Adoptive Saint Lucian Michael Barratt giving back through sports

More than three decades ago, Michael Barratt made Saint Lucia his home, marrying a Laborie woman with whom he has a beautiful little girl. His older son’s mother is also of Saint Lucian heritage, deepening his ties to the island. But the engineer,...

Experts: The key ‘unknowns’ of overshooting the 1.5°C global-warming limit

This hypothesised scenario would see global temperatures initially “overshoot” the Paris Agreement’s aspirational limit of 1.5°C, before they are brought back down through techniques that would remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.On the...

Saint Lucia launches road safety campaign

Saint Lucians are being urged to exercise caution on the roads through the newly launched National Road Safety Project. Officially launched on Wednesday, October 8, the initiative targets dangerous driving behaviours such as speeding, mobile phone...

Forum set to explore how philanthropy can drive sustainable development across the Caribbean

The Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CariPhil) will host Future Forward 2025 from October 28 to 31 at the AC Hotel Kingston, bringing together Caribbean and international changemakers to reimagine how philanthropy can drive sustainable...

Saint Lucia emerges as a leader in authentic, nature-focused Caribbean tourism

8 October 2025 Saint Lucia is emerging as a key player in the Caribbean’s changing tourism landscape, tapping into rising demand for authentic, immersive, and sustainable travel. Tourists enjoy the lush landscapes of Saint Lucia Often called the...

Rising temperatures see Saint Lucians trying to beat the heat

“Wah, it really hot, I never feel it so!” a woman exclaimed on the Castries Boulevard as she struggled to open her umbrella against the midday sun. Moments later, when approached for comment, she added with a sigh, “My boy, these days, awa awa...

Breaking the Cycle: How National Health Insurance Can Save Lives and Secure St. Lucia’s Future

Healthcare in St. Lucia is at a critical crossroads, deeply affecting the lives of countless families. Take the story of Mary from Soufriere, a devoted wife and mother whose husband was recently diagnosed with a serious illness. Faced with...

Dominica’s Jungle Bay named Caribbean’s leading Resort at World Travel Awards in St Lucia

Dominica News Online - Friday, October 10th, 2025 at 6:44 PM Dominica’s nature resort, Jungle Bay, has received the esteemed title of Caribbean’s Leading Retreat 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, which...

St. Lucia OPINION: What cannabis legislation can teach us about foreign direct investment (Part 1)

(St. Lucia Times) – More often than not, when you hear the vox populi describe the intrinsic issues and drawbacks of foreign direct investment and development, they note among other things that the investors come in without capital, they receive...

Home Care Providers In Saint Lucia Receive Permanent Tenure

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – A total of 667 Home Care Providers converged at the National Cultural Centre last week, to receive letters of permanent employment. Their transition to permanent tenure effectively ended a system where Home Care...

YOUNG GIRLS TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD IN SAINT LUCIA.

Read Time:1 Minute, 3 Second This October 11th, as the world observes International Day of the Girl Child, young girls everywhere are stepping into the spotlight. They are leading in their communities, fighting for climate justice, advocating for...

Saint Lucia pushes for healthier school meals through Regional Nutrition Workshop

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with the EU-Caribbean Nutrition (EU-CaN) initiative and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), recently hosted a two-day nutrition workshop at the Harbor Club Hotel in...

Saint Lucian entrepreneur secures US$54K Grant for BizConnect initiative

Michelle Samuel’s upcoming BizConnect Caribbean programme is gearing up to make a meaningful impact and it’s happening right here in Saint Lucia. Samuel, founder and CEO of SLUDTERA as well as the programme lead for BizConnect, recently secured...

WEATHER: Scorching heat and stifling humidity set to grip SA TODAY

Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Weather conditions and UVB forecast Gauteng Temperature:...

Saint Lucia, Cambodia Establish Diplomatic Relations

Saint Lucia’s foreign ministry is touting its new diplomatic ties with Cambodia as a step toward deeper cooperation on tourism, climate resilience and investment. The formal agreement, signed on September 26 during the 80th session of the United...

Experts: The key ‘unknowns’ of overshooting the 1.5C global-warming limit

Last week, around 180 scientists, researchers and legal experts gathered in Laxenburg, Austria to attend the first-ever international conference focused on the controversial topic of climate “overshoot”. This hypothesised scenario would see global...

Tropical wave could bring stormy weather to the Caribbean this weekend

West Palm Beach, FLA. (WPEC) — The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is keeping a close eye on a tropical wave moving across the Atlantic Ocean that could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of the Caribbean in the coming days. A tropical...

Saint Lucia Takes Bold Steps To Ensure Healthier School Food Environments

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs in collaboration with EU-Caribbean Nutrition (EU-CaN) and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) recently hosted a two- day nutrition workshop at the Harbor...

I come to praise shopping centres, not to bury them

And I get it. For a city of our metro population, we have some behemoths – Garden City, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Carindale, Westfield North Lakes all rank among the 20 largest in the country – and they all come with vexatious questions regarding...

IICA and FAO convene regional conference on advancements in sweet potato cultivation to enhance food security and climate adaptation

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have reaffirmed their dedication to promoting agricultural innovation and fostering regional partnerships by hosting the inaugural...