In ‘Poli-tricks’ Saint Lucia style, Misinformation Is Key. So, Beware!

By Carlton Ishmael I listen to both sets of the local political hopefuls and wonder what is truth and what is deceitful. As per usual with our brand of “poli-tricks”, it’s like a raging battle of wits, laced with flare, trickery and drama. Every...

Waterspout spotted off Saint Lucia’s northwestern coast

A waterspout was seen hovering over the sea off the northwestern coast of Saint Lucia around 1:50 p.m. on September 25. The funnel-shaped cloud was visible from several vantage points, including the Castries city centre, where bystanders captured...

ECCB PROMOTES FINANCIAL LITERACY AND INVESTING AT ANNUAL FAIR IN DEREK WALCOTT SQUARE.

From saving to growing wealth, Saint Lucians got a crash course in smart money moves this week as the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank hosted its annual financial literacy fair. The event, part of the ECCU’s Financial Literacy Month and its...

St Vincent launches biggest ever EXPO

SVG’s Biggest Ever Expo Launches Today with Hundreds of Local Products Excitement is in the air as Invest SVG opens the doors of the Everything Vincy Expo+ today from 10am. Spanning 5 days over the Independence weekend until October 27th,...

Toronto man who shot 2 strangers was NCR at time, forensic psychiatrist testifies

A Toronto man who shot and killed two strangers in April 2022 was likely suffering from a mental disorder that rendered him unable to know the moral wrongfulness of his actions, a forensic psychiatrist argues. Dr. Lisa Ramshaw made those remarks...

A journey of forgiveness on Botham Jean’s island

GROS ISLET, ST. LUCIA — It’s a steamy Sunday morning on this Caribbean island as a line of cars traverses a winding highway. They pull into a gravel lot next to a small white building with a sign that reads “Church of Christ Gros Islet.” The Gros...

What if Marcus Garvey and Maurice Bishop had access to Internet?

At the 3rd International Conference on Theoretical Publications of Latin American and Caribbean Left-wing Parties and Movements, held at Cuba’s Nico López Party University from October 15 to 17, 2025, veteran Saint Lucian journalist Earl Bousquet...

Swansea man jailed for smuggling cannabis hidden in machinery

ShareSave Karl Richter was jailed for 11 years for drugs offences A man from Swansea has been sentenced to 11 years for drugs offences including trying to smuggle cannabis from South Africa. Karl Richter, 52, from Fourth Avenue, Clase in Swansea...

Miami Carnival faces economic challenges but keeps the celebration alive

The vibrant sights and sounds of the Caribbean return to South Florida this weekend as the 41st annual Miami Carnival kicks off—but organizers say this year's celebration is feeling the effects of economic pressures, rising tariffs and immigration...

TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Name Industry Vet Heather Di Pietro as Director of Business Development

Heather Di Pietro. Photo: TRAVELSAVERS TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have named former agency owner Heather Di Pietro as the new director of business development. Di Pietro is a respected industry veteran with several accolades to her name. The North...

Overriding challenges facing regional security

Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J. Pierre, Chairmanship of the Regional Security System (RSS) Council of Ministers. Photo: Internet Source CARIBBEAN NEWS GLOBAL CASTRIES, St Lucia – Amid the imminent general elections, Minister for Finance,...

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...

Business News | St. Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada Lead World's Best Golden Passports in CBI Index 2025

VMPL New Delhi [India], September 30: The latest edition of the CBI Index 2025, the only independent study evaluating all active citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes worldwide, has ranked Caribbean nations at the very top. St. Kitts and...

PrimeXBT Expands MT5 Offering with ZeroStop Account, Delivering Greater Flexibility for Active Traders

Castries, Saint Lucia, October 21st, 2025, FinanceWire PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker, has introduced the ZeroStop account on MetaTrader 5, expanding its MT5 lineup to three account types: Standard, ZeroStop, and Pro. The new account...

Attorney General Nandlall urges remaining CARICOM countries to adopt CCJ as their final court.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has criticized Caribbean countries that have not signed on to the Caribbean Court of Justice to be their final court. Barbados, Guyana, Belize, Dominica and St. Lucia have made the CCJ...

Guyana’s Attorney General criticizes Caribbean nations for failing to adopt CCJ as final court

Guyana Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has criticized Caribbean countries that have not yet made the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) their final court of appeal, calling the situation “a travesty” and a contradiction...

Caribbean Spirit Returns to Congo Square: Bayou Bacchanal 2025 Marks 23 Years of Carnival In New Orleans 

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Oct. 23, 2025: The rhythm of the Caribbean will once again pulse through the streets of New Orleans this November as Friends of Culture presents the 23rd Annual Bayou Bacchanal Caribbean Carnival, a two-day...

Lucian Carnival 2026 launches in Miami

Dennery segment takes center stage at Lucian Carnival 2026 launch in Miami. Photo courtesy SLTA Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! The St. Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) says the...

Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI

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Cannabis farmers urge regional trade before global exports

Caribbean cannabis cultivators have warned governments against rushing into international markets, insisting that national and regional trade must come first to protect farmers, strengthen local economies, and safeguard sovereignty. A single...