News Releases

The Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) is pleased to unveil an exciting and expanded direction for this year’s Festival of Light, taking place on Friday, 12 December 2025. In a significant enhancement to the traditional celebration, the annual parade will...

Law enforcement agencies, working alongside the Customs and Excise Department, conducted a coordinated twelve-hour joint operation aimed at disrupting organized criminal activity and intercepting the illegal importation of drugs and firearms. The exercise was carried out between 5:00 p.m. on...

St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) and the Civil Service Association (CSA) have signed a new union agreement for its Grade 1–3 employees, covering two triennia: 2020–2022 and 2023–2025. The agreement introduces a combined 14% wage increase, 7% for...

The Soufriere Super League (SSL)—a community-centered inter-hotel charity football tournament—held its official Cheque Presentation Ceremonyon, November 28, 2025, at the Soufrière Hospital, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the Soufrière community through unity, collaboration, and meaningful action. This year’s tournament saw...

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is delighted to announce that Saint Lucia has been recognised as the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination by the prestigious World Travel Awards. This accolade was revealed on 6 December 2025 at the grand final...

Run Barbados 2025 concluded in gripping fashion on Sunday, delivering world-class performances, surprise twists and unrelenting competition as elite international athletes and regional stars lit up the island’s iconic race routes. One of the biggest storylines of the weekend unfolded...

Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr. Kishore Shallow has announced he will complete his current term but will not seek re-election, citing his recent appointment as a Minister of Government in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The announcement comes...

Trinidad and Tobago’s long-distance standout Nicholas Romany opened the 2025 Run Barbados Marathon and Wellness Weekend in dominant fashion, capturing gold in the Fun Mile on Friday night to defend his title for a third consecutive year. Romany powered across...

The United Workers Party (UWP) has confirmed that former Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has tendered his resignation as Political Leader, marking a major turning point for the party in the aftermath of its overwhelming loss at the December 1st...

The 42nd edition of Run Barbados was officially launched Thursday evening as hundreds of walkers and runners from across the region and overseas gathered on the island to participate in the highly anticipated multi-day sporting festival this weekend. At the...