The UWP’s Sudden Love for Press Freedom Rings Hollow

So, the United Workers Party (UWP) has suddenly discovered its moral outrage over press freedom. How convenient! Their recent condemnation of Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire, accusing him of “assaulting” media practitioner Eldrise...

Sir Calixte George to be honoured for lifetime of service

Distinguished Saint Lucian agronomist, educator, and statesman Sir Calixte George will be among 11 Caribbean visionaries honoured by the University of the West Indies (UWI) during its 2025 graduation ceremonies, receiving the Doctor of Laws (LLD)...

Fury as British aid money used to build new £52m road through Amazon Jungle

British taxpayers will fund a £52 million road built in the Amazon, supporting a project intended to help the climate. The road in the South American country Guyana that will lead to a tiny village is part of the many schemes funded through the...

Chastanet’s Legal Vendetta Collapses at the CCJ

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has spoken, and it could not have been clearer. In a scathing judgment, the region’s highest court dismissed Allen Chastanet’s appeal in the long-running customs case involving Dr. Ernest Hilaire, describing it...

FAO explores sustainable mechanizat...

Scoping mission identifies climate-smart tools and practices to enhance productivity, efficiency, and resilience in the local vegetable sector October 22, 2025 - Castries, Saint Lucia - The primary objective of the scoping mission, conducted from...

Official kickoff of SARSEA Project

The Sargassum Regional Strategies for Ecosystem-based Actions (SARSEA) project was officially launched on 28 October in St Lucia, in the presence of numerous government, institutional and scientific representatives from across the Caribbean...

Official kickoff of the SARSEA Project: Enhanced Regional Cooperation to tackle the Challenge of Sargassum in the Caribbean

The Sargassum Regional Strategies for Ecosystem-based Actions (SARSEA) project was officially launched on 28 October in Saint Lucia, in the presence of numerous government, institutional and scientific representatives from across the Caribbean...

RSLPF to receive new K9 as investigation into Tyson’s death continues

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is set to receive a new K9 early next year, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the death of police dog Tyson. Police Commissioner confirmed that following discussions with...

Carnival Announces Year-Round Deployment in Mobile, Alabama

Carnival Cruise Line has announced its next wave of 2027/28 deployments, including the return of year-round deployment in Mobile, Ala., expanding the cruise line’s capacity in the region with a Conquest-class ship sailing from the home port for...

KAYO wins big at music awards in Nova Scotia, Canada

Saint Lucian rapper KAYO Guevarra (né Filbert Salton) was one of the big winners at last weekend’s Music Nova Scotia Awards, taking home the DJ of the Year and Hip-Hop/Rap Recording of the Year trophies for his project EXTENDED TRIP. The...

It's not for Halloween — it's Comic Con, where Black and Caribbean cosplayers find community

For 19 years, New York Comic Con (NYCC) has been the East Coast's most celebrated gala of geekdom. In 2024, the convention welcomed more than 200,000 attendees. In 2025, that number swelled by 50,000, making it the, or one of the, most highly...

NSDC celebrates a quarter-century of skills training

The National Skills Development Centre (NSDC) is celebrating its silver jubilee by looking back on 25 years of upskilling Saint Lucians, whilst simultaneously laying the groundwork for an ambitious future. The training organisation held a press...

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES BUSINESS MONTH 2025 UNDER THE THEME “SECURING TOMORROW.”

The Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives, and Consumer Affairs officially launched Business Month 2025 on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Finance Administrative Centre, Point Seraphine. This year’s celebration...

Integrating DNA Sequencing and AI for AAV Genome Integrity

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Ministry Of Tourism Hosts Crucial Stakeholder Consultation For 2025/2026 Cruise Season

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information hosted a stakeholder consultation on October 3rd, 2025, in order to lay the groundwork for a seamless and prosperous 2025/2026 Cruise...

Sir Calixte George, to Receive Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from The UWI Global Campus

Sir Calixte George The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus will next month confer an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree on distinguished Saint Lucian agronomist; educator; agricultural researcher; and statesman, Sir Calixte...

IICA and FAO lead regional dialogue on Sweet Potato

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing agricultural innovation and regional collaboration through the hosting of the...

Tourism Minister: No theatre of war in the Caribbean

As the winter tourism season unfolds, Minister for Tourism Dr Ernest Hilaire says projections show the Saint Lucian economy to receive a boom with an expected increase in both cruise and stay over arrivals. He noted however, that the conflict...

Carnival Cruise Line's Dress Code Policy Is Leaving Guests Feeling Indifferent

The top cruise lines in the world have set rules related to what you can and cannot wear during a cruise. Royal Caribbean recently reaffirmed its ban on particular clothing in a Caribbean country. The cruise line reminded its guests that...

CSME for creatives: Exporting culture, innovation

Business Newsday 3 Hrs Ago Masqueraders from Iconic Mas enjoy themselves during the Parade of the Bands for Tobago Carnival on October 26. - Photo by Alva Viarruel Brian Benoit The Caribbean’s creative industries from music, fashion and film to...