ST. LUCIA PM URGES RSS UNIT HEADS TO PROMOTE ‘ZERO TOLERANCE FOR CRIME’ FROM AN EARLY AGE

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre urged the heads of the Regional Security System (RSS) to adopt a zero tolerance approach to crime from the start, focusing on early life and the recruitment process to help deter individuals from a life of crime....

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with PAHO hosts a Five-Day Workshop to Enhance Saint Lucia’s National Expertise in Mental Health Advocacy

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – In a continued effort to enhance the quality, accessibility, and human rights-based delivery of mental health services across Saint Lucia, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with...

Older Persons Around Saint Lucia Recognized and Celebrated for Invaluable Contributions to Families, Communities and Society

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – Wednesday, October 1st, was observed globally as International Day of Older Persons. With this in mind and joining the global community, the Elderly Affairs Unit within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly...

HEALTH MINISTER: UWP INSURANCE PLAN A “BLUFF”

Health Minister Moses Jn. Baptiste has pushed back strongly against the United Workers’ Party (UWP) S.O.S. (“Seven to Save our Saint Lucia”) National Health Insurance Plan, dismissing its $75,000 coverage proposal as financially unsustainable.

‘CCRAF on the Road’ brings regional agriculture movement to Saint Lucia

The Caribbean Community Resilient Agriculture Forum (CCRAF) is hitting the road for the first time in Saint Lucia, taking its message of climate-smart farming and community resilience directly to those driving change on the ground. The initiative,...

CARIBBEAN SECURITY LEADERS MEET IN SAINT LUCIA TO BOOST REGIONAL COOPERATION

Senior security officials from across the Caribbean have gathered in Saint Lucia this week for a high-level Regional Security System meeting, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance intelligence sharing, and bolster the collective...

St. Lucia cycling legend Jean Louis dies in vehicular accident

ONTARIO, Canada, (CMC) – Saint Lucia cycling legend Jean Louis passed away over the weekend after being involved in a vehicular accident here in Burlington. According to reports, Louis was hit by a vehicle while riding on Friday, and was...

PRIME MINISTER PIERRÉ FOCUSES ON GOVERNMENT RECORD AMID POLITICAL CONTROVERSY

Saint Lucia joined the rest of the world in observing World Post Day on October 9th, a day that highlights the vital role postal services continue to play in connecting people, supporting businesses, and driving economic growth — even in an...

HEALTH MINISTER WARNS OPPOSITION’S INSURANCE PLAN COULD STRAIN ECONOMY

The Health Minister is urging Saint Lucians to look closely at the opposition’s proposed health insurance plan, warning it could place a heavy financial burden on the economy. Moses Jn Baptiste says the government’s Universal Health Coverage...

Saint Lucian cricket mourns the loss of a grassroots giant

Saint Lucia’s local cricket fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its own. Junior Derose, a coach at the Saint Lucia Cricket High Performance Centre, tragically lost his life in a vehicular accident in Dennery over the weekend. Earlier this...

Saint Lucian MMA enters a new era with Battleground Exhibition Classic

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Saint Lucia entered a new era with the hosting of the Battleground Exhibition Classic at the Beausejour Indoor Facility on Sunday afternoon, October 19. The event served as a precursor to the upcoming Saint Lucia...

NBA rosters feature a record 135 international players, including 23 from Canada

Basketball keeps getting more global. The NBA season opens Tuesday, and the league's opening night rosters show a record 135 players who were born outside the United States , including a league-leading 23 from Canada. Basketball keeps getting more...

Record-tying 135 international players on NBA rosters

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left, from Greece) and Nikola Jokic (from Serbia) are two of the record-tying number of international players on NBA rosters. • Download the NBA App • Amex 2025-26 Season Preview NEW YORK – The National Basketball...

Taiwan’s 114th National Day Joyously Celebrated in Saint Lucia

. The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosted a vibrant and memorable reception in Saint Lucia to commemorate the 114th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), highlighting the enduring friendship between the two nations. While...

Secrets Resorts hosts sendoff party for Miss Saint Lucia Universe

Secrets Saint Lucia Resorts and Spa on October 17 hosted a royal bon voyage for Saint Lucia’s Miss Universe delegate Shianne Smith. Smith will be among more than 100 delegates participating in the 74th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled for...

National Eye Clinic in Saint Lucia resumes surgeries

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs in Saint Lucia has announced surgeries have resumed at the National Eye Clinic. This marks a significant milestone in the delivery of daily eye care services in the public health sector,...

Saint Lucian boxing delegation heads to Guadeloupe

A dynamic team of six boxers and two coaches will represent Saint Lucia at the 1st Annual Open International Boxing Tournament in Guadeloupe, set to take place from October 25-26, 2025. The Saint Lucia Boxing Association (SLBA) confirmed the...

Saint Lucian turns passion into purpose teaching Kwéyòl to a new generation

Centuries ago, on the plantations of colonial Saint Lucia, a language was born out of survival. French met African, mixed with English, and evolved into something entirely its own. A tongue of resistance, rhythm, and resilience. That language...

Political “Maypwe”

There is no doubt that the political platforms, every “silly season,” have gotten progressively worse and shows no signs of getting better. Actually, if anything, the signs all point to this unfortunate situation getting even worse before it gets...

Farmers, exporters warn of trouble beneath Saint Lucia’s sea moss boom

Saint Lucia’s sea moss farmers and exporters are urging authorities to speed up efforts to regulate and standardise the fast-growing industry, warning that the country’s once-premium product is losing value amid weak oversight and intensifying...