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Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences Appoints Almando Rigby as General Manager

Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences announces the appointment of Almando Rigby as General Manager, effective June 15, 2026. Rigby brings more than 20 years of progressive experience leading ultra-luxury resorts across the Caribbean. Rigby most recently served as Executive Assistant...

Hilaire Says Commercialization Key to Sustaining Saint Lucia Carnival While Preserving Tradition

As Saint Lucia Carnival continues to attract thousands of visitors and generate millions in economic activity, Tourism and Culture Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire says the challenge is to build a commercially sustainable festival without allowing its traditions and cultural...

Saint Lucians Still Waiting for Fuel Price Adjustment as Global Oil Prices Slide

Despite a recent slide in global oil prices, Saint Lucian consumers will see no immediate relief at the pump or on cooking gas bills, with the government maintaining current fuel and LPG rates for the latest pricing cycle. Speaking outside...

Government Says Uber Is Illegal — Six Months Later, The App Is Still Operating In Saint Lucia

Six months after the Saint Lucian government declared Uber's operations illegal, the global ride-sharing giant continues to operate on the island, raising fresh questions about regulation, enforcement, and who ultimately controls access to the country's growing digital marketplace. Tourism and...

NURC Defends WASCO Rate Hike as Consumers Brace for Higher Costs

As consumers and businesses adjust to higher water rates, the National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NURC) is defending its decision to approve WASCO's tariff increase, insisting that consumer protection measures and long-term investment needs were key factors in the final...

Saint Lucians To Pay More For Water, But Chastanet Says The Crisis Won’t End

As Saint Lucians prepare to pay more for water and sewerage services, Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet is questioning whether higher rates alone will solve the country's longstanding water challenges, arguing that deeper structural issues remain unresolved. Speaking at a press...

Digicel Unveils Digi-Duo Bundle: Better Value, Smarter Connectivity for Home and Mobile

Digicel St. Lucia is excited to introduce Digi-Duo, a new convergence bundle, that brings together mobile and home fibre connectivity in one simple, value-driven package. Designed for today’s households, the Digi-Duo bundle delivers more speed, more value, and a superior...

Saint Lucia’s Tourism Boom Is Pushing Utilities to the Limit, Industry Leaders Warn

As Saint Lucia's tourism industry continues to expand, business leaders and government officials are warning that the island's economic success could be threatened if critical utilities fail to keep pace with growing demand. The concern took center stage at the...

Sargassum Chokes Micoud North Jetty, Threatening Fishers’ Livelihoods

The growing sargassum invasion affecting Saint Lucia's coastline is now disrupting fishing operations in Micoud North, raising concerns about livelihoods, food security and access to critical marine infrastructure relied upon by coastal communities. As fishers grapple with increasing challenges caused...

Saint Lucia Defies Regional Tourism Slowdown as Visitor Growth Surges and Major Expansion Plans Take Shape

Saint Lucia is bucking regional tourism trends and positioning itself for one of its most significant periods of growth, with tourism officials reporting strong gains across key international markets while several competing destinations face declining visitor numbers. Speaking at the...

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Saint Lucia’s Nina Compton Lands Prestigious ESSENCE Honour, Earns Praise from Export Saint Lucia

Saint Lucian culinary star Chef Nina Compton has added another major international accolade to her growing list of achievements...