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NBA Player Boosts Saint Lucia’s Grassroots Basketball
With Atlanta now his NBA home, Terance Mann plans more frequent trips to Saint Lucia – and more investments in its basketball future. The 28-year-old Hawks swingman, traded from the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this season, sees his new team’s...

19 participants from Guyana, St. Lucia graduate from agri. training
On Friday, 19 participants from Guyana and St. Lucia received certification after participating in a four-day training exercise in Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA). The programme, was a collaborative effort between the Environmental Management...

UNGA latestNetanyahu says genocide charges are 'baseless'
Friday, September 26 Morning: Israel, Netherlands, China, Thailand, India, Mauritius, Luxembourg, Armenia, Ireland, Georgia, Japan, Italy, Nepal, Pakistan, Malta, Bhutan, Spain, Bangladesh. Afternoon: Lesotho, Greece, Cabo Verde, Bulgaria, Saint...

Saint Lucia Develops Two National Food Safety Standards
Food Safety Standard Webinar Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality, Dr. Sharonmae Smith Walker, has highlighted the importance of food safety standards to the Region’s food security, public health,...

St. Lucian among 2 charged over shooting near GHS Bus Stop
A St. Lucian man living at Gibson Corner and a Vincentian living at Ottley Hall have been charged with attempted murder and firearm offences in relation to the shooting of a man near the Girls’ High School Bus Stop on Murray’s Road on Tuesday....

Bay Gardens Resorts honours Saint Lucia’s CARIFTA stars at special prize giving ceremony
In a resounding display of support for Saint Lucia’s burgeoning athletic talent, Bay Gardens Resorts hosted a special prize giving ceremony on Sunday, May 4, 2025, to honor and celebrate the nation’s CARIFTA swim and athletics teams. The event,...

St. Lucia Welcomes Medical/Surgical Mission

St. Lucia’s Ministry Of Equity Secures Increased Support For Vulnerable Communities In 2025-2026 Budget
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment has secured a landmark budget allocation of close to $60M for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, underscoring the government’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the...

St. Lucia’s Ministry of Health Launches Seniors Exercise Programme
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, through its Bureau of Health Education and Elderly Affairs Units, in partnership with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF), has...

Saint Lucian Film Heartfall Set for Red Carpet Premiere
Saint Lucian film Heartfall, which explores love, loss, and the silent battles men face with depression and suicide, is set to premiere at the Caribbean Cinemas Megaplex 8, Choc Estate, on May 4. Written and directed by Elijah Anatole, the film...

St Lucian & 17yro Vincentian charged in bus stop shooting
Two Men Charged with Attempted Murder Following Richmond Hill Shooting The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has arrested and formally charged two individuals in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in the vicinity...

Saint Lucia launches national survey on living conditions
Saint Lucia officially launched the 2025 Survey of Living Conditions and Household Budget Survey (SLC-HBS) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, marking the start of a nationwide data collection initiative. The Central Statistical Office (CSO), in...

StolenTime, St. Lucia Announces Two New Wellness Retreats
Saint Lucia’s luxury all-inclusive wellness resort, StolenTime, is marking Mental Health Awareness Month with two special programs: the newly launched "Mindful May" and the now-year-round "Reflection & Renewal Retreat." The resort is known for its...

Global Wellness Tourism Market Revenue To Worth USDUSD 954.11 Billion By 2030, Driven By Holistic Health Demand Focus Report Store
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Global Wellness Tourism Market Research by Focus Report store"Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2025–2030.According to recent research by Focus...
SAINT LUCIA-CUBA GROUP BACKS DOCTORS AMID U.S. VISA SANCTION THREAT
The Saint Lucia-Cuba friendship association held a rally at Constitution Park, expressing solidarity with Cuban medical professionals and urging leaders to support their mission despite the threat of U.S. visa sanctions.

Saint Lucians to Benefit from Free Specialized Hand Surgeries
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with Hand Help Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of free hand surgeries for children and adults across Saint Lucia. This initiative will commence from April 6 to...

UNGA 2025 live: Israeli military to broadcast Netanyahu's speech to Gazans through loudspeakers
Friday, September 26 Morning: Israel, Netherlands, China, Thailand, India, Mauritius, Luxembourg, Armenia, Ireland, Georgia, Japan, Italy, Nepal, Pakistan, Malta, Bhutan, Spain, Bangladesh. Afternoon: Lesotho, Greece, Cabo Verde, Bulgaria, Saint...
St Lucia: PM Presents Largest-Ever Budget, Cites Global Instability as a Risk
by Tony Nicholas (St Lucia Times) Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has unveiled Saint Lucia’s largest-ever budget, proposing a record $2.06 billion in Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. However, he warned that...

10 Adults-Only Resorts in Saint Lucia That Are Perfect for a Romantic Escape
You spend the morning hiking beneath the towering Pitons, the twin peaks wrapped in mist and myth. By midday, you’re sipping rum on a terrace overlooking the yachts and mangroves of Marigot Bay, watching the sunlight dance on the water. Come...

Hippo horror: St Lucia tourist cheats death
Here's another human learning why you don’t provoke a hippo! Just how deadly is a hippo? Here are the top five most lethal animals in Africa. Photocech / iStock Another day, another reckless encounter with one of St Lucia’s most dangerous...