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Presidency Slams Critics, Says Tinubu’s Saint Lucia Visit Is Strategic, Rekindles African-Caribbean Ties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to Saint Lucia is a historic diplomatic milestone aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ties with the Caribbean nation, the presidency has said, while dismissing “misguided, mischievous, and uninformed”...

Island Challenge: Creating a foundation for Generational Health
Key stakeholders and organsiers of Island Challenge at the media launch Sandals Resorts International through its philanthropic arm – Sandals Foundation has collaborated with several corporate entities and supportive individuals to host the...

Saint Lucia Advances Gender-Based Violence Response
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – In a bold step to strengthen national emergency preparedness and gender-based violence (GBV) response, Saint Lucia hosted a pivotal two-day training workshop on May 26 and 27, 2025, at the Harbor Club in Rodney Bay....

Peter Obi: Tinubu’s Ill-Timed Trip To St. Lucia Shows This Administration’s Insensitivity, Lack Of Passion
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Saint Lucia, calling it an ill-timed and insensitive decision in the face of deepening national crises. This came as he had...

Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets
Bridgetown, Barbados: Caribbean tourism recorded 18.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2025, up nearly two per cent on last year and six per cent above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data presented at the CTO’s State of the Tourism...

Tinubu, Prime Minister Pierre to establish formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria, Saint Lucia
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre have committed to establishing formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. The two leaders discussed ongoing efforts toward this goal during President Tinubu’s...

Grenada foreign minister rejects US claims that Cuba’s medical missions are ‘forced labor’
Grenada’s foreign minister is pushing back on the U.S. State Department’s assertions that the eastern Caribbean nation, which has had a long-standing relationship with Cuba, is exploiting Cuban doctors and other medical professionals in order to...

St Lucia & Taiwan partner for $7M community projects
Saint Lucia to Benefit from $7 Million Taiwan-funded Community Enhancement Projects On June 2, 2025, the Government of Saint Lucia received a $7 million donation from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to address various social and developmental needs...

Tinubu Seeks Visa Waivers For OECS Officials, Deepens Ties With Saint Lucia
June 30, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States as part of Nigeria’s efforts to foster stronger ties with the region. Tinubu...

Nigeria And Saint Lucia Mulls Strong Diplomatic Ties
Ken Okeke President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre have committed to establishing formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. Both leaders discussed ongoing efforts toward this goal during President Tinubu’s...
Tinubu Claims Visit To Saint Lucia Is 'To Advance Prosperity For Nigerians, Build Bridge With Carribean Nations'
President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that the time has come for Africans and people of African origins worldwide to take charge of their shared destiny by forging stronger ties and working together for a prosperous future. He made the declaration...

Tinubu Addresses Joint Parliament In Saint Lucia
Speaking at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, Gros Islet, the Nigerian leader said the move was aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and enhancing Nigeria’s engagement with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean...

Carnival Venezia Cruise Ship: A Complete Guide
This article is part of a directory: Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Venezia is a "Fun Italian style" ship in Carnival Cruise Line’s Venice class. It joined the fleet in 2023 following a refit from Costa Venezia and began its inaugural sailings from...

Tinubu, Saint Lucia PM Seal Plan For Diplomatic Ties
President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre have committed to establishing formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. Both leaders discussed ongoing efforts toward this goal during President Tinubu’s courtesy visit...

Saint Lucia To Benefit From $7M Taiwan-Funded Projects
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – On June 2, the Government of Saint Lucia received a $7 million donation from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to address various social and developmental needs in communities throughout the island....

Dennery Residents and Participants of Faces of Development Summer Camp benefit from Free Health Screening
The Faces of Development Summer Camp has celebrated its fourth consecutive year with an impactful two-week programme. A key highlight was the community health fair, organised in partnership with the Dennery Hospital and held at the Clendon Mason...

Global Wellness Tourism Market Expanding To Reach USD 954.11 Billion By 2030 APAC Witnessing Fastest Growth Arizton
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Participants Of Faces Of Development Summer Camp And Residents Of Dennery Benefit From Free Health Screening And Education
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Faces of Development Summer Camp marked its fourth consecutive year with a dynamic and purpose-driven agenda centered around STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). This year’s program...

St Lucia monitoring new Covid-19 variant
CASTRIES – The Ministry of Health is urging the public to remain vigilant as health authorities monitor a newly identified COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1. The World Health Organisation (WHO) officially classified it as a “variant under monitoring” as...

Saint Lucia Is Booming: The Caribbean Island Just Had a Major Tourism Surge
The Pitons. The rainforest. The chocolate. Saint Lucia has long been a sought after place to visit in the Caribbean, from luxury resorts like Jade Mountain to romantic boutique hotels like the Hotel Chocolat. And demand for the self-styled “Helen...