I come to praise shopping centres, not to bury them

And I get it. For a city of our metro population, we have some behemoths – Garden City, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Carindale, Westfield North Lakes all rank among the 20 largest in the country – and they all come with vexatious questions regarding...

Ladelin (Delcer) Women Farmers Association Receives Irrigation Equipment from TTM

H.E. Nicole Su, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, joins members of the Ladelin (Delcer) Women Farmers Association, and other officials for a group photo following the handover ceremony on Friday, October 17, 2015. (Photo credit: TTM) Members of...

King, Fevrier, Stiede: Three-way race for Castries North

“This general election will be one for the books.” That sentiment has been echoed in shops and across social media as Saint Lucians gear up for another round at the polls, with one constituency topping the conversation, Castries North. Once a...

Fresh Prince of Bel Air cast now from dark feud and affair to tragic deaths and EastEnders gig

We've taken a look at where the stars of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air are today(Image: NBC Universal via Getty Images) The Fresh Prince of Bel Air was a Nineties classic, following the journey of Will (Will Smith) as his 'life got flipped turned...

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stars lives - From tragic losses and Hollywood success

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air was a Nineties classic, but what have the cast been up to since the show ended? From Hollywood fame to EastEnders and I'm A Celeb, let's take a look... Jazzy and Will Smith became a rap duo(Image: Instagram) The Fresh...

GHTA celebrates members’ success at 32nd Annual World Travel Awards

The Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) extends congratulations to its members recognised at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards, held on 4 October 2025, at the Sandals Grande Saint Lucian in St Lucia. The World Travel Awards honour...

PrimeXBT Expands MT5 Offering with ZeroStop Account, Delivering Greater Flexibility for Active Traders

Castries, Saint Lucia, October 21st, 2025, FinanceWire PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker, has introduced the ZeroStop account on MetaTrader 5, expanding its MT5 lineup to three account types: Standard, ZeroStop, and Pro. The new account...

Talk 2 Tongie ~ October 24th, 2025

With road accidents on the rise, citizens are being called to help curb the crisis by participating in a national road safety survey. The initiative, led by Fred Engineering in partnership with the Ministry of Infrastructure, aims to assess public...

CARICOM SG calls on global support to lower insurance costs for islands vulnerable to hurricanes

Dominica News Online - Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 at 9:41 AM Secretary General Dr. Carla BarnettCARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation to address the escalating costs of insurance in...

UWP Dennery North hopeful supports pension plan for farmers

Bradley Marcelle Fulgence, the United Workers Party (UWP) endorsed candidate for the Dennery North seat, has endorsed Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet’s plan to execute a pension plan for farmers, if the UWP wins the next general elections....

CARICOM Chief Urges Global Action on Soaring Insurance Costs for Island States

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has called for urgent global cooperation to address the rising cost of insurance in the tourism sector of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Speaking during a high-level panel at the 6th Global...

Youth Workers Take Action for World Food Day Observance

Youth Workers engage in field exercises with young students [photo credit: MYDS]On October 20, in a bold recognition of World Food Day, the Youth Workers of the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports launched the second “Farm to Table” Project....

THIS ONE’S FOR JAMAICA

In this file photo, Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz gather before the start of their Olympic Qualifier against Canada at the National Stadium on Friday, September 22, 2023.Joseph Wellington Reggae Girlz Head Coach Hubert Busby says the team’s 4-1 win over...

St. Thomas University Partners with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to Aid Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica, St. Thomas University (STU), located in Miami Gardens, FL, is proud to announce a new partnership with Global Empowerment...

Are we really moving the needle on improving access to finance?

14 The issue of access to finance by small businesses has been a matter of public conversation in recent weeks. The national discussion has been elevated following the recent launch of the European Union’s ‘Bridge’ Grant programme to support green...

EDITORIAL: One from 15 leaves nought

When Dr Eric Williams, the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, pronounced in 1962 that “one from ten leaves nought” to mark his nation’s withdrawal from the West Indies Federation, he gave voice to an era-defining fracture — an...

Food Safety Guidelines For Jounen Kwéyòl Activities

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – As Saint Lucia prepares to celebrate its vibrant Jounen Kwéyòl festivities, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs is reminding all food vendors and patrons of the critical importance of maintaining...

Forestry Department issues warning on illegal hunting during Creole Heritage Month

As Saint Lucia celebrates Creole Heritage Month, the Forestry Department is reminding the public of its legal responsibility to protect the island’s unique wildlife, including endangered and endemic species. Officials have reiterated that under...

IRCC raises cap for study to PR pathway  

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept close to 700 more applications through its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) study to permanent residence (PR) pathway. This increase brings the total number of...

Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Farah Nibbs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Long before colonialism brought slavery to the...