MANDEL: Toronto Police had gunman in sight before his second killing

Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Get the latest from Michele Mandel straight to your inbox Sign Up Evidence presented to court shows accused murderer Richard Edwin being interviewed by Toronto Police detectives after his arrest. (Ontario Superior...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – October 27, 2025

Happy Independence Day SVG October 27, 2025 Happy Independence Day to St. Vincent and the Grenadines! As the nation marks 46 years of independence, MPE joins the Caribbean and the wider world in saluting the Vincentian people and celebrating their...

Four SLASPA employees arrested following drug bust at Castries Port

Four individuals — all employees of the Saint Lucia Air and Seaports Authority (SLASPA) — have been arrested following an alleged drug bust at the Castries Port, St. Lucia Times has learnt. According to information received, the arrests stem from...

Baba, Stern & Friends give back to Gros Islet

In a match featuring a who’s who of Saint Lucian and Caribbean football, it was a Venus Cherry penalty that decided the second annual Baba, Stern & Friends Charity match. But the real winners on October 18 were three children’s organisations, to...

TEN FORMER CARIBBEAN LEADERS UNITE IN POWERFUL CALL FOR A “ZONE OF PEACE” AS U.S. STRIKES STIR REGIONAL FEARS

Amid escalating military tensions in Caribbean waters, former Heads of Government across the region issue an extraordinary joint statement urging diplomacy, restraint, and the preservation of the Caribbean’s legacy of peace. By Ricardo Brooks |...

Stuart joins regional call to keep Caribbean a ‘Zone of Peace’

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

Pop Star Finally Weds After 3-Year Engagement

Another pop star is officially off the market. Nathan Sykes of the British boy band The Wanted tied the knot with Charlotte Burke earlier this month, according to Daily Mirror. OK! reports that the two got married at St. Mary’s Church, Birdsall,...

Lucian Carnival 2026 launches in Miami

Dennery segment takes center stage at Lucian Carnival 2026 launch in Miami. Photo courtesy SLTA Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! The St. Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) says the...

SLUNCF and Republic Bank celebrate World Food Day with climate-smart agriculture showcase

The Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF) collaborated with Republic Bank (EC) Ltd. to celebrate World Food Day on October 16, 2025 with an engaging Grantee Exchange at Amb’s Harvest in La Croix Maingot. The event brought together...

Justin James Wins SLCF Classic Rated Chess Tournament

Sponsored . Justin James of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) emerged victorious at the Saint Lucia Chess Federation’s (SLCF) Classic Rated Chess Tournament, held over two days — Sunday, October 12th and 19th, 2025 — at the Cocoville...

Creole rhythms and global dreams: Boo, Sly call for cultural sound revolution

Creole Month celebrations would be incomplete without one essential element — music. The sounds of melodious voices, thumping drums, and strumming stringed instruments create an atmosphere that is uniquely Saint Lucian, unmatched anywhere else in...

Sayers, Limery: Wa ek wenn chimen (King and queen of the road)

Jason Sayers and Laura-Lynn Limery emerged victorious from the 2025 Kwéyòl 5K Run powered by Lucozade. The third edition of this landmark road running event, hosted by the Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA), attracted over 75 runners,...

RSLPF REPORTS MAJOR DRUG INTERCEPTION AT CASTRIES PORT, OPERATIONS INTENSIFY IN SOUFRIÈRE

The Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is maintaining its intensified efforts to curb the illegal drug trade through the island’s legal ports of entry, reporting a drug bust at the Castries port and continued operations in the Soufrière area.

Public assistance payments for October 2025 begin

The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment has announced the start of payments for the Public Assistance Program (PAP) for the month of October 2025. Payments commenced on Monday, October 27, 2025, and continue through Wednesday,...

Perreira calls for Haynes to replace Reifer as Windies’ batting coach

Respected veteran cricket commentator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira believes it is time for Cricket West Indies (CWI) to replace West Indies’ batting coach Floyd Reifer after a string of woeful performances by the team’s batsmen. Perreira has suggested...

Local butchers sharpen skills in specialty cuts training

Saint Lucia’s commitment to modernising its livestock sector and raising food safety standards was on full display with the successful conclusion of a three-day Specialty Cuts Training program. The initiative, held from August 5 to 7, 2025, aimed...

Sprint sensation Naomi London signs with PUMA

Saint Lucia’s sprinting scene just doubled its international shine. On Friday, October 10, teen sensation Naomi London announced she’s officially part of the PUMA family, making her the second Saint Lucian track and field athlete to ink a...

Rowley signs on to CARICOM ‘zone of peace’ declaration

KEJAN HAYNES Lead Editor - Newsgathering Former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley has added his signature to a joint declaration by ten former Caribbean leaders calling for the region to remain “a ‘zone of peace’ where the rule of law prevails”. In a...

PrimeXBT Expands MT5 Offering with ZeroStop Account, Delivering Greater Flexibility for Active Traders

Castries, Saint Lucia, October 21st, 2025, FinanceWire PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker, has introduced the ZeroStop account on MetaTrader 5, expanding its MT5 lineup to three account types: Standard, ZeroStop, and Pro. The new account...

Australia vs India: T20I series – teams, start, lineups, tickets, stream

India’s white-ball tour of Australia heads to Canberra and the T20s on Wednesday when the sides play the first of their five-game series in the format. The matches, which follow the one-day internationals (ODIs) between the sides, mark a crucial...