Spirit Airlines Unveils Top Searched Thanksgiving Destinations

Spirit Airlines travelers are looking to flock to sunshine, beaches and big-city views this Thanksgiving. The airline today released its top 10 most searched destinations on spirit.com for the peak travel period of Nov. 25 through Dec. 1, 2025....

Windjammer Landing unveils $40 million transformation  

Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences has completed a transformative three-year renovation that redefines the property as one of the Caribbean’s leading luxury resorts. With more than USD $40 million invested, the resort has elevated every aspect...

OECS and New Zealand Collaborate to Strengthen Geothermal Capacity in the Eastern Caribbean

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through its GEOBUILD Programme, in collaboration with Aotearoa New Zealand-Caribbean Facility for Renewable Energy (FRENZ), convened a virtual regional workshop on Wednesday, October...

Direct Relief Scales Up Caribbean Support as Hurricane Melissa Slams Jamaica

By Sofie Blomst Hurricane Melissa, one of the two strongest Atlantic storms in recorded history and the strongest ever to hit Jamaica, made landfall in the island nation on Tuesday afternoon. Although the wind speeds have weakened somewhat,...

Holland America Line and Pan Am® Invite Guests to Experience the Golden Age of Travel

Two icons of travel—Pan Am® and Holland America Line—announced the launch of the first-ever cruise that will trace original flying Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. The 28-Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage...

Lucian Carnival 2026 launches in Miami

Dennery segment takes center stage at Lucian Carnival 2026 launch in Miami. Photo courtesy SLTA Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! The St. Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) says the...

Butchers Gain Advanced Skills Through Training Initiative

. Sharpening skills, improving quality, and fostering community care these were the driving forces behind the recently concluded Specialty Cuts Training, a three-day capacitybuilding initiative that brought together both commercial and roadside...

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 7, The Odd Season

Alan Carr, RuPaul Charles, Geri Horner, and Michelle Visage “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is no longer the secret show I used to pirate in middle school. It has now aired in 15 different countries, and we just crowned the winner of the U.S. season 17. One...

Eastern Caribbean Weighs Anchor In Annapolis.

- Advertisement - The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, working with the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, teamed up with the tourism boards of Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the...

Sayers, Limery: Wa ek wenn chimen (King and queen of the road)

Jason Sayers and Laura-Lynn Limery emerged victorious from the 2025 Kwéyòl 5K Run powered by Lucozade. The third edition of this landmark road running event, hosted by the Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA), attracted over 75 runners,...

Local butchers sharpen skills in specialty cuts training

Saint Lucia’s commitment to modernising its livestock sector and raising food safety standards was on full display with the successful conclusion of a three-day Specialty Cuts Training program. The initiative, held from August 5 to 7, 2025, aimed...

LUCELEC Partners With Ciceron Secondary To Promote Healthy Local Snacks

PHOTO CREDIT @LUCELEC The Department of Agriculture launched its Sustainable Snack Initiative at the Ciceron Secondary School, with partnership support from St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) –demonstrating unwavering commitment to...

Olympian ‘Zeph’ Joseph launches game-changing cross country event

For more than three decades, Mon Repos native, police officer, and farmer Zepherinus Knockay Joseph has championed distance running in Saint Lucia. With the long-overdue announcement of a schools’ cross country event in his name, the 50-year-old...

Lucian Carnival turns heads, moves feet in Miami

Last week, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) launched Lucian Carnival 2026 internationally in Miami, Florida, during the city’s own Carnival celebrations. As part of efforts to define and elevate the brand of Lucian Carnival, Saint Lucia’s...

Julien Alfred’s legacy collection merges glamour, patriotism, and purpose

GROS ISLET, St Lucia — Olympic champion Julien Alfred has added a new dimension to her golden story, unveiling a jewellery collection inspired by her historic triumph at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. - Advertisement - The line — titled the “Julien...

BYD confirms ATL Automotive as executive dealer

BYD Jamaica recently launched the all-electric BYD Sealion 7 at the island’s first-ever BYD Club EV event. Jamaican consumers are being urged to protect their investment by purchasing exclusively through the ATL Automotive Group. The company is...

2025 Kweyòl 5K Run Powered by Lucozade Unites Culture, Fitness, and Community

The St. Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA) once again delivered an outstanding sporting and cultural experience with the hosting of the 2025 Kweyòl 5K Run powered by Lucozade on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The event attracted more than 75...

CIBC and Helen’s Daughters launch multi-year initiative

In a move poised to enhance regional economic development and gender relations, Helen’s Daughters has formally announced a multi-year partnership with CIBC Caribbean Bank. This collaboration will provide sustained funding for Helen’s Daughters’...

Caribbean Electric & Hotel Groups Sign MOU

The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation [CARILEC] and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association [CHTA], along with its affiliate, the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism [CAST], have signed an Memorandum of Understanding [MOU]...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – October 27, 2025

Happy Independence Day SVG October 27, 2025 Happy Independence Day to St. Vincent and the Grenadines! As the nation marks 46 years of independence, MPE joins the Caribbean and the wider world in saluting the Vincentian people and celebrating their...