ST. LUCIA DRAFTS BIOSAFETY LEGISLATION TO REGULATE MODIFIED ORGANISMS

The government is moving to establish a National Biosafety Framework to regulate the entry and exit of living modified organisms. A workshop with key government agencies this week advanced the draft legislation, which aims to protect the...

Island Challenge Aims to Raise £100K in Saint Lucia for Neonatal Care

From October 17-20, Saint Lucia will host the third edition of the Island Challenge, an endurance-based initiative that combines athletic grit with philanthropy to raise funds for neonatal healthcare. The event, coordinated by the Sandals...

Sports News | Saint Lucia Kings Fall to Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 1, Set for Second Chance Against Knight Riders

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): In a hard-fought Qualifier 1 clash of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, the Saint Lucia Kings' campaign took a hit as they were defeated by the Guyana Amazon Warriors by 14 runs at the Providence...

Saint Lucia Holds Walk In Observance of Caribbean Wellness Day

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – As part of a series of activities in observance of Caribbean Wellness Day and a call for action to confront non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly...

IYANOLA WOMBANHOOD CAMPAIGNS FOR PCOS AWARENESS AND WOMEN’S HEALTH EDUCATION IN SAINT LUCIA

Iyanola Wombanhood is stepping up its campaign to raise awareness about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Saint Lucia, urging women to get screened early and pushing for national conversations about women’s health. The group says September —...

Vieux-Fort Comprehensive Secondary School Hosts Health Expo In Saint Lucia

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The fight against chronic illnesses is starting at the school level, as the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs continues to bring the message of healthy living to Saint Lucia’s youth. On Friday...

Saint Lucia’s media fraternity mourns the loss of Tony Paul

The media landscape of Saint Lucia is in mourning following the sudden passing of veteran broadcaster Tony Paul, who died in the early hours of Sunday September 7, 2025. His death has left fans, family, and colleagues stunned, struggling to come...

SAINT LUCIA FOCUSES ON HEALTHIER DIETS FOR 2025 CARIBBEAN WELLNESS DAY – REPORT TO BE EDITED

The spotlight focuses on healthier diets for the 2025 observance of caribbean wellness day. On saturday, september 13th, saint lucia joined the rest of the region to commemorate caribbean wellness day under the theme: “engage, empower, elevate”...

Saint Lucian sprinter: Alfred out of world 200m with hamstring strain

Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred, who won bronze in the women's world 100m, will not race in the 200m in Tokyo because of a hamstring strain, her country's federation said. "The decision was made to prioritise Julien's health and long-term...

‘Are you okay?’: Saint Lucia’s call to talk about suicide

September 10 was observed globally as Suicide Prevention Day, a moment to pause and reflect on the quiet battles people carry, often unseen. In a small island like Saint Lucia, where every loss ripples across families and communities, the call to...

Saint Lucia breaks ground on landmark $143m Halls of Justice

Construction is underway on the Halls of Justice in Castries, a $143 million project expected to bolster Saint Lucia’s judicial system by housing major courts under one roof for the first time. Construction is scheduled to take two years and is...

St. Lucia Strikes Down Colonial-Era Sodomy Law, Marking Major Win For LGBTQ Rights In The Caribbean

LGBT and Saint Lucia flag on concrete wall getty “These provisions... exacerbate, if not condone, the stigmatisation of homosexual persons in civil society and engender feelings of hostility fueled by persons who are inclined to take the moral...

The Failing State of Governance in St. Lucia Under the Philip J. Pierre SLP Administration

Good governance rests on clear pillars: transparency, accountability, honesty, and integrity. These principles form the bedrock of public trust and sustained national development. Unfortunately, under the Philip J. Pierre administration of the...

SLASPA HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL WALK FOR MILES TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND CHARITY

SLASPA is celebrating the third year of its flagship Walk for Miles initiative. The event began as a way to raise awareness about healthy living through exercise and to raise funds for charitable causes. The St. Lucia Air and Seaports Authority...

CPL 2025: Epic Showdown: Will It Be Chicken Curry vs. Curry Chicken In The 2025 Finals?

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Sept. 18, 2025: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 is down to the wire — and fans are buzzing with one big question: will this year’s final feature chicken curry or curry chicken? Cricket fans...

Saint Lucia Participates In Regional Meeting On National Programs For Venomous Animal Accidents

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – A high-level Regional Meeting of National Programs for Venomous Animals Accidents in Latin America and the Caribbean REDPEVA was held from August 21-22, 2025 at the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, Brazil where...

Allen Chastanet Outlines UWP’s Seven New Policies to ‘Save Our Saint Lucia’

Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet With a committed team of seasoned campaigners and some ‘fresh blood’ in its camp, the United Workers Party (UWP) unveiled a bold vision for the future of Saint Lucia at its Massive National Public Meeting in...

Why Would Saint Lucia’s PM Rush to Ring the Elections Bell?

Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet Funny things always happen in Caribbean elections politics, but perhaps the most-hilarious to date is how Saint Lucia’s Opposition United Workers Party (UWP) continues living in its...

Caribbean Clinicians to Revolutionize HIV Prevention Strategies

Caribbean Healthcare to Leaders Converge in Miami for Transformative HIV Training to Fast-Track 95-95-95 Targets The Pan-Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), in collaboration with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine...

Climate change impact on distribution of the Saint Lucia fer-de-lance highlighted at regional meeting

Saint Lucia’s Senior Medical Officer for Urgent Care and Health Disaster Management, Dr Delphina Vernor, says insights gained at a recent regional meeting in Brazil will directly inform the nation’s clinical protocols and public education efforts...