIPO Engages Caribbean Sports Stakeholders to Champion Innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) Beyond the Game
The Voice
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August 27, 2025
The Government of Saint Lucia in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is intensifying national awareness of the critical role of intellectual property (IP) rights in the sports industry, with a two-day conference...
SSDF Launches Mini Agricultural Project Under Koudemen Sent Lisi Programme
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 26, 2025
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), a satellite agency of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment, has officially launched a new Mini Agricultural Project under its flagship Koudemen Sent...
Saint Lucia Targets Period Poverty with Landmark VAT Reform
The Voice
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August 23, 2025
Sponsored | Article continues below Photo Credit: OPM Saint Lucia has taken a bold step in addressing period poverty with the approval of legislation permanently exempting menstrual hygiene products from the Value Added Tax (VAT). The reform will...
More Than $300,000 Injected Into Creatives Sector
The Voice
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August 27, 2025
Recent Graduates from CDF’s Business of Arts Program The government has injected over $300,000 into the economy to enhance employment opportunities within the creative industry sector. This week, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced the...
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Champions The Advancement Of The Orange Economy
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 23, 2025
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA), Executive Producers of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, announces its participation in the upcoming Caribbean Music Awards on August 28 in New York, where the...
The Finest Luxury Resorts in The Caribbean
The FINANCIAL
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August 27, 2025
The Caribbean has long been celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, exquisite landscapes, and sophisticated hospitality. For those with a taste for the finer things, the islands also deliver exclusivity, impeccable service, and scenic settings...
Saint Lucia Shines On The World Stage At Expo 2025 In Osaka, Japan
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 23, 2025
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is now underway, bringing together over 150 countries and regions under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” The six-month exposition which began in April and runs until...
Saint Lucia To Showcase Cultural Brilliance And Creative Power At CARIFESTA XV Friday, August 22, 2025
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 23, 2025
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) is proud to announce that Saint Lucia will participate in CARIFESTA XV, the Caribbean’s premier arts and culture festival, scheduled to take place in Barbados from August...
Saint Lucia Defers Landmark Energy Bill for Further Review
St. Lucia Times
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August 22, 2025
The Saint Lucian government has decided to delay a major piece of legislation aimed at transforming how the country keeps the lights on. The second reading of the Electricity Supply Bill was deferred in parliament this week. The proposed law is...
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Is Adding Miami as a New Homeport for Winter Caribbean Sailings
Caribbean Journal
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August 27, 2025
The cruise industry is seeing a surge of interest in small-ship travel — yachts and boutique vessels that trade scale for intimacy, skipping the mega-ports in favor of hidden harbors and quieter coastlines. It’s a trend that’s reshaping the way...
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Soar To The Top Of The 2025 CPL Table
News Americas Now
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August 27, 2025
BY NAN SPORTS EDITOR News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Wed. Aug. 27, 2025: The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have taken flight in the 2025 CPL, (Caribbean Premier League), storming to the top of the table with 7 points after a dominant run that has cricket...
VANTIR Launches To Transform Prop Trading With Transparency And Trust
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- FinanceWire) Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, August 27th, 2025, FinanceWire Vantir , a new proprietary trading firm founded by professional traders, today announced its official launch. The firm enters the market with a model designed to address...
Local Artiste to be Honoured at Caribbean Music Awards Tomorrow
The Voice
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August 27, 2025
Shirley Ann Cyril-Mayers [Photo credit: Caribbean Music Awards]Local gospel artiste Shirley Ann Cyril-Mayers will be recognized for her contributions to gospel music tomorrow at the third annual Caribbean Music Awards. The event (which will be...