By Thomas Roserie Too often, national development is measured only by the size of buildings, the scale of infrastructure projects, …
WHEN DEVELOPMENT REACHES THE COMMUNITY
Democracy Cannot Stop at Castries: Saint Lucia Must Restore Local Government
For a nation that proudly achieved independence in 1979, Saint Lucia still suffers from a democratic deficiency that continues to …
Fuel Price Adjustment for the Period May 11 to May 31, 2026
St. Lucia has experienced an increase in cooking gas as the government made adjustments to the local price of fuel …
Minister Jawahir’s 10-point plan to transform agriculture
Caribbean Business Report Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir has unveiled a bold and transformative national plan for agriculture during her contribution …
Feeding Tourism Sustainably: Transitioning from Brown to Green
A panel of experts have been exploring how stronger linkages between agriculture and tourism can unlock economic opportunity, reduce imports …
Ministry of Health Closely Monitors the Global Spread of Hantavirus
St. Lucia is well positioned and “contingencies are in place” to deal with the possibility of incidents of Hantavirus cases …
CXC® Reaffirms Its Pro-Student-Teacher Stance on Responsible Use of AI in School-Based Assessments
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has issued a direct and compassionate message to students, teachers, and parents across the region, …
Chamber Hosts Successful “Budget Breakdown” Event with Strong Private Sector Participation
On Thursday, April 29th, members of the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture turned out in large numbers …
Ministry of Health observes International Nurses Day
On International Nurses Day 2026, which is observed on May 12th, nurses gathered not only to celebrate but to reaffirm …
PM Pierre Condemns ‘Bloody Weekend’ at Marchand
Police Investigate Three Homicides in the Community Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has issued a strong condemnation of the recent …
Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2026: A Celebration of World-Class Performances
This year’s edition of the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival captivated audiences with its thrilling lineup of local, regional, …
Youth Parliament Debates Will Power CARICOM Reparations Drive To Higher Heights!
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet Every now-and-then, one feels very good about something – and that’s …
SLFA Boys Under-14 Football Competition Launched
On Tuesday, the SLFA Inc. Boys Under-14 Football League competition was officially launched at the SLFA Headquarters in La Clery.
Anse La Raye Tops SLFA U-13 Girls Points Table
The SLFA Inc. Girls Under 13 competition continued on Saturday, May 2, at the Grace Playing Field in Vieux Fort.
Inter-Sec Schools U-16 Boys Basketball Tournament Kicks Off
On Thursday, the Department of Youth Development and Sports launched the U-16 Basketball Tournament, showcasing a stunning performance by the …
An Epic Kingdom Night!
Some of the biggest names in gospel music graced the stage at ‘Kingdom Night’ this week, one of the most …
“IshowSpeed” and the dilemma of Caribbean Travel
Kerwin Eloise Back in more uncertain times, when our economy was too small or too restrictive, our parents and grandparents …
Should we continue making babies?
By Carlton Ishmael The new hot topic is if the state — and by extension the government — should be …
The Caribbean’s Limits in Absorbing Other States’ Deportees
By Sir Ronald Sanders Migration policy is a matter of sovereign control. Governments assert, rightly, their authority to regulate borders, …
THE QUIET STRENGTH THAT BUILDS A NATION
By Thomas Roserie There is a force in every society that rarely makes headlines, yet carries the weight of everything …