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Flying to Miami Is Cheaper Than Visiting Your Caribbean Neighbours. Expert Says That’s Holding Back Region’s Economy.

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Travelling to Miami or New York is often cheaper than flying to neighbouring Caribbean islands, a reality that is costing the region billions in lost economic activity, according to aviation researcher Dr Dennis McCall, who argues that when Caribbean...
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The Next World Cup Starts Today:  How Saint Lucia Can Turn the Road to the FIFA World Cup into a National Opportunity

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By Maurice Ouderland, CEO of SportsBridge, and International Sports Marketing Expert Just days ago, Saint Lucia’s Carnival came to an end. For a few unforgettable days, the island came even more alive than usual. Music, dance and vibrant costumes filled the...
Business

After 50 Years at Hewanorra, Southern Taxi Association Unveils Major Modernisation Drive

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
One of Saint Lucia's longest-serving transportation organisations is preparing for its biggest transformation in five decades. As the Southern Taxi Association (STA) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the organisation has announced plans to modernise its operations, acknowledging that the changing tourism...
Business

Caribbean Energy Leaders Warn Closing the Gender Gap Is Now Critical to Region’s Clean Energy Future

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The Caribbean's transition to renewable energy will not succeed unless women are given a greater role in shaping the sector, regional leaders and energy experts have warned. That was the key message emerging from a CARICOM Secretariat webinar titled "Gender...
Health

St. Jude Hospital Refutes Social Media Claims of CEO’s Dismissal and Financial Probe

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
St. Jude Hospital has issued a public statement dismissing social media reports claiming that Chief Executive Officer Lydia Atkins has been removed from her position and is under investigation over alleged financial irregularities. Responding to the allegations, the hospital said...
Emergency

Police Identify Deceased Child as Fatal Vieux Fort Highway Crash Investigation Continues

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has identified the victim of Wednesday's fatal vehicular collision along the Vieux Fort–Laborie Highway as five-year-old Kervil Lawrence of Piaye, Choiseul.  Road Safety and Traffic Investigations officers attached to the Vieux Fort Police Station...
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Caribbean Cricket’s Newest Talent Pathway Begins with Historic NAGICO-GSL Partnership

Elijah Williams -
Through a groundbreaking partnership between NAGICO Insurances and the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), one young Caribbean cricketer is set to receive a career-defining opportunity that could shape the future of regional cricket. The two organisations have launched a...
Arts

Xuvo Reigns Supreme! Full Lucian Carnival 2026 Winners Revealed as Organizers Hail Festival’s Biggest Success Yet

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Xuvo Reigns Supreme! Full Lucian Carnival 2026 Winners Revealed as Organizers Hail Festival's Biggest Success  The curtains have officially fallen on Lucian Carnival 2026, with organizers unveiling the highly anticipated parade and road competition results after what has been described...
Emergency

Five-Year-Old Killed, Three Others Injured in Vieux Fort Crash

Sharefil Gaillard -
A five-year-old child has died following a motor vehicle accident in Vieux Fort on Wednesday afternoon that left three other occupants injured. The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) responded to the incident at approximately 2:35 pm, where emergency personnel encountered...
Emergency

Saint Lucia’s Leaders Unite in Emotional Tribute as Venezuela Closes Book of Condolences for Earthquake Victims

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The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has expressed profound gratitude to the Government and people of Saint Lucia following an overwhelming show of solidarity during the closing of its Book of Condolences for the thousands of victims...
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Flying to Miami Is Cheaper Than Visiting Your Caribbean Neighbours. Expert Says That’s Holding Back Region’s Economy.

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