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...

The Absolute Best Hotels In St. Lucia

St. Lucia has long been one of the most popular places for holidaymakers looking to unwind, and for good reason. With beautiful beaches, lush, exotic greenery, tranquil sunsets and breathtaking views thanks to the infamous Piton Peaks, a UNESCO...

Barbados vs. St. Lucia: Which island is better for your next Caribbean trip?

The island of Barbados and the island of St. Lucia are situated only about 130 miles apart, yet these two islands have a distinctly different feel. St. Lucia is located northwest of Barbados, featuring a mountainous terrain, lush rainforests, and...

Breaking Travel News Investigates: Saint Lucia: the light in an evolving Caribbean

While in the destination for the World Travel Awards Caribbean, Sapphire Goss takes in some of the sites of this island of contrasts. There are islands that fit the typical idea of the Caribbean: sugar-white sands, turquoise seas, palm trees....

Tallawah Sent Lisi dance camp empowers Saint Lucian artists

Saint Lucian dance practitioners are now better equipped to tell stories through their art form following the Tallawah Sent Lisi (TSL) dance camp. This initiative, held on September 28, was presented by Tallawah Caribe, a regional movement for...

Record-breaking 750 000 visitors expected as Saint Lucia reopens cruise ship season

Coming off a “record-breaking” 2024–2025 season that “welcomed over 650 000 cruise passengers”, Saint Lucia has officially reopened its 2025–2026 season today with projections to surpass those figures by 14 per cent, aiming for 750 000 cruise...

SAINT LUCIA MOVES TOWARD PRIVATE SECTOR CLIMATE PARTNERSHIPS

Saint Lucia is turning the tide on climate action, moving from traditional grant funding to dynamic partnerships with the private sector. On Monday, the Departments of Sustainable Development and Finance, together with the NDC Partnership, hosted...

Saint Lucia launches National Statistics Strategy

Castries, Saint Lucia – September 2025 – The Saint Lucia Central Statistical Office (CSO) launched the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) on September 25th 2025 at the Harbor Club Hotel with the purpose to modernise and...

Solar Tours & Travel Shines Bright at Saint Lucia’s Premier Tourism Awards

Last night, beneath the starlit skies of Rodney Bay, the Caribbean’s finest gathered for an evening of elegance and celebration at the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2025. Hosted at the luxurious Sandals Grande St. Lucian, the event...

A Night of Elegance and Triumph in Saint Lucia: Windjammer Landing Shines at the World Travel Awards

Last night, the Caribbean breeze carried more than just the scent of sea salt and tropical blooms—it carried the excitement of celebration, prestige, and pride. The World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 unfolded in...

Strengthening Biosafety in Saint Lucia

Photo credit: FAO A National Workshop on Biosafety Legislation recently took place, spearheaded by the Department of Sustainable Development. This initiative is crucial for consolidating stakeholder feedback on Saint Lucia’s legal and...

Mangrove predicts a rum revival for Christmas

Spirits distributor Mangrove Global has released its predictions for the 2025 festive season, with one defining theme: ‘flavour with purpose’. The Lucian Coffee puts a Caribbean spin on a classic “The mood has shifted,” said business development...

CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General hails Saint Lucia’s launch of national statistics strategy

Saint Lucia has launched its National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS), marking a significant milestone in the Caribbean Community’s collective pursuit of evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development. CARICOM Deputy...

An Urgent Call to Discover, Preserve and Protect Saint Lucia’s Wild Side

Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet The trailer will haul you along a brief but exciting trail into a deepest parts of Saint Lucia’s unknown world you’ll never have seen or heard of. It’s called ‘Saint Lucia – The Wild...

DR. ERNEST HILAIRE OUTLINES 5-POINT PLAN TO TRANSFORM ST. LUCIA’S TOURISM FOR EQUITY AND RESILIENCE

Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire urged Saint Lucia to evolve its tourism sector around five guiding principles to achieve sustainable transformation. He made this call on world tourism day, celebrated on Saturday, September 26, 2025, with the...

World Bank Support to Reduce Flooding in Saint Lucia

Washington, D.C., September 30, 2025 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project to reduce flood risk in Saint Lucia’s most vulnerable communities. The 25 M Saint Lucia Urban Resilient Flood Investment Project is...

Cambodia and Saint Lucia Forge Diplomatic Relations

Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Saint Lucia's Minister of External Affairs Alva Baptiste sign a communique on September 26 at the UN Headquarters in New York. Photo from Cambodian Foreign Ministry:Facebook PHNOM PENH – Cambodia and...

REPUBLIC BANK (EC) LIMITED ANNOUNCES PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2025 SAINT LUCIA BILLFISH TOURNAMENT

Castries, Saint Lucia – September 25, 2025 -Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) has proudly reaffirmed its commitment to supporting one of Saint Lucia’s premier sporting and tourism events as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2025 Saint Lucia Billfish...

Agricultural representatives from English-speaking Caribbean countries visit Malaga's Axarquía

Monday, 27 October 2025, 19:00 Share Members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) who represent governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica and Saint Kitts and Nevis, along with...

At Least 1.6M Children At Risk As Hurricane Melissa Bears Down On Caribbean

UNICEF is supporting emergency preparedness efforts across the region as Hurricane Melissa moves slowly across the Caribbean Sea. Countries including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic are expected to endure several days of intense...