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CULTURE MINISTER BOUYED BY CULTURAL EXCHANGE FORGED WITH NIGERIA
HTS St Lucia
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Forging stronger ties between saint lucia and Nigeria has culminated in the signing of a pivotal memorandum of understanding. This agreement is set to open doors for select creatives to venture to the “motherland” to showcase their talent and tap...
Most Saint Lucians formerly enslaved people were Nigerians, says Lucian Saint Senate President
New Mail
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucia’s ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria....
Nigeria’s President Tinubu addresses Saint Lucian Parliament in historic first visit
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
In a historic milestone for Saint Lucia and the wider OECS region, Nigerian President His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu was welcomed at a Special Joint Sitting of Saint Lucia’s Senate and House of Assembly, hosted at Sandals Grande on Monday. The...
We’re Africans, Most Of Us From Nigeria – Saint Lucia Senate President Tells Tinubu
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — President of the Senate in Saint Lucia, Alvina Reynolds, has reaffirmed the deep ancestral and cultural ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, stating that most Saint Lucians have Nigerian roots. Speaking on Monday during a...
Presidential Aide Slams Peter Obi Over Criticism Of Tinubu’s Saint Lucia Trip
New Telegraph
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July 1, 2025
Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, had condemned President Tinubu for embarking on what he described as a “holiday” in the Caribbean nation amidst Nigeria’s ongoing security concerns. Obi’s remarks, which sparked widespread debate on...
Tinubu’s Saint Lucia visit rekindles ancestral ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia has been hailed as a symbolic reunion of long-separated kin, as the Caribbean nation traced the roots of its enslaved ancestors back to Nigeria. Welcoming President Tinubu to a joint session of...
Tinubu’ll ignite economic, diplomatic opportunities in Saint Lucia, says Presidency
Point Blank News
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June 30, 2025
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that the recent trip made by President Bola Tinubu to the Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia will pave the way for the rekindling of ancestral bonds, igniting a new...
Nigeria’s president delivers address to St Lucia’s parliament
St. Vincent Times
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June 30, 2025
Nigeria President Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu Visit Saint Lucia In a landmark event for Saint Lucia and the wider OECS region, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre today hosted His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and...
Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations
New Mail
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, formally announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu stated this...
Most Saint Lucian formerly enslaved people were Nigerians
Eagle Online
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, calling it a “symbolic bridge” to foster closer ties between the two nations....
Most African slaves brought to Saint Lucia were from Nigeria, says Alvina Reynolds
The Cable
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June 30, 2025
Alvina Reynolds, president of the Saint Lucian senate, says historical records show that most of the African slaves brought to the island during the transatlantic slave trade were from Nigeria. Reynolds referenced a British census conducted in...
Tinubu addresses Saint Lucia parliament, proposes visa waiver, education ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Monday proposed a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports from member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), during a special address to a joint session of the Saint...
Saint Lucia Observes International Public Service Day with Focus on Rebranding and Reform
St. Lucia Times
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June 26, 2025
Saint Lucia joined the global community in commemorating International Public Service Day on Monday, with Public Service Minister Dr Virginia Albert outlining a series of reforms aimed at repositioning and rebranding the public service to improve...
Our ancestors descended from Nigerians, Senegambians — Saint Lucian Senate President
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
The president of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, highlighted the historical ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia during a joint session of the Lucian bicameral parliament on Monday, welcoming Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. She...
Our ancestors were Nigerians who helped shape Saint Lucia – Senator Reynolds tells Tinubu
Daily Post
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June 30, 2025
The president of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, on Monday, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came...
Tinubu’s meeting with Saint Lucia’s PM in brief
Punch
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June 30, 2025
In a landmark meeting, President Bola Tinubu and Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre agreed to establish formal diplomatic relations, paving the way for enhanced cooperation in trade, culture, and education. The leaders expressed a...
President Tinubu’s Saint Lucia Visit Cultural, Strategic, Presidency Replies Critics
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — The Presidency on Sunday tackled critics of President Bola Tinubu’s 2-Day stopover visit to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, en route to Brazil to participate in the 17th Summit of BRICS in Rio de Janeiro, describing it as...
Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Visit To Saint Lucia As Landmark Diplomatic Mission
Biz Watch Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
The Presidency on Sunday described President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to Saint Lucia as a landmark diplomatic and cultural mission, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ties with the Caribbean nation and the wider CARICOM bloc. In a statement...
Nigeria, Saint Lucia Pledge To Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations As PM Pierre Seeks Close Ties With Africa
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, and Saint Lucia Prime Minister, Philip Pierre, have pledged to establish formal diplomatic relations between the two countries. Both leaders discussed ongoing efforts towards this objective...