Former Prime Minister of Grenada, Keith Mitchell, this week chose the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination, Saint Lucia, to celebrate his nuptials. Mitchell, 79 years old, married Trinidad and Tobago native and policy consultant Dr Ophelia Wells, the second marriage for both. Member of Parliament for St George North West, Mitchell had been married to Marietta […]
The lopsided victory headlined a four-game opening slate and immediately established Saint Lucia as one of the teams to beat in the eight-day regional competition. From the opening whistle, the hosts asserted control, combining suffocating defence with clinical shooting to dominate every phase of the contest. Returning to the national side after a lengthy absence, […]
A major repository of Caribbean literary history has gained international recognition, as the Derek Walcott Library at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in St Lucia has been added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Regional Register for Latin America and the Caribbean. The decision was confirmed during the programme’s annual regional meeting held in […]
In the span of just five days, the Caribbean witnessed a rare political double event: back-to-back general elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Saint Lucia. The timing alone was enough to capture regional attention but the outcome carried a deeper message, one that speaks to the ebb and flow of political power in […]
Canisia Lubrin’s new work illuminates her mother’s quiet strength Celebrated Caribbean Canadian writer Canisia Lubrin is turning to the most personal subject of her career in a new book that examines grief, memory and the quiet force of a mother’s life. Lubrin, born in St. Lucia and now based in Ontario, has released The World […]
The wait is over. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has announced that Saint Lucia’s general election will take place on Monday, December 1, fulfilling his long-stated promise that the vote would be held on a Monday. The declaration, made during a national address on Sunday evening, signals the official start of what is expected to […]
The finest names in Caribbean and North American travel were celebrated in grand style as the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 unfolded on the breathtaking island of Saint Lucia. The prestigious red-carpet affair, held at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, brought together the elite in the tourism business to honour […]
A bold new chapter in regional cooperation unfolded in Saint Lucia this week, where the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in partnership with Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation, hosted the first Caribbean Regional Dialogue. Held at Bay Gardens Hotel from August 21 to 22, the event gathered representatives from across government, civil society, academia, […]
In a quiet neighbourhood in Rodney Bay, St Lucia, a small takeaway is helping fuel a growing Caribbean movement to reconnect with African heritage. Behind the counter of Africana Chops is Dr Augustine Ogbu, a 29-year-old Nigerian doctor who spends his days treating patients across the island and his nights cooking egusi soup, fufu and […]
St. Lucia Emerges as Sanctuary for Women St. Lucia, the only country in the world named for a woman, has always charmed visitors with its lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and sparkling coastline. But beyond its natural beauty, the island is increasingly being embraced as a sanctuary for women, offering experiences of rest, renewal, and empowerment […]
