Education

NRDF Breaks Silence on Delayed International Certificates as Students Await Global Accreditation

Sharefil Gaillard - July 3, 2026

The National Research and Development Foundation (NRDF) has responded to growing concerns over delays in the issuance of internationally recognized certificates, assuring students that the setback is beyond its control and that efforts are underway to resolve the issue...

Education

SALCC’s South Campus Is Back: Smart Classrooms, Flexible Learning and New Opportunities for Southern Students

Staff Writer - July 2, 2026

The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) has officially reopened its fully renovated Southern Campus in Beanefield, Vieux Fort, marking a transformative moment for tertiary education in Saint Lucia. Backed by funding from the Caribbean Development Bank and the...

Education

Government Launches Historic Child Rights Ambassador Programme

Staff Writer - July 1, 2026

Saint Lucia has launched its first-ever Child Rights Ambassador Programme, selecting 20 secondary school students to become the country's newest youth advocates in a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring children have a direct voice in shaping national policies and...

Education

Saint Lucia Tops the Caribbean in CPEA 2026 as Every Student Secures a Secondary School Place

Staff Writer - June 30, 2026

Saint Lucia has emerged as the Caribbean's top-performing nation in the 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), with every one of the island's 1,890 candidates earning placement in a secondary school while outperforming regional averages in every subject. The landmark...

Education

Education Minister Reveals New Security Strategy for Saint Lucia’s Schools

Staff Writer - June 30, 2026

Not every school in Saint Lucia will receive armed security, according to Education Minister Kenson Casimir, who says the government is instead pursuing a targeted strategy that combines security upgrades with early intervention to tackle the root causes of...

Education

British High Commission Honours Returning Saint Lucian Chevening Scholars

Sharefil Gaillard - June 24, 2026

Three Saint Lucian scholars have been recognised by the British High Commission following the completion of their studies in the United Kingdom under the prestigious Chevening Scholarship Programme. British High Commissioner to Saint Lucia, Doyin Adele Shiyanbola, hosted a reception...

Education

Education Minister Open to Making IT Compulsory in Saint Lucia’s Schools

Sharefil Gaillard - June 17, 2026

Information Technology could soon become a required subject for every student in Saint Lucia, with Education Minister Kenson Casimir declaring that digital skills are no longer optional in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, social media and rapid...

Business

Saint Lucia Moves Closer to Securing Major Climate Funding to Protect Water Supply

Staff Writer - June 15, 2026

Saint Lucia is taking a significant step toward securing climate financing that could help strengthen the island's water security as climate change continues to place increasing pressure on water resources across the Caribbean. Government officials, utility managers, development partners and...

Business

Consumers Urged to Cut Energy Waste as Fuel Prices Keep Climbing

Staff Writer - June 12, 2026

With fuel prices continuing to climb and the cost of living remaining a major concern for many Saint Lucian families, consumer advocates are warning that everyday habits inside the home could be quietly driving up monthly expenses. The National Consumer...

Crime

Caribbean Courts Can’t Keep Up: Senior Judge Says Lawsuits Alone Are No Longer Enough

Sharefil Gaillard - June 12, 2026

Caribbean courts are facing mounting pressure from growing case backlogs, rising legal costs and increasingly complex disputes, prompting a senior regional judge to warn that traditional lawsuits alone can no longer meet the demands of modern justice. Speaking in Saint...

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