By all accounts, Saint Lucia’s first VAT-Free Day on Monday (December 22, 2025) turned out to be exactly what was …
VAT-Free Days – When Cents Make Sense!
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre Stands as a Voice for the Ordinary Saint Lucian
At a time when many citizens feel the pressures of rising costs, limited opportunities, and the widening gap between those …
VAT Promise Kept
Monday December 22nd marked the much-awaited Vat-free day which scores of Saint Lucians seemed to have willingly utilized to their full advantage…
Saint Lucia’s Coastal and Marine Spatial Plan: Positioned for Sustainable Investment and Growth
Saint Lucia is making significant strides in upgrading its Coastal and Marine Spatial Plan. At the center of this initiative …
SLHTA Donates Food Hampers to Boys Training Centre Through Tourism Enhancement Fund
The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA), through its Tourism Enhancement Fund, Monday made a donation of food hampers …
SLHTA Hosts High-Level Safety and Security Consultation to Strengthen Partnership with RSLPF and Key National Stakeholders
In continued pursuit of a safe, welcoming and resilient Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) hosted …
SLTA & Hyatt Inclusive Merge to Promote Global Brand Campaign
Saint Lucia’s leading tourism agency is joining forces with a major resort in the destination to launch a bold, all-encompassing …
Creativity as Rehabilitation: Lantern-Making at Bordelais Correctional Facility
Creativity found meaningful expression at the Bordelais Correctional Facility earlier this month, as eight residents took part in a two-day …
MDMA (Molly, Ecstasy) Found in Saint Lucia, Ministry Warns of Risks
Recent intelligence has resulted in the Saint Lucia Forensic Science Laboratory testing and providing…
Police Seize Guns and Drugs in Major Operations
Saint Lucia’s law enforcement officers are steadfast in their mission to eliminate illegal weapons from the streets, neighbourhoods, and the …
Suspected Drowning at Il Pirata Beach, Vieux Fort
A suspected drowning at Il Pirata Beach, Vieux Fort has raised urgent concerns about safety of sea bathers along the island’s coastlines…
Ideas for Last-Minute Health-Promoting Gifts
Season’s Greetings, everyone! I hope you and your family have a safe and healthy holiday season. It’s almost Christmas Day, …
FICS Ltd Brings Christmas Relief to Senior Homes with Major Grocery Donation Drive
In a powerful demonstration of corporate compassion and social responsibility, FICS has delivered multiple gift baskets…
ARC 40th Edition: A Remarkable Achievement!
Last weekend, the atmosphere at The Pavilion in Rodney Bay was nothing short of enchanting as yachtsmen and women…
Girls Under 15 into Semifinal Round
The final preliminary round of matches in the SLFA Inc. Girls Under 15 District League competition took place on Saturday 20th…
Tribute to Dr. Gregor Williams: A Remarkable Historian and Orator
Dr. Gregor Williams passed away on the night of Monday, December 15, leaving a profound legacy within the Saint Lucian …
Santa’s Mailbag!
DEAR SANTA: Since Gorge Odlum bequeathed this holy grail Christmas column to me at The Crusader before departing on the …
SUSPENSION OF U.S. VISAS — A Moment for Clarity, Calm, and Cooperation
The recent proclamation issued by the Government of the United States, announcing its intention to suspend the entry of nationals …
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic …
We must learn to be better at what we claim to be good at!
These days, there is a particular line drawn between employers and employees. There was a time when every second person …