Saint Lucia pushes for healthier school meals through Regional Nutrition Workshop

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with the EU-Caribbean Nutrition (EU-CaN) initiative and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), recently hosted a two-day nutrition workshop at the Harbor Club Hotel in...

Dominica’s Jungle Bay named Caribbean’s leading Resort at World Travel Awards in St Lucia

Dominica News Online - Friday, October 10th, 2025 at 6:44 PM Dominica’s nature resort, Jungle Bay, has received the esteemed title of Caribbean’s Leading Retreat 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, which...

Foundation work begins on Saint Lucia’s new Halls of Justice

Construction of Saint Lucia’s long-awaited Halls of Justice has reached a major milestone. On October 4, crews poured the first section of the foundation for the Annexe Building, which will house six new criminal courts. The pour marked the...

Agriculture Ministry launches red snapper pilot to strengthen food security

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing Jamaica’s food security and pioneering a new frontier in blue economy sustainability through a Red Snapper Cage Culture Fin Fish Pilot Project. The project is spearheaded by the United...

Dennery Segment anchors Saint Lucian Carnival international launch

The international launch for Saint Lucian Carnival is being held for the fourth year in Miami as part of Miami’s annual Carnival celebration. Miami Carnival, which started on October 4, culminates on October 12 with the parade of the bands and a...

YOUNG GIRLS TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD IN SAINT LUCIA.

Read Time:1 Minute, 3 Second This October 11th, as the world observes International Day of the Girl Child, young girls everywhere are stepping into the spotlight. They are leading in their communities, fighting for climate justice, advocating for...

Saint Lucia regulator sets year-end target for cannabis bills

Saint Lucia’s new cannabis regulator says two cornerstone bills are before Cabinet and could pass before year-end, setting up a licensing framework that prioritises legacy cultivators, and channels the industry’s value through a central trading...

SLUNCF and Republic Bank celebrate World Food Day with climate-smart agriculture showcase

The Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF) collaborated with Republic Bank (EC) Ltd. to celebrate World Food Day on October 16, 2025 with an engaging Grantee Exchange at Amb’s Harvest in La Croix Maingot. The event brought together...

Growth & Jobs | Agriculture ministry launches red snapper pilot to strengthen food security, blue economy

THE MINISTRY of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing Jamaica’s food security and pioneering a new frontier in blue economy sustainability through a Red Snapper Cage Culture Fin Fish Pilot Project. The project is spearheaded by the United...

Belize, St Lucia governors-general arrive for National Day

Belize Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam and Saint Lucia Governor-General Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles today arrived in Taiwan to take part in this year's Double Ten National Day celebrations. Their delegations were welcomed by Deputy...

Agriculture Ministry Launches Red Snapper Pilot to Strengthen Food Security and Blue Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing Jamaica’s food security and pioneering a new frontier in blue economy sustainability through a Red Snapper Cage Culture Fin Fish Pilot Project. The project is spearheaded by the United...

Tapion Hospital Foundation Partners with Rotary Club plus and Government of St. Lucia to Provide Prosthetic Limbs

Sponsored | Article continues below ↓ On October 2nd, the Tapion Hospital Foundation, the charitable arm of Tapion Hospital, signed a significant memorandum of understanding with Rotary Club plus and the Government of St. Lucia. This collaboration...

Timing, Targeting, & Technology: Your New Collections Playbook

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Barbados vs. St. Lucia: Which island is better for your next Caribbean trip?

The island of Barbados and the island of St. Lucia are situated only about 130 miles apart, yet these two islands have a distinctly different feel. St. Lucia is located northwest of Barbados, featuring a mountainous terrain, lush rainforests, and...

Voters Beware: Some politicians will promise you Heaven and lead you straight to Hell!

By Carlton Ishmael Saint Lucia is split in the middle politically. We are not all expected to think the same way, but when there is concrete evidence of the difference between the two major parties, it is important that one judges on merit and not...

Breaking Travel News Investigates: Saint Lucia: the light in an evolving Caribbean

While in the destination for the World Travel Awards Caribbean, Sapphire Goss takes in some of the sites of this island of contrasts. There are islands that fit the typical idea of the Caribbean: sugar-white sands, turquoise seas, palm trees....

$124 Trillion And Counting... These Are The World's Largest Economies

The 2026 world economy has a cautious outlook, according to the October report put out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization says that global growth is slowing amid fragmentation and rising protectionism. Significant downside...

Record-breaking 750 000 visitors expected as Saint Lucia reopens cruise ship season

Coming off a “record-breaking” 2024–2025 season that “welcomed over 650 000 cruise passengers”, Saint Lucia has officially reopened its 2025–2026 season today with projections to surpass those figures by 14 per cent, aiming for 750 000 cruise...

World Travel Awards winners unveiled at star-studded Saint Lucia ceremony

The finest travel brands from across the Caribbean and North America have been honoured at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Saint Lucia. The industry elite gathered on the paradise island for the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 to...

 Colonialism’s Legacy Has Left Caribbean Nations Much More Vulnerable To Hurricanes 

1 Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life. The Taino of the Greater Antilles and the Kalinago, or Caribs, of the Lesser Antilles developed systems...