OPINION: Nuts and bolts of Caricom ‘free movement’ for Saint Lucia in the future (Part 1)

By Rahym R. Augustin-Joseph About two weeks ago, amid the political campaigning in Saint Lucia, four CARICOM countries – Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines – leapfrogged the region. They implemented full freedom of...

Saint Lucia steps onto the world stage with three FIFA appointments

ZURICH, Switzerland — In a milestone achievement for Saint Lucian football, three of the island’s football figures have been appointed to standing committees of FIFA, the world’s governing body for the sport. - Advertisement - The appointments,...

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...

Work remains to reduce human trafficking in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia has been placed on the US Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Tier 2 Watch List, a move that highlights the United States’ concerns about enforcement, victim protection, and a lack of demonstrable increases...

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...

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...

ST. LUCIA-AID-Government to sign loan agreement with OPEC Fund

Saint Lucia Cricket HPC to be revamped to match West Indies standards

A new era for domestic cricket is nigh with the revamping of the Saint Lucia Cricket High Performance Centre (SLCHPC) in alignment with international standards. This is according to Wayne Auguste, president of the Saint Lucia National Cricket...

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...

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...

OPEC Fund approves US$20 million loan for Saint Lucia’s highway project

The OPEC Fund for International Development has approved a US$20 million loan to Saint Lucia to help finance Section 1 of the Sir Julian R. Hunte Highway Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity between Castries...

CIBC and Helen’s Daughters launch multi-year initiative

In a move poised to enhance regional economic development and gender relations, Helen’s Daughters has formally announced a multi-year partnership with CIBC Caribbean Bank. This collaboration will provide sustained funding for Helen’s Daughters’...

MANDEL: Psychiatrist says killer of two Toronto strangers not criminally responsible

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Crime Toronto & GTA Gunman told psychiatrist he had to shoot two strangers or white supremacists would kill him and bomb his family in Jamaica and St. Lucia A still of Superior Court video evidence shows Elijah Mahepath...

West Indies suffer heavy defeat in series decider against Bangladesh

The West Indies fell to a crushing defeat in the third and final match of the series in Mirpur against Bangladesh on October 23. The series decider saw the hosts clinch the contest 2–1. The Men in Maroon were under pressure from the outset. By the...

Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Plans To Increase Grant Funding For YEA

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has promised to increase the budgetary allocation for the grant component of Youth Economy Agency due to overwhelming demand. Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Phillip J....

St. Lucians Appointed to FIFA Standing Committees

Sponsored Ms. Examin Philbert The St. Lucia football community is proving once again that St. Lucia has the capacity to move up the ranks in the regional football environment. The Saint Lucia Football Association Inc. (SLFA) has announced that...

ST. LUCIA JOINS THE WORLD IN OBSERVING WORLD STANDARDS DAY

St. Lucia joined the international community in the observance of World Standards Day on Tuesday, 14th October. Commerce Minister Emma Hippolyte says St. Lucia’s active participation in international standards for a range of goods and services is...

Saint Lucia Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara

Rabat – Weeks before the Security Council’s vote on a new resolution, many countries took to the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee to reaffirm their confidence that the Moroccan Autonomy Plan is the only possible way to end the dispute over...

CCJ dismisses appeal by St. Lucia’s opposition leader

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Wednesday dismissed an appeal brought by the Opposition Leader in St. Lucia, Allen Chastanet, challenging the withdrawal of customs violation proceedings against...

Two Saint Lucian stars return home on holiday

Saint Lucia’s internationally acclaimed actor, Joseph Marcell, is enjoying a well-deserved visit to his homeland following a recent performance in Scotland. The star, best known for his role as Geoffrey Butler on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is...