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FRS Express ferry service resumes full service; charter flight for affected parties from St Lucia to DA
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 at 4:05 PM Desma PatrickMarketing Officer at H.H.V Whitchurch & Co. Ltd, Desma Patrick, has reassured passengers of FRS Express Des Iles that the service is fully up and running once again....
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Older Persons Around Saint Lucia Recognized and Celebrated for Invaluable Contributions to Families, Communities and Society
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – Wednesday, October 1st, was observed globally as International Day of Older Persons. With this in mind and joining the global community, the Elderly Affairs Unit within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly...
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Forestry Department Safeguards Saint Lucia’s Endemic Species During Creole Heritage Month
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – During the observance of creole heritage month, the Forestry Department informs the public that according to the Wildlife Protection Act it remains illegal to take, or hunt protected and partially protected...
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Saint Lucia steps onto the world stage with three FIFA appointments
ZURICH, Switzerland — In a milestone achievement for Saint Lucian football, three of the island’s football figures have been appointed to standing committees of FIFA, the world’s governing body for the sport. - Advertisement - The appointments,...
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SAINT LUCIANS IN NEW YORK UNITE FOR FIRST “MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER” WALK
The Saint Lucia National Day Committee is stepping out for a cause! On October 26th, the first-ever “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk kicks off on Brooklyn’s Coney Island Boardwalk, bringing the Saint Lucian diaspora together to raise...
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SIX WOMEN CELEBRATE SAINT LUCIAN HERITAGE AT NATIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE
The stage of the National Cultural Centre came alive with color, rhythm, and pride on Saturday night, as six vibrant women graced the stage in celebration of Saint Lucian heritage. The long-awaited return of the La Wèn Kwéyòl pageant brought...
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CARIBBEAN SECURITY LEADERS MEET IN SAINT LUCIA TO BOOST REGIONAL COOPERATION
Senior security officials from across the Caribbean have gathered in Saint Lucia this week for a high-level Regional Security System meeting, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance intelligence sharing, and bolster the collective...
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Women Farmers Association receives vital irrigation equipment from Taiwan Technical Mission
The Ladelin (Delcer) Women Farmers Association in Choiseul has received a significant donation of irrigation equipment from the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM), a move expected to drastically alleviate water scarcity issues for their crops. The...
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Patricia D James Secondary wraps Jounen Kwéyòl with cultural celebration
The campus of Patricia D James Secondary School (PDJSS) was a hub of vibrant cultural activity from October 20 to 24, as the school dedicated a week to celebrating Jounen Kwéyòl 2025. The initiative ended with a spectacular Friday finale that...
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Taiwan’s 114th National Day Joyously Celebrated in Saint Lucia
. The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosted a vibrant and memorable reception in Saint Lucia to commemorate the 114th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), highlighting the enduring friendship between the two nations. While...
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Secrets Resorts hosts sendoff party for Miss Saint Lucia Universe
Secrets Saint Lucia Resorts and Spa on October 17 hosted a royal bon voyage for Saint Lucia’s Miss Universe delegate Shianne Smith. Smith will be among more than 100 delegates participating in the 74th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled for...
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National Eye Clinic in Saint Lucia resumes surgeries
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs in Saint Lucia has announced surgeries have resumed at the National Eye Clinic. This marks a significant milestone in the delivery of daily eye care services in the public health sector,...
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At Least 1.6M Children At Risk As Hurricane Melissa Bears Down On Caribbean
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UNICEF is supporting emergency preparedness efforts across the region as Hurricane Melissa moves slowly across the Caribbean Sea. Countries including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic are expected to endure several days of intense...
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Cuba Ambassador: Aid will continue despite hardships after Melissa
Cuba’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, Yenielys Vilma Regueiferos Linares, said she is aware of the challenges faced by Saint Lucian students in Cuba following this week’s catastrophic hurricane. She also noted that, despite the country’s economic...
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Saint Lucia prepares for La Magéwit Festival in Dennery
The Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) has announced that this year’s La Magéwit (La Marguerite Flower Festival) will be held in La Resource, Dennery, on Friday, October 17, 2025, in honour of the Feast of Saint Marguerite Alacoque. The...
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OPINION: Nuts and bolts of Caricom ‘free movement’ for Saint Lucia in the future (Part 1)
By Rahym R. Augustin-Joseph About two weeks ago, amid the political campaigning in Saint Lucia, four CARICOM countries – Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines – leapfrogged the region. They implemented full freedom of...
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Work remains to reduce human trafficking in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia has been placed on the US Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Tier 2 Watch List, a move that highlights the United States’ concerns about enforcement, victim protection, and a lack of demonstrable increases...
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SAINT LUCIA FAST-TRACKS DEVELOPMENT WITH NEW GRANT FROM INDIA
Saint Lucia is set to fast-track community development without touching taxpayers’ pockets, thanks to a new five-year grant agreement with India. The Memorandum of Understanding will fund small-scale, high-impact projects across the island,...
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St. Lucians Appointed to FIFA Standing Committees
Sponsored Ms. Examin Philbert The St. Lucia football community is proving once again that St. Lucia has the capacity to move up the ranks in the regional football environment. The Saint Lucia Football Association Inc. (SLFA) has announced that...
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OPEC Fund approves US$20 million loan for Saint Lucia’s highway project
The OPEC Fund for International Development has approved a US$20 million loan to Saint Lucia to help finance Section 1 of the Sir Julian R. Hunte Highway Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity between Castries...
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