Port police officer Yannick Leon charged, remanded in $1.3m drug bust

Port police officer Yannick Leon has been charged and remanded in custody in connection with the importation of narcotics valued at more than $1.3 million. Leon appeared before the First District Court earlier this week, where he was remanded...

A Taste of Martinique: Wrecks, Reefs, and Rum

On my first night in Martinique, I ate lionfish ceviche to the sound of soothing surf and a man in short shorts pouring rum as if it were holy water. It was an introduction I hadn’t expected, especially on a dive trip. If I had to describe...

PIERRE CALLS FOR REGIONAL UNITY

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has reaffirmed Saint Lucia’s commitment to regional unity and peace amid growing tensions in the Caribbean and international concerns about security in regional waters. Tensions between the United States and...

Ladelin (Delcer) Women Farmers Association Receives Irrigation Equipment from TTM

H.E. Nicole Su, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, joins members of the Ladelin (Delcer) Women Farmers Association, and other officials for a group photo following the handover ceremony on Friday, October 17, 2015. (Photo credit: TTM) Members of...

The 7 best places to snorkel in the Caribbean

The Caribbean’s obvious draw is its year-round balmy waters, sunny climes and bespeckled beaches, but the real allure lies below the surface. Think sublime encounters with marine flora and fauna unabated in color and activity, enough to animate...

Multiple SLASPA employees charged in $705K drug bust

Three employees of the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) have been arrested and charged in connection with a major drug bust at Port Castries, following an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force...

BOCAGE PRIMARY CELEBRATES NEW LUNCH PAVILION AND PLAYHOUSE THROUGH TAIWAN PARTNERSHIP

Students and staff at Bocage Primary School now have a reason to celebrate! A brand-new Lunch Pavilion and Playhouse were officially handed over today, thanks to a partnership between the Government of Saint Lucia and the Government of the...

DIGITAL LITERACY CRUCIAL IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Saint Lucia Teachers’ Union brought the curtains down on Teachers’ Appreciation Week with a spirited rally on World Teachers’ Day, Sunday, October 5th. The event celebrated the vital role of educators in national development while calling for...

Annou Palé Kwéyòl

Jounen Kwéyòl is meant to mark a special occasion on the cultural calendar of events of St. Lucia and was designed to celebrate our rich French heritage but what does it represent to a population that is increasingly losing interest in what is...

CARICOM Chief Urges Global Action on Soaring Insurance Costs for Island States

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has called for urgent global cooperation to address the rising cost of insurance in the tourism sector of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Speaking during a high-level panel at the 6th Global...

The Top 10 Golf Courses In The World, According To Golfweek—Where To Stay And How To Play

Old Course at St Andrews Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa I grew up with a father who was heavily invested in golf. My childhood was spent living in a home on the 14th hole of a popular golf course in Northern California. I would spend hours...

CARICOM SG calls on global support to lower insurance costs for islands vulnerable to hurricanes

Dominica News Online - Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 at 9:41 AM Secretary General Dr. Carla BarnettCARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation to address the escalating costs of insurance in...

Windies claim first T20I against Bangladesh

The West Indies have taken a 1-0 lead against Bangladesh following their victory in the first T20 International of the three-match Dutch-Bangla Bank Series. The fixture was played on October 27 in front of a packed house at the Bir Shreshtho...

OECS to benefit from lower insulin prices

Health policymakers and senior health officials from across the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) gathered in Grenada this week for the 38th OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service (PPS) Policy Board meeting and the 11th Council of...

Why MCG showdown shapes as World Cup dress rehearsal

Some of Australia's emerging white-ball superstars are set to be tested in front of the biggest crowd they have played in front of, with a sold-out MCG clash with India shaping as a potential World Cup final dress rehearsal. Even the return of...

Nigeria’s Absence at UNGA: Implications for Global Engagement

Background Since assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has positioned Nigeria as a central actor in Africa’s development and diplomacy. However, for the second consecutive year, he will not attend the United Nations General...

St. Thomas University Partners with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to Aid Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica, St. Thomas University (STU), located in Miami Gardens, FL, is proud to announce a new partnership with Global Empowerment...

WORKERS’ CREDIT UNION AND MISS PITON MALTA PARTNER FOR COMMUNITY GIVEBACK

The Saint Lucia Workers’ Credit Union partnered with a contestant of the 2025 Miss Good Deeds pageant to give back to those most in need as part of their activities for international credit union day. The union and the contestant fed and donated...

Perreira backs Haynes for batting coach role, urges CWI to act before New Zealand tour

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Renowned Caribbean cricket commentator Joseph “Reds” Perreira has made a passionate plea for Cricket West Indies (CWI) to part ways with current batting coach Floyd Reifer, citing persistent failures with the regional team’s...

Freundel Stuart joins former CARICOM leaders in call for Caribbean ‘Zone of Peace’

Former Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has joined ten of his CARICOM counterparts in a united appeal for the Caribbean to remain a “Zone of Peace,” warning against the growing militarisation of regional waters and the threat of foreign...