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Saint Lucian filmmaker Elijah Anatole premieres new short film
Saint Lucian filmmaker Elijah Anatole is set to premiere his new short film Omyra on October 27, marking another milestone in his growing body of work. The 25-minute suspense thriller explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, and will serve...

St Lucia PM chairs first CARICOM climate finance meeting
Prime Minister Pierre Chairs First CARICOM Climate Change and Finance Meeting As Chair of the CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Climate Change and Climate Finance, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre today convened regional Heads of...
SAINT LUCIA JOINS GLOBAL OBSERVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL
October 11, is recognized as International Day of the Girl under the theme, “The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis” which focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face, promote girls’ empowerment...

2025’s Freest Caribbean Economies: The Region’s Bright Spots and Challenges
News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Fri. Oct. 11, 2025: The Caribbean’s 2025 Index of Economic Freedom paints a complex picture of progress and persistence – where fiscal health and innovation are rising, but corruption and weak institutions continue...

PM announces plans for new police belts, double Youth Economy funding
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has announced at this week’s pre cabinet that the government will “double the money available to the youth economy for grants” in the next budget, citing the program’s success in empowering young people across Saint...

JetBlue To Exit This Caribbean Airport Less Than A Year After Launch
New York-based JetBlue will axe its service to Bonaire, a Caribbean island in the Leeward Antilles. The airline, which offers the route currently year-round, will suspend its flights from New York JFK to Flamingo Airport, Bonaire (BON), on January...

St Lucia’s London inks sponsorship deal with PUMA
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC): Rising track star Naomi London has become the second St Lucian track and field athlete to ink a sponsorship deal with German sportswear giants PUMA. The 18-year-old London made the announcement yesterday joining Olympic...
SAINT LUCIA EXPLORES RESILIENCE AND GROWTH DURING PRODUCTIVITY AWARENESS WEEK 2025.
This week, Saint Lucia took a hard look at what drives progress as the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council hosted Productivity Awareness Week 2025. From debates on the nation’s global partnerships to panels on infrastructure,...


Rising temperatures see Saint Lucians trying to beat the heat
“Wah, it really hot, I never feel it so!” a woman exclaimed on the Castries Boulevard as she struggled to open her umbrella against the midday sun. Moments later, when approached for comment, she added with a sigh, “My boy, these days, awa awa...
SAINT LUCIA MARKS WORLD POST DAY, HIGHLIGHTING THE ROLE OF POSTAL SERVICES.
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...

Saint Lucia receives automated passport control kiosks from OECS Commission
Yesterday marked the official handover of automated passport control kiosk machines from the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission to the government and people of Saint Lucia. The ceremony took place at Hewanorra...

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...

Foundation Laid for Saint Lucia’s New Halls of Justice
. Construction of Saint Lucia’s new Halls of Justice reached a major milestone last week, when crews poured the first section of foundation for the Annex Building, which will house six new criminal courts. The foundation represents months of...

Saint Lucia launches road safety campaign
Saint Lucians are being urged to exercise caution on the roads through the newly launched National Road Safety Project. Officially launched on Wednesday, October 8, the initiative targets dangerous driving behaviours such as speeding, mobile phone...
Agriculture Ministry Launches Red Snapper Pilot to Strengthen Food Security and Blue Economy
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing Jamaica’s food security and pioneering a new frontier in blue economy sustainability through a Red Snapper Cage Culture Fin Fish Pilot Project. The project is spearheaded by the United...

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...

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...

Foundation work begins on Saint Lucia’s new Halls of Justice
Construction of Saint Lucia’s long-awaited Halls of Justice has reached a major milestone. On October 4, crews poured the first section of the foundation for the Annexe Building, which will house six new criminal courts. The pour marked the...

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...