Three Saint Lucians named to FIFA Committees

In a historic move this week, three Saint Lucians have been appointed to standing committees of the global governing body for football, FIFA, for the next four years. Following a thorough consultation process involving FIFA member associations and...

Saint Lucia officially opens 2025/2026 Cruise Season at Port Castries

Saint Lucia has officially opened its 2025/2026 cruise season. The opening ceremony took place on October 5, 2025, at Port Castries, which saw the attendance of government officials, tourism partners and industry stakeholders. The cruise ship...

Saint Lucia victorious at ECGA golf

For the second time in three years, Saint Lucia are Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA) champions, winning the gross title on Sunday, October 5th, in St Kitts and Nevis. Of special note were strong performances from Yadhu Urs and the women...

Saint Lucia to join forces with Dominica and SVG to transform classrooms through innovation

The Caribbean Innovation and Leadership Lab (CILL), in collaboration with the Ministries of Education in Saint Lucia, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, will convene the Caribbean Education Innovation Forum II at Beachcombers Hotel in...

Breaking the Cycle: How National Health Insurance Can Save Lives and Secure St. Lucia’s Future

Healthcare in St. Lucia is at a critical crossroads, deeply affecting the lives of countless families. Take the story of Mary from Soufriere, a devoted wife and mother whose husband was recently diagnosed with a serious illness. Faced with...

Saint Lucia pushes for healthier school meals through Regional Nutrition Workshop

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with the EU-Caribbean Nutrition (EU-CaN) initiative and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), recently hosted a two-day nutrition workshop at the Harbor Club Hotel in...

THE EAST COAST HOSTS THE LA MAGÉWIT CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA

The culturally rich community of La Ressource, Dennery, hosted this year’s La Magéwit grand celebrations. The day’s events featured a church service, a street parade, and performances, with scores of students participating in the uniquely Saint...

Dominica’s Jungle Bay named Caribbean’s leading Resort at World Travel Awards in St Lucia

Dominica News Online - Friday, October 10th, 2025 at 6:44 PM Dominica’s nature resort, Jungle Bay, has received the esteemed title of Caribbean’s Leading Retreat 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, which...

GOVERNMENT INVESTS ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO EXPAND SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION.

The Government of Saint Lucia is taking a major step toward inclusive education with a one-million-dollar investment under the “Pathways to Inclusion: Strengthening Systems and Expanding Opportunities for Learners with Special Needs” project....

HEAVY RAINS FROM TROPICAL STORM JERRY TRIGGER FLOODING IN SOUTHERN SAINT LUCIA.

Overnight downpours from Tropical Storm Jerry turned parts of southern Saint Lucia into temporary flood zones, leaving overflowing bridges and minor damage in several schools — even as all storm warnings were lifted by midday. Acting NEMO Director...

Jamaica joins regional effort to support women in climate projects

Jamaica is among eight Caribbean countries to join a Gender Smart Facility led by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and Global Affairs Canada to transform how climate finance reaches women and vulnerable communities. Unlike traditional climate...

NEW BIOMETRIC PASSPORT KIOSKS UNVEILED TO SPEED UP SAINT LUCIA BORDER CONTROL.

Saint Lucia is taking a bold leap into the future of border control — unveiling ten high-tech passport kiosks equipped with biometric scanners and smart data integration, designed to make travel faster, safer, and more seamless for thousands of...

Home Care Providers In Saint Lucia Receive Permanent Tenure

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – A total of 667 Home Care Providers converged at the National Cultural Centre last week, to receive letters of permanent employment. Their transition to permanent tenure effectively ended a system where Home Care...

5 Authentic Beach Resorts in Saint Lucia for a True Island Escape

There’s a feel to Saint Lucia that can’t be replicated. It’s in the breeze that drifts across the Pitons, the gentle steelpan notes from a nearby bar, the swaying of the rainforest. And while it’s that greenery that’s the most famous thing about...

Dennery Segment anchors Saint Lucian Carnival international launch

The international launch for Saint Lucian Carnival is being held for the fourth year in Miami as part of Miami’s annual Carnival celebration. Miami Carnival, which started on October 4, culminates on October 12 with the parade of the bands and a...

Special Education In Focus

Prime Minister Philip Pierre The elevation and development of special needs persons, that is the focus of a new initiative introduced by St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip Pierre this week. In introducing the new program, the Prime Minister...

YOUNG GIRLS TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD IN SAINT LUCIA.

Read Time:1 Minute, 3 Second This October 11th, as the world observes International Day of the Girl Child, young girls everywhere are stepping into the spotlight. They are leading in their communities, fighting for climate justice, advocating for...

Education Minister attends KIX LAC Hub Regional Meeting 2025

Minister for Education Sen. the Hon. David Andrew recently attended the 2025 Kix Lac Hub Regional Meeting held in Antigua, Guatemala. KIX is the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange, a global platform to strengthen education systems, and KIX LAC is...

Women In Music Roll Of Honour 2025: Portia Clarke-Millanaise, BET/Aisle Forty Four

During this year’s Women In Music Awards, we inducted a host of trailblazing industry executives into the Roll Of Honour, in association with TikTok. They join a huge list of previous honourees, including some of the leading names from across the...

Women Warriors start World Cup qualifying games against Barbados

Trinidad and Tobago’s senior women’s football team will begin their 2025/26 CONCACAF W Qualifiers campaign on November 30, against Barbados, at the BFA Technical Centre in Bridgetown. T&T are in Group F with their other opponents in the group...