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Saint Lucia Hotels Advocate for Stronger Green Energy Laws
The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) is urging lawmakers to strengthen the draft Electricity Act, saying the proposed reforms fall short of the island’s climate ambitions and could stall private investment in clean energy....

Saint Lucia Lays Groundwork For Future Research On Fer-de-Lance Venom
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – Consultant herpetologist Dr. Lenn Isidore is leading a pilot assessment of the current distribution, ecology, biology, and management needs of the Saint Lucia Fer-de-Lance (Bothrops caribbaeus), to inform the...

Saint Lucia Mobilises Nation for Annual Coastal Clean-Up Campaign
Saint Lucia continues its commitment to protecting its beaches and marine ecosystems through the annual Coastal Clean-Up initiative, coordinated nationally by CYEN Saint Lucia. The campaign, which engages communities across the island, aims to...

Health Guidelines For The Safe Return To School In Saint Lucia
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – As the new academic year approaches, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs encourages parents, guardians, and caregivers to embrace this exciting season as an opportunity to prioritize the health and...

WEATHER: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for THESE parts of SA
Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Weather conditions and UVB forecast Gauteng Temperature:...

Sustainable Tourism Practices in the Caribbean Region
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, addresses hundreds of travel advisors at the 4th Annual American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), at Sandals South Coast, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Among his audience (seated right to left at...

Taking Off: Saint Lucia Is Primed for Immersive Incentive Programs
Is it just me, or does everyone know someone who has traveled to Saint Lucia recently? The island in the East Caribbean stands out for its towering mountains, the Pitons; its lush interiors leading to dramatic waterfalls; and its postcard-worthy...

Delcer Centre Reopens ‘Stronger, Safer, Ready for Emergencies’
Residents of Delcer once again have access to their community health facility following the official reopening this week of the Delcer Wellness Centre. The centre underwent EC$843,000 in rehabilitation works under the OECS Regional Health Project,...

Saint Lucia Defers Landmark Energy Bill for Further Review
The Saint Lucian government has decided to delay a major piece of legislation aimed at transforming how the country keeps the lights on. The second reading of the Electricity Supply Bill was deferred in parliament this week. The proposed law is...

UWI Students Inspired to Pursue Research Careers Through Inaugural Surgical Robotics Programme at Leeds
A group of talented students from The University of the West Indies (UWI) recently participated in an inspiring eight-week summer school programme focused on surgical robotics at the University of Leeds. This unique initiative, known as the...

Cap Maison and Ladera Resort Launch Exclusive Two-Centre Recycled Glass Sculpting Experience
Cap Maison and Ladera Resort two of Saint Lucia’s most prestigious luxury properties, are proud to announce the launch of a unique, two-centre Recycled Glass Sculpting Experience, in collaboration with Solar Sands Experiences. This special event...

Saint Lucia’s Medical Surveillance Officer Participates In Health Workshop
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia continues to strengthen its public health surveillance systems with the participation of Medical Surveillance Officer Dr. Dana DaCosta Gomez, in a workshop to revise the first version of the “Guidance...

Saint Lucia’s $1.3B Gamble: Resort or Retreat from Reality?
- Advertisement - Castries, Saint Lucia – A’ila Resorts, a $1.3 billion development now rising on Mount Pimard in Rodney Bay, is being described as a turning point for Saint Lucia’s tourism and economy. First announced at the Caribbean Investment...

Little-visited Caribbean island is getting new £292,000,000 airport and first-ever direct UK flights
Dominica is set to be more accessible than ever (Picture: Getty Images) Tucked away in the Caribbean, a hidden treasure is about to open itself to more UK travellers. Dominica, the ‘Nature Island of the Caribbean’ has a new international airport...

Brokeret Becomes Top-Ranking Company Offering Incorporation Services in Saint Lucia
Dubai, UAE – August 2025 – Brokeret, a leading global provider of financial business solutions, has secured its position as a top-ranking company for Incorporation Services in Saint Lucia. With a growing demand for offshore company formation and...
The OAS is holding more meetings on the roadmap
Haiti - Politic : The OAS is holding more meetings on the roadmap 29/08/2025 09:45:44 On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Organization of American States (OAS) held high-level meetings in support of the Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti....

Are electric vehicles ready for Saint Lucia’s hills?
Can electric vehicles survive Saint Lucia’s mountainous terrain? This has been a burning question among car enthusiasts and potential buyers. Concerns include steep slopes that require more power, draining batteries faster than flat roads, and...

Why Saint Lucia struggles with water supply – and what’s being done to fix it
Saint Lucia’s water supply system faces a complex mix of challenges – from climate change and ageing infrastructure to the island’s varied terrain – that regularly disrupt service to households and businesses. In recent weeks, the Water and...

America hits the water to celebrate National Beach Day coast to coast
America hits the water this Aug. 30 to celebrate National Beach Day from coast to coast, with public events, cleanups and community gatherings taking over shorelines nationwide. The celebration spotlights the estimated 3.4 billion annual visits to...

Saint Lucia Sets Sights on Safer Coexistence with Fer-de-Lance
Saint Lucia is seeking to keep residents safe from its fer-de-lance snakes while finding ways to turn its natural resources into cash. The nation’s fer-de-lances (Bothrops caribbaeus) seem to be popping up in more places lately, including spots...