Prime Minister Pierre Returns Amid Tropical Storm Tammy Threat

Prime Minister Pierre Returns Amid Tropical Storm Tammy Threat

In response to the approaching Tropical Storm Tammy, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre will cut short his participation in the Canada-CARICOM Summit and commence his return journey on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Although Saint Lucia is not currently within the immediate tropical storm watch area, it could still experience adverse weather conditions due to the […]

St Lucia’s Julien Alfred continues to shine bright at the 100 metres

St Lucia’s Julien Alfred continues to shine bright at the 100 metres

St Lucia’s Julien Alfred continues to shine bright at the 100 metres Julien Alfred, a Saint Lucian athlete who recently turned professional, continues to impress in the 100 meters. She achieved a remarkable feat in Budapest, Hungary, stunning the crowd with a winning time of 10.89 seconds. This victory was particularly significant as it marked […]

Saint Lucia’s Henry Mangal appointed Chair of the Caribbean Consular Corps

Saint Lucia’s Henry Mangal appointed Chair of the Caribbean Consular Corps

The Caribbean Consular Corps (CCC) is a collective body of Caribbean Consulates in Toronto, dedicated to advancing the interests of Caribbean States and their citizens. It consists of CARICOM countries, including Haiti, OECS Member States, and Cuba. Brenda Foreman, the outgoing Chair and Honorary Consul of St. Kitts and Nevis, expressed gratitude to her colleagues […]

Trade school for Caribbean women to open in St. Lucia

Trade school for Caribbean women to open in St. Lucia

Project funded by Canadian government and private donors EnpowHer has been established as the first trade school for Caribbean women in St Lucia. The school, which aims to provide women with opportunities to learn trades and gain hands-on training, is set to open in January 2024. It will offer free training to women from across […]

A losing bettor’s offensive message sent to Raptors’ centre Chris Boucher

A losing bettor’s offensive message sent to Raptors’ centre Chris Boucher

  By Staff Reporter The message to Chris Boucher: “I Chose The Wrong Slave Today” Sports betting has become increasingly popular over the years, but unfortunately, it has also given rise to a new form of harassment directed towards individual players by salty fans who have lost their bets. Toronto Raptors’ Chris Boucher recently shared […]

Veteran St. Lucian journalist Guy Ellis dies at 78

Veteran St. Lucian journalist Guy Ellis dies at 78

Prominent St. Lucian journalist, Guy Ellis, was pronounced dead at hospital on Sunday night after collapsing at his home from an apparent heart attack, his relatives have confirmed. He was 78 years old. His widow, Tina said he had complained of feeling unwell and was taken to the Owen King EU Hospital where he was […]

Family friendly St Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa

Family friendly St Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa

Saint Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa has been selected as a Good Housekeeping 2023 Family Travel Award Winner in the category Baby-Friendly Vacation. The resort caters to families in its Splash Wing and the CocoLand Kidz Klub is celebrated for welcoming infants to 12-year-olds. Judges made up of Good Housekeeping Institute analysts and […]

Cheaper air fare coming to the Caribbean market soon

Cheaper air fare coming to the Caribbean market soon

Amazed at the cost of an airline tickets these days? If you can hold your breath for a few months or so there is relief in sight. Jetlines, a new Canadian discount airline made an inaugural flight from Toronto to Vancouver this month and has just received US approval to fly from Canada to Las […]

‘We have a lot of work to do to organize ourselves,’ -St.Lucia Opposition leader

‘We have a lot of work to do to organize ourselves,’ -St.Lucia Opposition leader

-St.Lucia Opposition leader Allen Chastenet St. Lucians in Toronto were told last Saturday that supporters of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) have “one set of people to blame” for losing the last elections in St. Lucia – themselves. “The Labour Party did not beat us. We beat ourselves,” said Allen Chastenet, St. Lucia’s Opposition […]

St. Lucia Carnival is going strong

St. Lucia Carnival is going strong

St. Lucians celebrated their Carnival last Monday and Tuesday, ending a week of competitions leading up to the final masquerade.  The National Carnival Queen of Saint Lucia show saw the beautiful Xenia Douglas crowned Carnival Queen after beating back eight rivals. Douglas (Miss BOSL Wise), amassed 521 points, six points clear of first runner-up Shaniah […]