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LUNAA Journeys prepares Saint Lucians for astro-tourism
St. Lucia Times
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August 12, 2025
With global demand rising for immersive, nature-based travel experiences, a new training programme in Saint Lucia is preparing locals to tap into astro-tourism, a growing travel niche. LUNAA Journeys, founded by Saint Lucian astrophysicist...
Saint Lucia Celebrates Four 2025 Chevening Scholars Set to Make Global Impact
Times Caribbean
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August 8, 2025
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia is celebrating a moment of immense pride as four of its brightest minds have been named 2025 Chevening Scholars. Jevanic Henry, Kina Nicholas, Ronaldo DeGarzon, and another exceptional candidate will soon take...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
Banking Dive
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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...
Worcester honors Woman of Consequence and Young Woman of Consequence
Worcester Magazine - Massachusetts
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WORCESTER — The Levi Lincoln Chamber of City Hall was packed Tuesday night Aug. 26 to honor the city's 2025 Woman of Consequence, Winifred Octave, and Young Woman of Consequence, Jailen Matias. Octave received the Woman of Consequence Award for...
SKN Tourism Minister on advancing Caribbean tourism at ASTA Caribbean Showcase
Win Media SKN
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August 27, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, represented St. Kitts and Nevis on the regional stage and joined a panel of Caribbean Ministers at the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean...
Saint Lucia-Led Project Trains Young Animators to Take On Climate Change
St. Lucia Times
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August 5, 2025
A new initiative is empowering Caribbean youth to tell the region’s climate story through animation. The Climate Voices Project, led by the Saint-Lucia-based Caribbean Climate Justice Project and Malfinis Film & Animation Studios, trains mainly...
Saint Lucian Climate Expert Welcomes ICJ Ruling on Pollution Harm
St. Lucia Times
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August 5, 2025
The United Nations’ highest court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), issued a unanimous advisory opinion last week, declaring that greenhouse-gas emissions may constitute an “internationally wrongful act under existing international law”....
Ministry Urges Parents to Prioritise Children’s Health As Schools Reopen
St. Lucia Times
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August 27, 2025
As the new school year approaches, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise their children’s health and well-being. “A strong start to the school year begins with healthy habits at home,”...
Regional tourism ministers honour American for outstanding support
Jamaica Observer
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August 27, 2025
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett (right) congratulating Zane Kerby (centre), president and CEO of ASTA, for receiving the Caribbean Award for Excellence in regional tourism development, witnessed by Gary Sadler, executive vice-president...
AGRICULTURE MINISTER URGES YOUTH TO REVIVE ABANDONED FARMLANDS
DBS TV St Lucia
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August 12, 2025
Saint Lucia’s Agriculture Minister says the island has the land and resources to boost local food production — but needs to attract more young people into the sector. Alfred Prospere spoke Monday at the weekly pre-Cabinet media briefing, outlining...
57 Students awarded Eileen Paul Scholarships as programme expands to new heights
The Voice
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August 27, 2025
Photo Credit : SLHTA The Mirage Conference Room at Sandals Halcyon Beach was filled with joy and excitement last week as tourism partners, government officials and families gathered for the 2025 Eileen Paul Scholarship Award Ceremony. Now in its...
OECS 2025 boxing championship in St Lucia concludes successfully
St. Vincent Times
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August 7, 2025
2025 OECS Boxing Championship Successfully Concludes On Sunday, August 3, 2025, the three-day 2025 OECS Boxing Championship successfully concluded, with Saint Lucia successfully retaining the Team Champion Title. The highly anticipated sporting...
Saint Lucia PM slams opposition’s criticism of Tinubu’s visit as ‘shameful, disgraceful’
Peoples Gazette
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August 2, 2025
Bola Tinubu and Philip J. Pierre [Credit: Diplomatic Watch ] Saint Lucia Prime Minister Philip Pierre has condemned what he calls politically motivated criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s June visit, calling it “shameful” and rooted in a slavery...
Saint Lucian Vocalist Shines at Caribbean Gospel Awards
The Voice
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August 2, 2025
Sponsored | Article continues below Nigela St. Claire Daniel Saint Lucian vocalist Nigela St. Claire Daniel has been recognized for her exceptional talent on both the regional and international stages. The Ministry of Tourism proudly congratulates...
Saint Lucian Prime Minister Condemns Criticism Of Tinubu's Visit By Politically Motivated Group
Sahara Reporters
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The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip Pierre, has condemned the criticisms trailing Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu's recent visit to the Caribbean country. Speaking on the country's 2025 Emancipation Day, Pierre described the criticism as...
Saint Lucia PM Condemns ‘Shameful’ Attacks on President Tinubu During Historic Visit
Nigerian Eye
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August 2, 2025
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia has strongly condemned what he described as “shameful and disgraceful” attacks on Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu by a politically motivated group, tacitly supported by the opposition United...
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...
Major Task: Engaging Young People in a Booming Agricultural Sector
The Voice
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August 16, 2025
. Saint Lucia’s agricultural sector faces a critical challenge with an aging workforce, including farmers and farm workers. Consequently, it is imperative that the authorities actively encourage more young people to enter this vital field. This...
Region Must Not Become Complacent Because of Remarkable Rebound of Tourism – Bartlett
Jamaica Information Service
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August 27, 2025
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that while the Caribbean’s rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions have been nothing short of remarkable, there is “zero room” for complacency. “The Caribbean region has rebounded...