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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Awarded Knighthood by Saint Lucia

Castries, Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia has bestowed one of its highest honours on Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, formally recognizing his leadership and commitment to advancing African-Caribbean relations. Acting on the advice of Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, the...

St Kitts Declared Caribbean Hotspot After Blockbuster Music Festival

Jamaican reggae duo Romain Virgo and Christopher Martin brought the curtains down on what officials are calling the most successful edition of the St Kitts Music Festival to date. The three-night event drew record crowds and featured a powerful lineup...

Drug Shipment Intercepted in Vieux Fort: Police Arrest and Charge Two in Major Narcotics Bust

VIEUX FORT, SAINT LUCIA — June 30, 2025 — A high-stakes intelligence-led operation by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of a quantity of illegal drugs in...

President Tinubu Charts New Path for Africa-Caribbean Partnership in Historic Saint Lucia Address

In a historic and wide-ranging address to the Parliament of Saint Lucia, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu laid out a bold vision for deepening relations between Nigeria and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), offering initiatives spanning education,...

Customs Employee and Civilian Held in Drug Bust; Charges Pending

A female customs official assigned to the Vieux Fort office and a male civilian are in police custody following their arrest on drug-related charges. The arrests were made during an operation executed on Friday by the Gang, Narcotics, and Firearms...

Fishermen Found Alive After Over 10 Days Adrift at Sea

Two Saint Lucian fishermen, Antoninus Jn Baptiste—widely known as Chad—and George Valcin, who were reported missing at sea for over 10 days, have been found alive, sparking an outpouring of relief across the island. The men’s survival came to light...

Gunfire Claims Life of Young Man in Monchy as Island Records Another Night of Violence

Gun violence struck the community of Monchy on Friday night, claiming the life of 27-year-old Darnel Edward in a fatal shooting that has left residents rattled and authorities searching for answers. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on June 27,...

Record-Breaking Attendance Reported at St Kitts Music Festival

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, and International Transport, Tivanna Wharton, has confirmed record-breaking attendance figures at the 2024 St Kitts Music Festival, with over 24,000 patrons recorded across the first two nights. “Well, these are record...

St. Kitts Music Festival Opened in Explosive Style with Record Attendance and Unforgettable Performances

The 27th edition of the St. Kitts Music Festival roared to life on Thursday night with a high-energy, star-studded opening that set the bar sky-high for the rest of the weekend. Organizers had already described it as a potentially record-breaking...

Itinerary for Nigerian President’s Visit Released 

Saint Lucia is making final preparations to welcome Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for an official state visit from June 28 to July 4.  Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Janelle Modeste-Stephen, outlined the weeklong itinerary, which begins...

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Kids SummerFest 2026 Promises a Day of Fun and Empowerment

Families across Saint Lucia are invited to be part of Kids SummerFest 2026, a one-day celebration designed to bring...