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Editorial: Celebrating Cultural Storytelling – Why Kirk Elliott Deserves the GIMIES People’s Choice Award

For more than three decades, Kirk Elliott has dedicated his life and career to showcasing the beauty, culture, and heritage of Saint Lucia to the world. As a community-based tourism entrepreneur and master photographer, Elliott has used his lens...

Editorial: Celebrating Love and Service – Why Michel Gaspard Deserves the GIMIES People’s Choice Award

Saint Lucia is known around the world as one of the Caribbean’s most romantic destinations, welcoming thousands of couples each year who choose the island to celebrate their love. Helping to create these unforgettable moments is Michel Gaspard, a...

Tributes Flow for Former Business Leader and Women’s Advocate Thecla Deterville

Saint Lucia is mourning the loss of Thecla Deterville, a distinguished human resource professional and former Business Person of the Year, whose contributions to the business community and women’s empowerment have left a lasting legacy. Deterville, who was awarded the...

Editorial: Celebrating Eco-Tourism – Why Shervon Charles Deserves the GIMIES People’s Choice Award

Saint Lucia’s tourism industry is strengthened by individuals who not only create memorable visitor experiences but also give back to their communities. Shervon Charles, Operations Manager at Unique Stables 758, is one such individual whose work reflects dedication to...

Independence Business Expo Opens Doors for Saint Lucian Exports

Conversations sparked during the Independence Business Expo have already begun translating into tangible opportunities for local businesses, according to Export Saint Lucia, which hosted the event as part of the island’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The expo brought together nearly...

Sick-Out Disrupts Operations at National Insurance Corporation

Operations at the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) were disrupted on Monday after several employees reportedly called in sick, forcing the temporary closure of multiple offices across the island. In a press release issued earlier in the day, the NIC advised...

Saint Lucia Chamber of Shipping Moves to Unite Fragmented Maritime Industry

The newly launched Saint Lucia Chamber of Shipping is positioning itself as the unifying force for what its leadership describes as a fragmented and under-coordinated maritime industry. Chief Executive Officer Tariq Khan says the Chamber was formed with one clear...

Hilaire Rebukes ‘Irresponsible’ Social Media Claims Over Temporary Fence at Reduit Beach

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Industries Dr. Ernest Hilaire has strongly criticized what he describes as the spread of misinformation on social media following a video posted by Marcellus Steide, a former hopeful for the Castries North seat...

Saint Lucia Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality at UN Commission on the Status of Women

Saint Lucia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening justice systems for women and girls during the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) currently underway at the United Nations...

Government Secures US$22.8M CDB Loan to Strengthen Saint Lucia’s Water Supply

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Tuesday defended the government’s decision to secure more than US$22.8 million in financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to upgrade key water infrastructure, describing the investment as critical to improving reliability and...

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Caribbean Youth Entering Adulthood Without Knowing Their Legal Rights

Many young people across the Caribbean are entering adulthood without a basic understanding of their legal rights a knowledge...