Sandford says goodbye to Linda and Colin Lever

LINDA and Colin Lever have finally left Sandford for a new life with their daughter in St Lucia, an island in the Caribbean. By the time you read this article Linda and Colin will be in St Lucia. When looking for a Devon village in which to...

Doughnuts and mermaids come to Brattleboro's Elliot Street

BRATTLEBORO — Old and new traditions were on display Sunday morning at 20 Elliot St., the former home of Hotel Pharmacy, with people lining up to get one or two or even a box of fresh doughnuts. “Since I was a little kid,” said Kate O’Connor, the...

Nigeria’s Absence at UNGA: Implications for Global Engagement

Background Since assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has positioned Nigeria as a central actor in Africa’s development and diplomacy. However, for the second consecutive year, he will not attend the United Nations General...

Premium OECS honey set launched at Caribbean week of Agriculture

OECS and ACBO Launch “IGNERI” Honey Box Set Celebrating Caribbean Apiculture At the 2025 Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Association of Caribbean Beekeeping Organizations (ACBO), in partnership with the Organisation...

People: Schofield Sweeney; Finance for Enterprise; Yasper and more

Law firm Schofield Sweeney has announced a raft of new appointments The firm has recruited six senior team members and taken on four new solicitor apprentices, taking the firm’s total headcount to 178 to meet demand for additional services....

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre Hands Over New Lunch Pavilion And Playhouse To Bocage Primary School

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The students and staff of Bocage Primary School are celebrating the addition of a new Lunch Pavilion and Playhouse, officially handed over today by Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Castries East,...

Food Safety Guidelines For Jounen Kwéyòl Activities

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – As Saint Lucia prepares to celebrate its vibrant Jounen Kwéyòl festivities, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs is reminding all food vendors and patrons of the critical importance of maintaining...

Forestry Department issues warning on illegal hunting during Creole Heritage Month

As Saint Lucia celebrates Creole Heritage Month, the Forestry Department is reminding the public of its legal responsibility to protect the island’s unique wildlife, including endangered and endemic species. Officials have reiterated that under...

GHTA celebrates members’ success at 32nd Annual World Travel Awards

The Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) extends congratulations to its members recognised at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards, held on 4 October 2025, at the Sandals Grande Saint Lucian in St Lucia. The World Travel Awards honour...

EDITORIAL: One from 15 leaves nought

When Dr Eric Williams, the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, pronounced in 1962 that “one from ten leaves nought” to mark his nation’s withdrawal from the West Indies Federation, he gave voice to an era-defining fracture — an...

Thousands without power in Queensland as Victoria experiences ‘terrifying’ winds after year’s wettest day

About 26,000 households were without power in south-east Queensland on Monday morning after a severe thunderstorm passed over the state, with wind gusts topping 109km/h. Residents reported giant hailstones of up to 7cm in some areas. More than...

Caribbean Electric & Hotel Groups Sign MOU

The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation [CARILEC] and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association [CHTA], along with its affiliate, the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism [CAST], have signed an Memorandum of Understanding [MOU]...

Banker pivots to mobility equipment

When for­mer banker Neala Per­sad, founder of Ac­cess Mo­bil­i­ty Med­care (AMMC), de­cid­ed to ex­pand her Toron­to-based com­pa­ny to Trinidad and To­ba­go, she wasn’t sim­ply launch­ing a busi­ness, she was in­tro­duc­ing a new mod­el of care....

OECS and ACBO Launch “IGNERI” Honey Box Set Celebrating Caribbean Apiculture

At the 2025 Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Association of Caribbean Beekeeping Organizations (ACBO), in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, officially launched the...

SPFL Affected But Running Strong

Sponsored Last weekend’s football action in the St. Lucia Semi Professional Football League (SPFL) may have been affected the inclement weather but there was much to enjoy. . On Friday evening, Marchand’s Lincoln Phillip upped his tally with a...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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OPPOSITION UWP CANDIDATES CRITICIZE SLP’S TAX AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES

Candidates from the Opposition United Workers Party (UWP) launched a series of attacks and criticisms against the ruling Saint Lucia Labor Party (SLP), targeting its tax policies and National Health Insurance. The candidates appeared at their...

LUCELEC Partners With Ciceron Secondary To Promote Healthy Local Snacks

PHOTO CREDIT @LUCELEC The Department of Agriculture launched its Sustainable Snack Initiative at the Ciceron Secondary School, with partnership support from St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) –demonstrating unwavering commitment to...

OECS and New Zealand Collaborate to Strengthen Geothermal Capacity in the Eastern Caribbean

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through its GEOBUILD Programme, in collaboration with Aotearoa New Zealand-Caribbean Facility for Renewable Energy (FRENZ), convened a virtual regional workshop on Wednesday, October...

Eastern Caribbean Weighs Anchor In Annapolis.

- Advertisement - The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, working with the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, teamed up with the tourism boards of Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the...