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...

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

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Jungle Bay Dominica Named Caribbean...

SAINT LUCIA (October 10, 2025) – Jungle Bay Dominica, one of the Caribbean’s premier nature resorts, has been honored with the prestigious title of Caribbean’s Leading Retreat 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala...

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...

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...

‘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...

OECS Powers Regional Push for Energy-Efficient Buildings

Participating countries of the Caribbean Efficient and Green Buildings Project (CEGEB) met in Saint Lucia from September 24–25, 2025, to take part in a workshop that examined the lessons learned from the Preparation Activities undertaken to inform...

NBA Rosters Feature Record 135 International Players from Record-Tying 43 Countries across Six Continents

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today announced that a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season. Among the record 135...

Job Creation: Dangote Urges Nigerians To Patronise Made-in-Nigerian Goods

The President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigerians to patronise only made-in-Nigerian goods and services so as to grow the economy. He also said that this was very necessary if Nigeria wants to grow and be at par with more...

Sprint sensation Naomi London signs with PUMA

Saint Lucia’s sprinting scene just doubled its international shine. On Friday, October 10, teen sensation Naomi London announced she’s officially part of the PUMA family, making her the second Saint Lucian track and field athlete to ink a...

Dominica citizenship by investment for Nigerians: Your path to global freedom

BY UCHECHUKWU OKWUM You’re tired of visa rejections. You’re frustrated with endless embassy queues and the uncertainty of whether your travel plans will actually work out. If you’re a Nigerian with the means to change this situation, you’re in the...

Corn mazes grow into full-scale fall attractions across America

Corn mazes across the United States attract crowds every October, turning farm fields into some of fall’s biggest attractions. Many now feature themed paths that double as trivia games or scavenger hunts, adding layers of challenge beyond simply...

Rolle touts progress made on improving national quality standards

Senator Randy Rolle said yesterday, at the opening ceremony of the 47th Meeting of the CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) Council, that the country has taken “proactive steps” to ensure national efforts on quality...