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...

Drinks by the Dram Rum Advent Calendar Review: A rich, spicy tasting adventure

Rum is one of the quintessential Christmas tipples, with its flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove mirroring what's in the air over the festive season. If you enjoy it neat, mixed with cola, or in a festive cocktail like eggnog, you may be...

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...

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...

3 OECS leaders support Grenada’s position on US radar request

By Kenton X. Chance KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (CMC) – The leaders of three members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) say they will support Grenada regardless of the decision it makes in response to the request by the United...

Vehicles collide, power line destroyed in Vide Boutielle accident

A two vehicle collision occurred around 4:00 p.m. on October 23 on Vide Boutielle Road in Castries, near Allied Sales and Monchery Tires, resulting in significant damage and potential power outages for nearby residents. A video circulating on...

Caribbean cultivators call for regional cannabis trade before global exports

“Safeguard the industry. Keep value in the Caribbean.” That was the message repeated across speakers at the St Vincent and the Grenadines 2nd Cannabis Conference and Expo Regional Cultivators Dialogue, where traditional cultivators and advocates...

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,...

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...

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...

Johnathan Johannes, Business Executive and Thought Leader, Launches Inspiring New Website

CASTRIES, St. Lucia — Caribbean business leader, award-winning executive, and author of The Exception Code, Johnathan Johannes, has officially launched a dynamic new website designed as a digital hub for his books, ideas, and leadership journey....

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

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid put Madeira on the global map

For centuries, sailors and wine merchants knew Madeira as a remote stop between Europe and the New World. Its steep green cliffs, laurel forests and terraced farms shaped the lives of those who lived close to the sea but far from global attention....

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...

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...

PRIME MINISTER PIERRÉ FOCUSES ON GOVERNMENT RECORD AMID POLITICAL CONTROVERSY

Saint Lucia joined the rest of the world in observing World Post Day on October 9th, a day that highlights the vital role postal services continue to play in connecting people, supporting businesses, and driving economic growth — even in an...

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...

Youth Economy Agency ramps up support after early backlog

When the Youth Economy Agency (YEA) launched its grant programme three years ago, applications flooded in. With only two officers processing requests, the new agency quickly found itself overwhelmed, and some applicants were left waiting in...

Two Top-tier Caribbean Companies Get Free SVG Publicity!

Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet It’s very interesting how Saint Lucia’s most-reliable construction company and the Caribbean’s most-successful luxury hotel chain can be put together, like peas in a pod, in an entirely...