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Anse La Raye Bypass Bridge Set to Open March 31

Residents and motorists in Anse La Raye will soon experience some relief as O.B. Sadoo Engineering Services Limited announces the opening of a temporary bypass bridge on Monday, March 31, 2025. The development comes as part of a major...

Step Out 2025’ Delivers Style, Strategy, and Sisterhood in Powerful Women’s Conference

The third annual Step Out: Style, Etiquette & Image Women’s Conference was nothing short of transformational as over 100 dynamic women gathered at the Harbor Club Hotel on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, for a full day of empowerment, confidence-building,...

Dr. King Calls for Unity, Responsibility and Investment in Saint Lucia’s Future.

Castries, Saint Lucia — In a wide-ranging and impassioned interview, prominent medical professional and entrepreneur Dr. Stephen King laid bare his thoughts on some of the most pressing national issues, emphasizing the critical role of tourism and health in...

Historic Cetacean Forum in Saint Lucia Signals New Era for Marine Conservation in the Caribbean

In a groundbreaking step toward regional marine conservation, the Caribbean Cetacean Society (CCS), with support from the French Embassy to the Eastern Caribbean States, Barbados, and the OECS, hosted the Regional Forum on Cetacean Management at the Harbor Club...

Tropical Shipping Sounds Alarm Over U.S. Sanctions on Chinese-Built Ships

Tropical Shipping is sounding the alarm over a proposed U.S. tariff that could severely disrupt trade across the Caribbean. In a strongly worded response to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the company condemned the move as a “crippling blow”...

Health, Security, and Infrastructure Set to Receive Significant Funding in Saint Lucia’s 2025-2026 Budget

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre delivered his address in the House of Parliament, outlining the government’s projected capital expenditure, revenue estimates, and financing for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The Prime Minister began by highlighting the government’s planned capital...

Sandals Resorts International Exploring $6–$7 Billion Sale Amid Expansion Push

CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA — March 26, 2025 — One of the Caribbean’s most iconic hospitality brands, Sandals Resorts International (SRI), is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued between $6 billion and $7 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. The...

Pierre’s $577M Wage Bill: Relief for Workers, Questions on Sustainability in 2025/26 Budget

In an unprecedented budget statement that highlighted rising government expenditure and economic pressures, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Monday night outlined a $577.3 million wage bill for the 2025/26 financial year, representing a 6.6% increase over the previous...

Saint Lucia’s Economy Records Growth as Government Projects Surplus in 2025/26 Budget

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Philip J. Pierre presented the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the fiscal year 2025/26 to Parliament, highlighting Saint Lucia’s economic recovery, fiscal performance, and future financial projections. 
Prime Minister Pierre stated that the...

Mixer Brings Hospitality Professionals Together

Castries, Saint Lucia – The inaugural Connectors Circle Business Mixer brought together a dynamic group of hospitality professionals for an evening of networking, collaboration, and industry insights.  Hosted at BalaCasa, in Balata, Saint Lucia, the event was organized by Michelle...

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First Tropical Wave of 2025 Hurricane Season forms off West Africa, Could Impact Lesser Antilles By Weekend

Castries, Saint Lucia – May 19, 2025 The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is officially underway with the emergence of its...