Education

Botham Jean’s Legacy Opens Doors for Saint Lucian Students

Staff Writer - September 9, 2026

Eight years after Botham Jean’s death shocked Saint Lucia and captured international attention, his name continues to create opportunities for young students at the primary school where his own educational journey began. The Botham Jean Foundation has awarded full scholarships...

Education

‘See Ability Not Disability’: Saint Lucia Launches National Push for Inclusion and Acceptance

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - September 7, 2026

A national campaign aimed at changing how society sees and responds to persons with disabilities, putting inclusion, equity and acceptance at the centre of a broader public education drive has been launched. The “See Ability is Not Disability” campaign rolled...

Education

New School Year, New Rules Saint Lucia Unveils Major Education Overhaul

Staff Writer - September 1, 2026

Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education has unveiled a sweeping package of reforms and support systems to mark the opening of the 2026–2027 academic year. Students returned back to school on Tuesday September 1st. During his Back-to-School Address, Minister for...

Education

Gros Islet Police Challenge Students to Reject Drugs, Crime and Negative Influences

Staff Writer - August 29, 2026

As students prepare to return to the classroom, senior officers of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) are delivering a message that goes far beyond books and school supplies: the choices young people make today could determine the...

Education

Ten Year Old Saint Lucian Primary School Student Makes History With CSEC Music Pass

Staff Writer - August 28, 2026

At an age when most students are still years away from thinking about CSEC examinations, 10-year-old Eli Jeon has already made history. The Grade Five student of the Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School has become the youngest student in Saint...

Education

Historic Summer Payments Made to Saint Lucia’s School Ancillary Workers

Sharefil Gaillard - August 21, 2026

For the first time, eligible ancillary workers in Saint Lucia’s education system are receiving salaries during the summer break, ending a longstanding income gap for cooks, janitors, daily paid workers and staff attached to Early Childhood Development Centres. The milestone...

Education

23 Students Secure EC$2,000 Tourism Scholarships as Applications Hit Record High

Staff Writer - August 21, 2026

Twenty-three secondary school students have secured EC$2,000 annual scholarships from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). The group joins a programme that has now supported more than 70 students from families connected to Saint Lucia’s hospitality and tourism sector. The students...

Arts

From Robotics to Esports: Micoud North Youth Get Hands-On at Summer Retreat

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 19, 2026

From building their understanding of robotics to exploring journalism, esports and digital content creation, 48 young people in Micoud North spent five days gaining exposure to skills increasingly shaping the world around them. The 2026 Mopo Youth Summer Retreat ran...

Education

CXC Flags Absenteeism, Exam Irregularities and AI Misuse

Staff Writer - August 19, 2026

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) reported a strong overall performance in the 2026 May-June examinations. The results were announced during the Ceremony for the Official Release of the CXC 2026 May-June Regional Exam Results in Anguilla. During the ceremony...

Education

Education Minister Pushes Back Against CXC’s AI-Driven SBA Reforms

Staff Writer - August 18, 2026

Education Minister Kenson Casimir has pushed back against plans by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to reform aspects of the School-Based Assessment (SBA) system in response to the growing use of generative artificial intelligence, warning that moving away from...

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