Recommencement of Surgeries at National Eye Clinic: A New Milestone in Daily Eye Care Services

[Photo credit : MOH]Eye care services in Saint Lucia have been revitalized to meet the urgent needs of clients. For the past 25 years, the government of Saint Lucia has partnered with the Cuban government to provide essential healthcare, including...

Consultation confirms gaps in inclusion as Saint Lucia advances disability policy

A nationwide consultation to shape Saint Lucia’s forthcoming National Policy for Persons with Disabilities has concluded, revealing persistent gaps in inclusion and accessibility across key sectors. Led by the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice,...

Saint Lucian selected for prestigious UN human rights fellowship

The National Community Foundation (NCF) announced its Executive Director Vanya Reid-Hinkson has been selected to participate in the United Nations Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent, hosted by the Office of the United Nations High...

Final countdown for St Jude’s Hospital

The reconstruction of St Jude’s Hospital, one of the key healthcare facilities serving the south of Saint Lucia, is nearing completion after years of redevelopment. The project, led by the Rayneau Construction team, is now in its final stages as...

Saint Lucian recounts harrowing experience during Hurricane Melissa

Having escaped unscathed from the devastation left behind by Hurricane Melissa, Aura Charles is still struggling to come to grips with the terrifying experience of living through a Category 5 cyclone. Thirty-one-year-old Aura Charles describes her...

Saint Lucians are Definitely Not The Dumbest Caribbean Voters!

Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet There are times when the humans in us see things that we wish we didn’t, or never thought we would. At a time when the world is turning differently and the Caribbean and Latin American...

Saint Lucia Advances Its Roadmap For Pandemic Preparedness And Response

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia is taking proactive steps to strengthen its national preparedness for future health emergencies with a three-day Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan Development Workshop. The workshop, which was held...

NC State men’s soccer cruises past Louisville in ACC Tournament opener

No. 5 NC State men’s soccer opened its ACC championship bid with a commanding 3-0 win over Louisville, earning a chance to host one more ACC tournament game. To begin the tournament, the No. 3 seed Wolfpack (12-1-4, 4-1-3 ACC) ate away at the No....

Sargassum project, SARSEA, launched in St Lucia, DA fisheries minister attends

The official launch of the Sargassum Regional Strategies for Ecosystem-based Actions (SARSEA) initiative took place on October 28 in Saint Lucia, marked by the presence of numerous government officials, institutional leaders, and scientific...

Not just ‘madness’: What’s been missed around mental health

“Mate just mad.” For decades, that phrase echoed through Saint Lucian society, used to brush aside visible distress or abnormal behaviour. It was often the only language available to describe mental illness until a few years ago. In recent years,...

British National shot dead in Saint Lucia  

Saint Lucia: Kenrelle O’Flaherty, a 26-year-old British national was fatally shot in Garrand, Babonneau, Saint Lucia on October 28th, 2025. According to the information shared by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, officers from the Bobonneau...

Health Region 4 Walk To Support Breast Cancer Awareness

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – Residents from Micoud and surrounding communities recently joined forces and united to show support and celebrate breast cancer survivors and fighters with a 5k walk in the community of Micoud. The 5k walk which...

Honduras reveals China’s cracks

The Honduran elections seem to have put China on defense. The promises of trade and aid have failed to materialize, industries are frustrated, and leading candidate Salvador Nasralla, who has increased his lead in the polls, has caused Beijing to...

St. Lucia, Dominica PMs endorse Gonsalves for 6th term

Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit and his St. Lucian counterpart, Phillip Pierre, have endorsed Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves for a sixth term as Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Skerrit and Pierre, who, like...

At the intersection of neuroscience and coaching, a Saint Lucian voice emerges

Earlier this year, when Certified Neuro-Behavioural Coach Sarah Joseph noticed that an international brain health conference was seeking speakers for its upcoming event, she knew it would be a leap of faith to submit her name for consideration....

Beijing’s Reactive Diplomacy: How Honduras Exposed Beijing’s Fragile Influence

When a superpower begins to chase its own allies, something deeper is breaking. That’s what’s happening right now in Honduras, where China’s sudden rush of promises and publicity reveals not strength, but anxiety. Two years ago, Honduras cut ties...

Growing More Than Just Crops: Composting at BCF

Sponsored | Article continues below [Photo credit :GOSL]The Taiwanese Technical Mission, in collaboration with the Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA), is successfully cultivating a new era of sustainability at the Bordelais...

Singapore vs. Saint Lucia: A Tale of Integrity and Lost Opportunities

Over the years, numerous comparisons have been drawn between Singapore and Saint Lucia – two nations similar in size yet vastly different in development and governance. What many fail to acknowledge, however, is that the fundamental cause of this...

Ministry of Health strengthens defenses with new pandemic preparedness plan

Saint Lucia is significantly bolstering its capacity to manage future health crises by developing a comprehensive Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan. The initiative started in a critical three-day workshop held from October 21 to 23, aimed at...

Saint Lucia Launches “Come To Your Senses” Winter Campaign

This winter, Saint Lucia is calling travelers to feel the Caribbean in a deeply meaningful way with its new destination campaign: “Come To Your Senses.” Rooted in inspiration from the island’s lush landscapes, undeniable romance and tranquil...