We are on the cusp of another year, however, as has been the case for many, many past years, this New Year (2024) will start off in the same vein 2023 ended…
A Happy New Year to All!
Assou Square Celebrations Kick Off Tomorrow
Assou Square celebrations kick off in high gear this weekend (notably with a ‘preview’ of sorts to start off Sunday), and with a number of activities planned…
Senate President Recognised as “Distinguished Alumni” by UEL
President of the Senate Alvina Reynolds was recently identified as a “Distinguished Alumni” by the University of East London (“UEL”) as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations…
Celebrating Dr. Martinique Ann Sealy’s Groundbreaking Achievements in Culturally Responsive Education
Dr. Martinique Ann Sealy, a Saint Lucian scholar, recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully defending her dissertation…
SLFA Upgrades Skills of Local Coaches
Local coaches recently completed the C License Course as the Saint Lucia Football Association [SLFA] Inc. moves to upgrade the capabilities…
Tourism Minister Hilaire Speaks on Plan to Upgrade Local Tourism Industry
WITH more sporting and entertainment activities taking place along the island’s beaches the tourism authorities are planning to upgrade the general façade…
Saint Lucia Semi-professional Football League to Debut in 2024 ⚽
PLANS are afoot to establish a semi-professional football league, in Saint Lucia, after some lengthy discussions on the issue…
Ministry of Equity Honours Saint Lucia’s Newest Centenarian
The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment recently joined family members and friends in joyously celebrating the remarkable milestone of Virgilius Margaret Eugene, who turned 100 on December 9, 2023…
Banana Production Increases but Authorities Concerned about Black Sigatoka Disease
Agriculture Minister Alfred Prospere has reported a favourable increase in production within the banana industry – despite concerns over the adverse effects of the Black Sigatoka disease…
ECACHSI Has a New Chairman
Eastern Caribbean Automated Clearing House Services Incorporated (ECACHSI) announces the appointment of its new Chairman, Mr. Trevor Brathwaite, effective October 16th, 2023, following the retirement of Mr. Donald S. Thompson on September 30th, 2023…
Virgin Atlantic Cements its Position in the Caribbean ✈️
Virgin Atlantic is set to soar to new heights after cementing its position in the Caribbean this past year and into the next. Virgin Atlantic celebrated 25 years of flying between Barbados and London, added new interisland flying, increased capacity…
Team Saint Lucia Defends Title in WINLOTT U-15 Cricket 🏏
Defending champions Saint Lucia released the names of the squad to compete in this year’s 2023 Windward Islands WINLOTT 50 Over Cricket Tournament, which began in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on December 12 and continues till December 17…
Big turnout for Inter-Secondary Schools 5K Road Race
The Inter-Secondary Schools 5-kilometer road race was held on December 7. Rayshawn Harris from Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School and Kayla Polius from Saint Lucia Sports Academy emerged as champions…
Govt to Payout Millions in Tax Refunds This Month
THE Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) has announced that it will pay out $20 million in outstanding tax refunds all of which have already been allocated to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD)…
Fire Service Calls for Increased Vigilance From Motorists, Pedestrians This Christmas Season
AS the 2023 Christmas season gains momentum, one of the busiest Government Departments in the country, is once again reaching out to the general public…
Rotary Club Visits Mental Wellness Center
“CREATE Hope in the World” is the theme for the Rotary year 2023 to 2024 and with this in mind Rotarians from the Rotary Club of St Lucia visited the Mental Wellness Center…
Boxing Association President to Attend IBA Ordinary Congress in Dubai 🥊
THE President of the St Lucia Boxing Association David ‘Shakes’ Christopher is headed to Dubai for the International Boxing Association (IBA) Ordinary Congress…
Cuba Tops League C in CONCACAF Women Gold Cup
DESPITE some valiant attempts, playing in League C of the Road to Women Gold Cup, Saint Lucia ended this season’s campaign on a losing note…
Saint Lucia is World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination
Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire is elated with the announcement that Saint Lucia captured the coveted World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination title for the fifteenth-consecutive time at the prestigious World Travel Awards…
Gros Islet Waterfront Project to be Upgraded 👷🏾
Works are shortly to begin on the upgrade of the Gros Islet Waterfront and according to the stakeholders the project will redound to economic benefits for the residents of the Gros Islet community…