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Business

Acado St. Lucia Bets on Veteran Executive Sunil Maharaj to Drive Growth

Sharefil Gaillard - July 28, 2026

Acado Limited announces the appointment of Mr. Sunil N. Maharajh as Chief Executive Officer of Acado St. Lucia, effective immediately. Mr. Maharajh assumes responsibility for leading the company's operations in Saint Lucia and driving the next phase of growth,...

Emergency

Fire Service Shuts Down Claims of Fire at New Saint Jude Hospital

Sharefil Gaillard - July 27, 2026

The Saint Lucia Fire Service has firmly dismissed claims circulating online that the new Saint Jude Hospital has experienced a fire since becoming operational, stating that no such incident has ever been recorded. The clarification comes amid growing public speculation...

Arts

Lucian Carnival Has Outgrown Its Venue, PM Pierre Says as Machel Montano Hails Festival Among His Best

Sharefil Gaillard - July 27, 2026

Lucian Carnival's soaring popularity could soon force Saint Lucia to think bigger. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says the island's premier festival has reached a point where government must begin considering a larger venue to accommodate rising participation, following what...

Arts

Saint Lucia’s Nina Compton Lands Prestigious ESSENCE Honour, Earns Praise from Export Saint Lucia

Sharefil Gaillard - July 26, 2026

Saint Lucian culinary star Chef Nina Compton has added another major international accolade to her growing list of achievements after being featured in ESSENCE Magazine's July 2026 Culture's Curators issue, a recognition Export Saint Lucia says once again places...

Business

Caribbean Too Small to Face Global Crises Alone, BVI Warns as It Pushes for Stronger Global Alliances

Sharefil Gaillard - July 26, 2026

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is calling on Caribbean nations to strengthen partnerships with countries across Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, warning that the region is too small to weather growing geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and...

News Releases

One Dead, Woman Seriously Injured After Car Plunges Down Anse La Raye Precipice

Sharefil Gaillard - July 26, 2026

A man has died and a woman is nursing multiple serious injuries after a vehicle plunged down a precipice in Au Pos, Anse La Raye, on Sunday morning. The Saint Lucia Fire and Emergency Services (SLFES) responded to the scene...

News Releases

Caribbean Rhodes Scholar Says Red Tape Is Holding CARICOM Back

Staff Writer - July 25, 2026

The Caribbean is creating many of its own biggest obstacles, according to Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholar Rahym Augustin-Joseph, who argues that outdated bureaucracy and unnecessary red tape are preventing CARICOM from delivering the regional integration it has promised for...

Business

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

Staff Writer - July 24, 2026

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...

News Releases

The Next World Cup Starts Today: How Saint Lucia Can Turn the Road to the FIFA World Cup into a National Opportunity

Staff Writer - July 24, 2026

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 - July 24, 2026

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...

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