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Thousands Sing Along as Brandy & Monica Deliver Epic Saint Lucia Jazz Finale

Sharefil Gaillard -
The 2026 edition of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival ended on a high note Sunday night as legendary R&B stars Brandy and Monica delivered a nostalgic, hit-filled performance that brought thousands of patrons to their feet. This...
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Saint Lucia Pushes Major Reforms to Protect Women, Fight Poverty and Build Economic Resilience

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Saint Lucia’s efforts to strengthen economic resilience, tackle poverty and improve protections for women and vulnerable groups are gaining renewed momentum through the Build Back Equal Project, a multi-sector initiative now driving policy reform, social protection improvements and gender-focused...
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Big Crowds. Smooth Exits. Almost No Trouble: Jazz Festival Ends on a High

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The curtains have officially closed on the 2026 edition of the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, and according to law enforcement officials, the island delivered one of its smoothest and safest stagings in recent memory despite massive crowds...
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ECCB Governor Declares “Time for Talk Has Passed” as Region Pushes to Break Cycle of Economic Setbacks

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The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Timothy Antoine, has issued one of his strongest calls yet for urgent regional transformation, warning that the Eastern Caribbean can no longer afford to keep “losing ground” every time disaster or...
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Saint Lucia Jazz Festival Highlight of Visit, Says Antigua PM Gaston Browne

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Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has described the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival as the highlight of his stay in Saint Lucia, praising the event as one of the Caribbean’s leading music festivals. Browne who visited the...
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Jazz Festival Issues Urgent Traffic Warning As Patrons Told To Avoid Major Highway Parking Zone

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Organizers of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival have issued an urgent advisory to patrons ahead of the festival’s highly anticipated final weekend, warning that there is NO official shuttle service operating along a busy section of the...
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Caribbean Leaders Warn CBI Programs Must Evolve or Risk Losing Global Trust

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The future of Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs across the Eastern Caribbean came under sharp focus on Thursday as regional leaders and industry officials called for tougher standards, stronger oversight, and a more data-driven approach to safeguarding the program's...
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Who Benefits from Saint Lucia’s Natural Resources? New Policies Aim to Set the Rules

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Saint Lucia is moving to strengthen control over how its natural resources and biodiversity are protected, accessed, and potentially commercialized. The latest push comes as governments worldwide face mounting pressure to safeguard ecosystems while ensuring countries benefit fairly from...
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Government Plans Major Shake-Up of Social Assistance in Saint Lucia

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Government of Saint Lucia is moving to dramatically reshape the delivery of social services, unveiling plans for a more integrated, data-driven, and family-focused system aimed at improving support for vulnerable citizens and reducing long-standing inefficiencies. The reform agenda was...
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Barbados Reggae Weekend Draws 20,000 as Festival Goes Global for First Time

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Barbados Reggae Weekend has delivered what organisers are calling its biggest and most impactful staging yet, drawing more than 20,000 patrons over three nights and expanding its reach to audiences across the Caribbean and internationally through live streaming for...
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LUCELEC Fuel Surcharge Hits 2026 High And October Could Be Higher

Saint Lucians could face another increase in the fuel surcharge on their electricity bills in October, with LUCELEC warning...

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