Cruise crew member dies after 'accident on board'

A crew member died onboard a P&O Cruises ship this week. The cruise line confirmed the death of an employee on its Arvia ship "following an accident on board” on Oct. 26, but did not share additional information. “Our thoughts and prayers are with...

Midshipman Philbert James recalled for his eloquence, leadership, scholarship

Kyle Philbert James, the midshipman who was found dead near the Naval Academy earlier this month, was an eloquent child, a scholar who was often the only Black student in his classes and a leader whose interests ranged from cross country to...

OMYRA set to thrill audiences at Caribbean cinemas premiere

Saint Lucian filmmaker Elijah Anatole is set to debut his latest cinematic creation, OMYRA, at Caribbean Cinemas on Sunday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m., a one-night-only event. - Advertisement - Billed as Saint Lucia’s first psychological thriller,...

Meet the French Toast club (it’s not about the breakfast food)

UR’s French Toast club, officially recognized as an organization in Fall 2024, aims to share the language and culture of the Francophone world without any expectations of prospective members understanding or speaking French. Despite the club’s...

Comment on Discover Dominica officials say ‘based on reviews from public’ WCMF25 was a success by Commentator

Scene from Asa Bantan’s PerformanceChief Executive Officer (CEO) of Discover Dominica Authority (DDA), Marva Williams, is reporting a successful staging of the 25th Edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), which took place from Friday,...

Very strong mag. 6.0 earthquake - Leeward Islands on Monday, Oct 27, 2025, at 12:55 pm (Universal Time) - information

Very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake at unknown depth 27 Oct 12:57 UTC: First to report: VolcanoDiscovery after 2 minutes. 27 Oct 13:03: Now using data updates from GFZ ... [show all] ...27 Oct 13:03: Now using data updates from EMSC 27 Oct 13:03:...

CSME skills certificate opens doors across Caribbean

Business Newsday 50 Minutes Ago Flags representing Caricom nations were hoisted at the flag raising ceremony during the Forty-Fifth Regular Conference of Caricom Heads of Government in 2023. - FILE PHOTO/ Angelo Marcelle Imagine leaving home with...

Food, rum festival leaves a good taste

A three-day celebration of food and fun saw rum, music and recipes flow across Tortola. The Village Cay and Rhythm and Sands Food, Wine and Rum Festival included an international competition for chefs from across the Caribbean as well as a...

RSS meeting discussed regional security threats

Attendees at the meeting (GDF photo) GDF Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan joined Executive Director of the Regional Security System (RSS), Rear Admiral Errington Shurland, along with Security Chiefs from across the RSS member states and...

PM Skerrit hails Gonsalves as ‘irreplaceable leader’

Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has unequivocally praised St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ralph Gonsalves, declaring him an irreplaceable political figure with unmatched dedication to people’s welfare. Speaking after a tour of a modern...

SIR JOHN COMPTON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION CHARITY DINNER

A high-profile charitable gala at the Sandals Grande Resort, commemorating the centenary of founding Prime Minister Sir John Compton, successfully raised funds dedicated to continuing his legacy of national service. The event, which drew...

Mecca, Dupes score credits on Mahalia’s new Luvergirl EP

Saint Lucian artists Dupes and Mecca are featured writers on Luvergirl, the latest EP by Mahalia, the British MOBO-winning and Grammy- and BRIT-nominated singer. Dupes is credited as a writer on two songs on the seven-track project, released in...

Estephane says he’s ‘for all’ as SLP candidate for Babonneau

Supporters from all 17 constituencies descended on the Caribbean Cinemas Parking Lot this past weekend as the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) officially launched John Paul Estephane as its candidate for Babonneau ahead of the next general election....

UWP’S STEPHEN FEVRIER APOLOGIZES AMID BACKLASH OVER JULIEN ALFRED SPIKES REMARK

A political firestorm has ignited in Saint Lucia after United Workers Party (UWP) candidate Stephen Fevrier in a leaked audio on the campaign trail seemingly questioned the us$75,000 auction bid for Olympic champion Julien Alfred’s running spikes....

One from 15 leaves nought

145 When Dr Eric Williams, the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, pronounced in 1962 that “one from ten leaves nought” to mark his nation’s withdrawal from the West Indies Federation, he gave voice to an era-defining fracture — an...

THE SAGA CONTINUES | Hilaire – “I am looking forward to the next judgement”

Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire has profited the opportunity to address the media as it relates to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) decision in the...

OECS stands with Grenada as it navigates imponderable currents

by Linda Straker Grenada to answer request to temporarily install radar and US military assets on or near Grenada National Heroes Day celebration held on 20 October due to inclement weather National Hero title can be awarded to any citizen of...

Citizenship by Investment Programme: Billions in revenue but questions remain about local protections

Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) has emerged as one of the country’s most significant non-tax revenue streams, attracting foreign investors with promises of a second passport and investment opportunities. Yet, as the...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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Customs porter charged with drug importation and document offences

A customs porter has been charged in connection with the alleged importation of controlled drugs through the Vieux Fort Port. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, through its Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit (GNF), has formally charged Christian...