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Saint Lucia to Benefit from $7 Million Taiwan-funded Community Enhancement Projects
. A $7 million donation has been received from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to address various social and developmental needs in communities throughout the island. The funding was made official yesterday. Taiwan has embraced the Phillip J...

Saint Lucia Labour Party extends fraternal greetings to Dominica Labour Party on 70th anniversary
Phillip J Pierre -Photo credit: our.todayPrime Minister of Saint Lucia, Phillip J. Pierre, and the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) have extended warm fraternal greetings to the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) as it celebrates its 70th anniversary,...

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...

Saint Lucia Pumped Up to Host CAC Bodybuilding
The 2025 Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships, the 52nd iteration of this competition, is coming to Saint Lucia in September. It’s the first time that Saint Lucia will host CAC, after enjoying success at the...

St Lucia mourns passing of Soca Queen Nicole ‘Nicki’ David
Tributes have flooded social media in reaction to the news of the passing of Nicole ‘Nicki’ David at age 51. David disclosed that she’d been diagnosed with cancer late last year and had expressed gratitude for the love and support she received...

President Tinubu’s visit to Saint Lucia: A strategic gateway to the Caribbean and beyond
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s upcoming official visit to Saint Lucia is far more than a ceremonial diplomatic engagement — it is a strategically important milestone that can deepen Nigeria’s partnership with the Caribbean, unlocking broad...

Why Tinubu’s St. Lucia trip should go beyond the beach
President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming four-day visit to St. Lucia, an island in the Caribbean known for its lush rainforests and beautiful beaches, offers more than just an escape from Nigeria’s political heat. It presents a window to deepen economic...

Health Region 3 Hosted Hypertension Workshop To Empower Residents To Control Their Blood Pressure And Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – In an effort to combat one of the island’s most pressing non-communicable diseases, that is “Hypertension,” Health Region 3 which includes the communities of La Ressource, Richfond, and Dennery hosted a Regional...

Why Won’t Kenny Anthony Allow St. Lucians to give him All the Love he Craves? | THE STAR
Onstage with him were a dozen or so young men and women in red shirts and black pants. By his own account, they are his most trusted constituents. He described as “unusual” their meeting on a recent Wednesday evening in Independence Square. Kenny...

Jayden Seales: 'I want to build my name, I want to build a legacy, I want to be No. 1 in Test cricket'
Born into a cricketing family, Jayden Seales was introduced to the game as a toddler. He made his West Indies debut at 19, after creating a strong impression in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup. In 2022, in his third Test, he became the youngest West...

St. Lucia’s Ministry Of Health Observes World No Tobacco Day 2025
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – In observance of World No Tobacco Day 2025, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, through the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat, is reaffirming its commitment to tobacco control and public...

Carnival Pride Cruise Ship: A Complete Guide
This article is part of a directory: Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Pride is Carnival Cruise Line’s Spirit-class ship that was christened in January 2002. It sails from Baltimore, Maryland, on cruises from 4 to 15 days to destinations like the...

Poverty & Peace: The Invisible Equation | A Saint Lucian Introspection on Life in China – Part 2
The United Nations has long explored the intricate relationship between Poverty and Crime by highlighting how socio-economic disparities both contribute to and are worsened by criminal activity. This invisible equation plays out vividly on the...

Saint Lucia Prepares for Active Atlantic Hurricane Season
. As the hurricane season is set to begin tomorrow (Sunday), the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is urging the public to stay vigilant and prepare for the risks and dangers associated with these natural hazards. Additionally,...

New Hospital Design Targets Advanced Care and Greater Resilience, Says Health Minister
Montserrat’s long-delayed new hospital project is finally taking shape, with advanced features planned to improve critical care and expand on-island medical capabilities, Minister of Health Dr. Ingrid Buffonge confirmed during the July...

Orbital Well: Revolutionizing Healthcare in the Region
Key stakeholders at the Orbital Well media launch Orbital Well Medical Services is poised to transform healthcare delivery in Saint Lucia and the surrounding region. Based in Saint Lucia, Orbital Well Medical Services connects individuals and...

New Animal Breeds Land in Saint Lucia Under CERC- UBEC Project
. Anticipation builds within the livestock sub sector with the introduction of 20 new resilient animal breeds, promising to transform the island’s agricultural landscape and increase farming production. Fulfilling one of the actions under the...

Free movement among four Caribbean countries begins
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – Free movement among nationals of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Barbados, Dominica and Belize came into effect on Wednesday, two days after a law facilitating such movement was passed in the St Vincent and the...

Government Of Saint Lucia Signs New Collective Bargaining Agreements With Public Sector Unions
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Government of Saint Lucia has officially signed a series of new Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with key public sector unions, strengthening employment terms and benefits for the periods 2022–2025 and...

Cancer Society launches “Pink On Purpose” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October marks the start Breast Cancer Awareness month, commemorated annually around the world. The Saint Lucia Cancer Society is once again leading the charge in education, support, and fundraising. Breast cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer...