T&T, Caricom, Venezuela plus—Part 1

A di­vid­ed Cari­com is not in the Caribbean’s best in­ter­est. But no one is feel­ing the heat in the re­gion more than Trinidad and To­ba­go be­cause of mi­gra­tion un­der the Nico­las Maduro regime and the prox­im­i­ty of T&T to Venezuela. This...

One from 15 leaves nought

145 When Dr Eric Williams, the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, pronounced in 1962 that “one from ten leaves nought” to mark his nation’s withdrawal from the West Indies Federation, he gave voice to an era-defining fracture — an...

ST. KITTS & NEVIS’ GDP SLOWS SHARPLY: FROM STRONG POST-COVID REBOUND TO REGIONAL UNDERPERFORMANCE

Basseterre — The latest IMF Western Hemisphere economic outlook delivers a sobering verdict on St. Kitts & Nevis’ economic trajectory. After recording a strong post-COVID rebound in 2023, the Federation’s momentum has faltered. GDP growth stood at...

A Nation in Crisis: The Unprecedented Descent of Political Decorum

The level of insanity and squandermania displayed by the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) in the run-up to the general elections has reached depths never before witnessed in the political history of Saint Lucia. This behavior comes at a time when...

Destination golf comes to a chilly corner of northern Scotland

James Ludden For anyone working through their bucket list of must-play courses in golf-obsessed Scotland, dozens of venues line the eastern seaboard-with St. Andrews invariably at the top of the pile. But Inverness, the nation’s northernmost city...

NCPC Hosts Productivity Awareness Week

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia reaffirmed its commitment to resilience-driven growth addressing themes such as infrastructure and public service, during the launch of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council’s annual...

Citizenship by Investment Programme: Billions in revenue but questions remain about local protections

Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) has emerged as one of the country’s most significant non-tax revenue streams, attracting foreign investors with promises of a second passport and investment opportunities. Yet, as the...

NATIONAL CARNIVAL QUEEN EMERLE TISSON RETURNS TO SCHOOLS WITH GIFTS AND INSPIRATION

The reigning National Carnival Queen, Ms. Emerle Tisson, returned to where her journey first began — her alma maters in Choiseul — this time with a crown, a cause, and a partner in giving. Joined by her sponsor, Bank of Saint Lucia, Ms. BOSL...

The best options for your winter sun holiday this year, from Tenerife to Oman

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The Parastatal Monitoring Department Strengthens Governance Capacity

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Office of the Prime Minister through its Parastatal Monitoring Department (PMD), hosted a specialised training session under the theme “Organisational Governance: International Best Practices” earlier this...

Carnival Announces Year-Round Deployment in Mobile, Alabama

Carnival Cruise Line has announced its next wave of 2027-28 deployments, including the return of year-round deployment in Mobile, Alabama, expanding its capacity in the region with a Conquest-class ship sailing from the home port for the first...

Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry Guide with redBus

Koh Lipe, located in Thailand’s southern Andaman Sea, is one of the most accessible island getaways in Southeast Asia. Famous for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and laid-back charm, the island attracts travelers year-round. For international...

Alfred’s spikes fetch US$75 000 at auction

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia’s Olympic champion and World Championship bronze medalist, Julien Alfred, raised over US$100,000 for charity over the weekend by selling some of her memorabilia at an auction. The biggest sale at the fundraising...

Spirit Airlines Unveils Top Searched Thanksgiving Destinations

Spirit Airlines travelers are looking to flock to sunshine, beaches and big-city views this Thanksgiving. The airline today released its top 10 most searched destinations on spirit.com for the peak travel period of Nov. 25 through Dec. 1, 2025....

THE SAGA CONTINUES | Hilaire – “I am looking forward to the next judgement”

Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire has profited the opportunity to address the media as it relates to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) decision in the...

P&O Cruises adds Barbados to Caribbean beach wedding line-up

75 Barbados has added another feather to its tourism cap, becoming an official destination for beach weddings offered by P&O Cruises’ Caribbean itineraries. On the heels of the island’s recent global recognition as the region’s leading wedding...

Indian Police Say They Attached $271M in Crypto Linked to OctaFX in “Forex Fraud” Probe

The Indian Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached about “2,385 crore rupees” ($271 million) in its ongoing investigation against OctaFX, which it labels as an “unauthorized forex trading platform,” the money laundering police agency announced...

‘One man with God is everything’

CALLIAQUA, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES — Before I got up to speak, brother Maxwell Ince said a prayer for me. “Lord, I’m not sure what he’s going to bring us, but I pray that we might be attentive.” That’s a good summary of what happens when I...

Funding Arrangements For JHH Re-Construction Now Complete

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Government of Saint Lucia will sign an agreement next week with the OPEC Fund for International Development. The monies will partially finance the cost of planned construction work along the Julian Hunte Highway...

OECS SKILLS PROJECT PROVIDES BLUEPRINT FOR NATIONAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

A week-long consultative mission undertaken by the OECS Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP) has provided fresh insight on how Saint Lucia can refine its national innovation ecosystem and strengthen ties between education, entrepreneurship, and...