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St. Lucian film "Heartfall" to premiere at Caribbean Cinemas on May 4
Excitement is building in St. Lucia as Heartfall, the latest feature film from Artlas Studios, prepares to make its highly anticipated debut. Written and directed by Elijah Anatole, this deeply moving drama will premiere in a grand red-carpet...

THE 23rd ANNUAL JADOT CUP DINNER & GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER $30,000 FOR THE TURKS & CAICOS HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION (TCHWF)
Deandrea Hamilton | Editor Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – July 14, 2025 – InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital is celebrating a major milestone, as its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, has been...

Saint Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort Celebrates 20 Years
Left to right: Mr. Mark Adams, President & CEO, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa and Serenity at Coconut Bay; Mr. Thaddeus Antoine, Chairman SLTA; Hon. Dr. Kenny Anthony, Former Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Parliamentary Representative for Vieux...

Health Ministry issues advisory on SARS-CoV-2 variant under monitoring
St Lucia’s Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs has informed the public of a recent update issued by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) regarding the SARS-CoV-2 variant NB.1.8.1, which has been newly categorized as a “variant...

Saint Lucia supports medical cooperation from Cuba
In a meeting with the press, the digital weekly Saint Lucia Times reported how the president ratified the role of the Cuban medical brigade for the country’s health system, and stated that ‘Our medical structure would collapse if they were not...

St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Responds To US Inquiry On Cuban Doctors
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, the Honorable Philip J. Pierre has addressed recent international developments affecting Saint Lucia, including an inquiry from the United States regarding the employment of Cuban...

St. Lucia’s Ministry of Equity Strengthens Monitoring And Evaluation For Social Protection
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment is again advancing efforts to strengthen social protection in Saint Lucia with the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the National Social...

Saint Lucia Rejects US Claims on Cuban Doctors
Saint Lucia has pushed back against concerns raised by the United States regarding the presence of Cuban medical professionals on the island, asserting that they are legally employed and not victims of forced labour. Minister of External Affairs...

Saint Lucia Commemorates The Closing Of The LAMAT-25 Medical Mission
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs of Saint Lucia proudly hosted a closing ceremony for the United States Air Force Southern Medical Mission, Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2025 (LAMAT-25),...

New Learning Resource Centre Offers Hope to Vulnerable Children and Youth in Saint Lucia
A new Learning Resource Centre is offering opportunities for academic and personal growth to vulnerable children and youth at the New Beginnings Transit Home in Saint Lucia. The Learning Resource Centre—a cheerful, renovated space equipped with...

OPINION: UWP free education at SALCC proposal: questions to be answered (Part II)
Questions for the UWP Albeit the free education being proposed here is not for ‘University’ education, as advanced by Hon Allen Chastanet, as the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) is not a University, but should still be welcomed while...

Taiwan Technical Mission Hosts Dragon Fruit Demonstration In St. Lucia
- Advertisement - St Lucia – Farmers and extension officers from across Saint Lucia benefited from an important demonstration on how to cultivate dragon fruit. The activity was organized the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM). The 90-minute...

St. Lucia’s Ministry Of Health Launches “The Sweet Life” Healthy Lifestyle Program
- Advertisement - St. Lucia – In a continued effort to promote healthier lifestyles and prevent chronic illnesses such as diabetes, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs is pleased to announce The Sweet Life Healthy Lifestyle...

Saint Lucia’s Economic Dilemma: How US-Venezuela Tensions Threaten the Island’s Economy
St. Lucia, a small Caribbean island nation, is grappling with an unprecedented economic and diplomatic challenge. The ongoing tensions between the United States and Venezuela carry significant ramifications for the island’s economy, jeopardizing...

Farmers From The Communities Of Monchy And Babonneau Receive Health Screening And Education
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs recently collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development to host the 3rd annual Farmer’s Health Fair and Market for...

CDB funds Resource Centre for Vulnerable Children in Saint Lucia
A new Learning Resource Centre is offering opportunities for academic and personal growth to vulnerable children and youth at the New Beginnings Transit Home in Saint Lucia. The Learning Resource Centre—a cheerful, renovated space equipped with...
New learning resource centre offers hope to vulnerable youth in St Lucia
CASTRIES, St Lucia, (CMC) -A new learning resource centre is offering opportunities for academic and personal growth to vulnerable children and youth at the New Beginnings Transit Home in Saint Lucia. The learning resource centre—a cheerful,...

New learning resource center serves vulnerable groups in St Lucia
Photo: Caribbean Development BankA newly established Learning Resource Centre is providing valuable opportunities for both educational and personal development for at-risk youth at the New Beginnings Transit Home in Saint Lucia. According to...

Labour Minister Mediates Dispute Between Nurses Association and St. Jude Hospital Board
Minister for Labour, Hon. Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte The long-standing dispute between the Saint Lucia Nurses Association and the Board of Directors of St. Jude Hospital has now reached the mediation stage, with the Minister for Labour, Hon. Dr....

St. Lucia’s Ministry of Health observes World Kidney Day, today Thursday, March 13, 2025 by Ministry of Health
St, Lucia – In observance of World Kidney Day 2025, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs joins the global initiative to raise awareness about the burden of kidney disease and the importance of early detection and prevention....