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Agri-Innovation Competition Held In Observance Of World Food Day
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – With an aim to improve student-interest in agricultural science, the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA), has introduced an agri-innovation...

How a 'humble' local newspaper reporter helped expose a £400m Caribbean property scam endorsed by Phil Spencer, Liverpool Football Club and tennis legend Pat Cash
A gripping new Daily Mail podcast tells the extraordinary story of Jon Austin, an 'old-school' local news reporter who helped expose one of Britain's biggest property frauds - endorsed by Liverpool FC, Phil Spencer and Pat Cash. Thousands of...

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...

Saint Lucia launches road safety campaign
Saint Lucians are being urged to exercise caution on the roads through the newly launched National Road Safety Project. Officially launched on Wednesday, October 8, the initiative targets dangerous driving behaviours such as speeding, mobile phone...
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...

Home Care Providers In Saint Lucia Receive Permanent Tenure
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – A total of 667 Home Care Providers converged at the National Cultural Centre last week, to receive letters of permanent employment. Their transition to permanent tenure effectively ended a system where Home Care...

Saint Lucia emerges as a leader in authentic, nature-focused Caribbean tourism
8 October 2025 Saint Lucia is emerging as a key player in the Caribbean’s changing tourism landscape, tapping into rising demand for authentic, immersive, and sustainable travel. Tourists enjoy the lush landscapes of Saint Lucia Often called the...
St. Lucia OPINION: What cannabis legislation can teach us about foreign direct investment (Part 1)
(St. Lucia Times) – More often than not, when you hear the vox populi describe the intrinsic issues and drawbacks of foreign direct investment and development, they note among other things that the investors come in without capital, they receive...

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...

Experts: The key ‘unknowns’ of overshooting the 1.5C global-warming limit
Last week, around 180 scientists, researchers and legal experts gathered in Laxenburg, Austria to attend the first-ever international conference focused on the controversial topic of climate “overshoot”. This hypothesised scenario would see global...

Saint Lucian entrepreneur secures US$54K Grant for BizConnect initiative
Michelle Samuel’s upcoming BizConnect Caribbean programme is gearing up to make a meaningful impact and it’s happening right here in Saint Lucia. Samuel, founder and CEO of SLUDTERA as well as the programme lead for BizConnect, recently secured...

New CCJ Guyanese judge Arif Bulkan lauded for contributions
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 October 2025, 21:31 by Writer CCJ Judge Arif Bulkan receiving his oath of office from President of Irfaan Ali Newly-appointed judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Guyanese Dr Arif Bulkan was hailed for his...

Dreading the cold weather? Here are 10 cruises for winter sun
When winter’s well and truly set in, the nights are long and your vitamin D — not to mention your mood — needs a boost, a cruise in the sunshine is the answer. Nip to the Canaries for a week of island-hopping or jump on a flight to Miami for a...

The Absolute Best Hotels In St. Lucia
St. Lucia has long been one of the most popular places for holidaymakers looking to unwind, and for good reason. With beautiful beaches, lush, exotic greenery, tranquil sunsets and breathtaking views thanks to the infamous Piton Peaks, a UNESCO...

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...

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....

Saint Lucia, Cambodia Establish Diplomatic Relations
Saint Lucia’s foreign ministry is touting its new diplomatic ties with Cambodia as a step toward deeper cooperation on tourism, climate resilience and investment. The formal agreement, signed on September 26 during the 80th session of the United...

Prime Minister Pierre Chairs First CARICOM Climate Change and Finance Meeting
Sponsored | Article continues below ↓ . As Chair of the CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Climate Change and Climate Finance, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre yesterday convened regional Heads of Government and climate partners for...

Tallawah Sent Lisi dance camp empowers Saint Lucian artists
Saint Lucian dance practitioners are now better equipped to tell stories through their art form following the Tallawah Sent Lisi (TSL) dance camp. This initiative, held on September 28, was presented by Tallawah Caribe, a regional movement for...

Financing secured for Castries–Gros Islet highway expansion
The Government of Saint Lucia has officially secured financing for the long-awaited expansion of the Castries–Gros Islet Highway, a major infrastructure project expected to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety along the island’s busiest...