‘CCRAF on the Road’ brings regional agriculture movement to Saint Lucia

The Caribbean Community Resilient Agriculture Forum (CCRAF) is hitting the road for the first time in Saint Lucia, taking its message of climate-smart farming and community resilience directly to those driving change on the ground. The initiative,...

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,...

National Eye Clinic in Saint Lucia resumes surgeries

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs in Saint Lucia has announced surgeries have resumed at the National Eye Clinic. This marks a significant milestone in the delivery of daily eye care services in the public health sector,...

Farmers, exporters warn of trouble beneath Saint Lucia’s sea moss boom

Saint Lucia’s sea moss farmers and exporters are urging authorities to speed up efforts to regulate and standardise the fast-growing industry, warning that the country’s once-premium product is losing value amid weak oversight and intensifying...

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...

Preservation through participation, Quadrille’s place in hearts and homes

“Especially men — we have a crisis in Saint Lucia where the men refuse to dance,” joked Jason Bachelor Joseph. It’s the wake of Joseph’s recently wrapped 14th annual Dansé Kwòdril [Quadrille] sessions held at the JQ Rodney Bay Mall. The weekly...

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...

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...

HEALTH MINISTER: UWP INSURANCE PLAN A “BLUFF”

Health Minister Moses Jn. Baptiste has pushed back strongly against the United Workers’ Party (UWP) S.O.S. (“Seven to Save our Saint Lucia”) National Health Insurance Plan, dismissing its $75,000 coverage proposal as financially unsustainable.

UK ADVENTURERS TAKE ON ISLAND CHALLENGE TO SUPPORT SAINT LUCIA’S BABY UNIT

Thirty adventurers from the United Kingdom are trading comfort for challenge in Saint Lucia—taking on grueling runs, rainforest treks, and sea kayaking—all to help save the island’s tiniest patients. Ahead of the Sandals Foundation’s high-octane...

Saint Lucia pushes for healthier school meals through Regional Nutrition Workshop

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with the EU-Caribbean Nutrition (EU-CaN) initiative and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), recently hosted a two-day nutrition workshop at the Harbor Club Hotel in...

Saint Lucia psychic retreat review: How travelling 4000+ miles opened up my third eye (and heart)

Saint Lucia isn’t just another dreamy Caribbean island shrouded in white-sand beaches, wild jungle trails and those iconic Pitons you’ve seen all over your Instagram (side note: they are worth seeing, but more on that below). It’s also a place to...

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...

SANDALS GRANDE ST. LUCIAN HOSTS STAFF HEALTH FAIR TO BOOST WELLNESS AND MORALE

The Saint Lucia Labour Party’s endorsed candidate for Choiseul–Saltibus, Keithson Charles, says his campaign is rooted in service, community empowerment, and opportunities for young people. Speaking on “Chill and Chat” with Maundy Lewis on Tuesday...

Three Saint Lucians appointed to prestigious FIFA committees

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia, (CMC) – In an unprecedented moment for Caribbean football, three distinguished Saint Lucians have earned coveted appointments to the standing committees of FIFA, the world’s football governing body. The appointments,...

SAINT LUCIA PRIORITIZES CRISIS CARE ON WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

Saint Lucia observed World Mental Health Day against a backdrop of global crises, with officials stressing the urgent need to strengthen mental health support systems during times of catastrophe and emergency.

Saint Lucia Observes World Mental Health Day

Dr. Naomie Jn Baptiste – Director, Mental Health Services St. Lucia and the rest of the world commemorated World Mental Health Day {October 10} with the aim of raising awareness about mental health priorities. The day also calls for greater...

SAINT LUCIA JOINS GLOBAL OBSERVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL

October 11, is recognized as International Day of the Girl under the theme, “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis” which focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face, promote girls’ empowerment...

Longevity travel emerges as the new goal for wellness-focused travelers

Longevity travel is the ticket everyone suddenly wants stamped. Cultural experiences inspired by the Blue Zones are becoming signature add-ons that give trips authenticity and staying power. With more than half of Americans willing to spend on...

SAINT LUCIA LAUNCHES NEW SYSTEM TO MONITOR HEALTH THREATS ON CRUISE SHIPS.

Saint Lucia is stepping up its health security measures for the tourism sector with the Caribbean Vessel Surveillance System, a new tool designed to detect and respond to health threats on cruise and other international vessels in real time....