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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife to exit eco-tourism management in Isimangaliso Wetland Park
IOL
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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is set to exit the management of eco-tourism functions in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park within the next twelve months. Ezemvelo said it will now focus solely on conservation work in the wetland park going forward. The entity...
Open Letter to the Board and Membership of the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce
The Voice
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August 16, 2025
Dear Members of the Board and Membership of the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, I write as a deeply concerned observer about the Chamber’s ongoing silence on critical issues threatening our economic future and community well-being. The Chamber’s...
Saint Lucia Sets Sights on Safer Coexistence with Fer-de-Lance
St. Lucia Times
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August 14, 2025
Saint Lucia is seeking to keep residents safe from its fer-de-lance snakes while finding ways to turn its natural resources into cash. The nation’s fer-de-lances (Bothrops caribbaeus) seem to be popping up in more places lately, including spots...
Saint Lucia Launches Caribbean’s First Stargazing Training to Boost Astro-Tourism in the Region
The Voice
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August 13, 2025
Photo Credit: LUNAA Journeys Saint Lucia is now home to the Caribbean’s first-ever stargazing training programme, a groundbreaking initiative designed to equip locals with the knowledge and practical skills to lead immersive, culturally rich...
Saint Lucia Celebrates International Youth Day 2025
The Voice
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August 13, 2025
Sponsored | Article continues below . The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports proudly joins the global community in celebrating International Youth Day 2025 (August ,12) under the powerful theme: “Local Youth Actions for the Sustainable...
Venezuela Provides Technical Training for Saint Lucian and Dominican Republic Teachers
The Voice
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August 13, 2025
Highlights from the Venezuelan tour programme for teachers [Photo credit: Venezuelan Enbassy]Thirteen primary and secondary school teachers from Saint Lucia and the Dominican Republic participated in a two-week training program focused on choral...
BYD announces sponsorship of Republic Bank CPL
I News Guyana
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August 18, 2025
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Monday announced that BYD, the world’s No. 1 new energy vehicle brand by sales, as an official sponsor for the tournament. This landmark partnership brings together the Caribbean’s biggest...
Author to discuss life as migrant worker
Chatham Daily News
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August 18, 2025
An author and activist will be in Chatham next month to give a first-hand account of his life as a migrant worker.Article content CK Local Immigration Partnership and the Chatham-Kent Public Library will present Gabriel Allahdua, author of...
Saint Lucia Participates in Launch of CARPHA’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan in Guyana
The Voice
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August 11, 2025
Photo: Government of St Lucia A delegation from Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs attended the official launch of the Caribbean Public Health Agency’s (CARPHA) 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, held in Georgetown, Guyana from...
LUNAA Journeys prepares Saint Lucians for astro-tourism
St. Lucia Times
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August 12, 2025
With global demand rising for immersive, nature-based travel experiences, a new training programme in Saint Lucia is preparing locals to tap into astro-tourism, a growing travel niche. LUNAA Journeys, founded by Saint Lucian astrophysicist...
Hurricane Erin threatens the north Caribbean a year after Beryl wrought havoc
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 18, 2025
A man rides a motorcycle on the beach, following the passage of Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, in Nagua, Dominican Republic on Aug. 17, 2025. REUTERS/Erika Santelices Hurricane Erin is threatening the same Caribbean regions...
St. Lucia Tourism Authority Hosts 2025 Industry Insights Conference
DBS TV St Lucia
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August 8, 2025
The St. Lucia Tourism Authority hosted the 2025 Industry Insights Conference on July 29th at Sandals Grande, building on the mission of the Americas Showcase. The opening ceremony celebrated St. Lucia’s strengths and outlined a forward-looking...
Saint Lucia Celebrates Four 2025 Chevening Scholars Set to Make Global Impact
Times Caribbean
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August 8, 2025
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia is celebrating a moment of immense pride as four of its brightest minds have been named 2025 Chevening Scholars. Jevanic Henry, Kina Nicholas, Ronaldo DeGarzon, and another exceptional candidate will soon take...
Saint Lucian Nurse Spearheads Healthcare Gateway to India
St. Lucia Times
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August 7, 2025
A new healthcare initiative aimed at connecting Saint Lucians with specialised medical treatment in India has been launched by Albina St Ange-Augustin, a Saint Lucian-born nurse based in the UK. Her company, Orbital Well, officially debuted on...
Saint Lucia Joins In Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2025
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 5, 2025
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs joins the rest of the region in commemorating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7 under the theme “Prioritizing Breastfeeding in the Caribbean: Towards...
Saint Lucia Rallies Support for Mothers During World Breastfeeding Week
The Voice
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August 6, 2025
Lisa Hunt, Chief Nutritionist – Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs As the world observes World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7, Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health has joined the regional movement to champion the health and...
SAINT LUCIA CELEBRATES WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK, PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
DBS TV St Lucia
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August 5, 2025
Saint Lucia is joining countries across the region this week in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1st to 7th, under the theme: “Prioritizing Breastfeeding in the Caribbean: Towards Sustainable Support Systems.” Happy 0 0 % Sad 0 0 %...
SAINT LUCIA DEVELOPMENT BANK EARNS GREEN CLIMATE FUND ACCREDITATION AFTER SIX-YEAR PROCESS
DBS TV St Lucia
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August 5, 2025
In a major breakthrough for national climate resilience efforts, the Saint Lucia Development Bank has earned international recognition — officially accredited as a Direct Access Entity by the Green Climate Fund. The milestone, six years in the...
Saint Lucia-Led Project Trains Young Animators to Take On Climate Change
St. Lucia Times
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August 5, 2025
A new initiative is empowering Caribbean youth to tell the region’s climate story through animation. The Climate Voices Project, led by the Saint-Lucia-based Caribbean Climate Justice Project and Malfinis Film & Animation Studios, trains mainly...
Saint Lucian Climate Expert Welcomes ICJ Ruling on Pollution Harm
St. Lucia Times
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August 5, 2025
The United Nations’ highest court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), issued a unanimous advisory opinion last week, declaring that greenhouse-gas emissions may constitute an “internationally wrongful act under existing international law”....