The tourism Oscars are getting closer! Vote for Peru as leading adventure destination

Peru, a land of stunning geography, remarkable uniqueness, and extraordinary diversity, continues to attract travelers from around the globe, especially those seeking unforgettable adventure experiences. That’s why, Peru has been nominated for...

Farmers, exporters warn of trouble beneath Saint Lucia’s sea moss boom

Saint Lucia’s sea moss farmers and exporters are urging authorities to speed up efforts to regulate and standardise the fast-growing industry, warning that the country’s once-premium product is losing value amid weak oversight and intensifying...

OPINION: Nuts and bolts of Caricom ‘free movement’ for Saint Lucia in the future (Part 1)

By Rahym R. Augustin-Joseph About two weeks ago, amid the political campaigning in Saint Lucia, four CARICOM countries – Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines – leapfrogged the region. They implemented full freedom of...

Work remains to reduce human trafficking in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia has been placed on the US Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Tier 2 Watch List, a move that highlights the United States’ concerns about enforcement, victim protection, and a lack of demonstrable increases...

OPEC Fund approves US$20 million loan for Saint Lucia’s highway project

The OPEC Fund for International Development has approved a US$20 million loan to Saint Lucia to help finance Section 1 of the Sir Julian R. Hunte Highway Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity between Castries...

Book holiday flights now or pay hundreds more later, Google travel data reveals for 2025

Fox News Digital asked travelers in Las Vegas this week about the most surprising costs and fees they've seen during their trip as tourism numbers keep dropping for Sin City. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the weather begins to...

The best options for your winter sun holiday this year, from Tenerife to Oman

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These 25 Caribbean Beaches Feel Like They Were Designed for Honeymoons

There are beaches built for honeymoons. Beaches where everything you need is right there — your room, your view, your pool, your dinner, your rum punch at sunset. Where you never have to leave the sand if you don’t want to. These are the places...

St. Lucians Appointed to FIFA Standing Committees

Sponsored Ms. Examin Philbert The St. Lucia football community is proving once again that St. Lucia has the capacity to move up the ranks in the regional football environment. The Saint Lucia Football Association Inc. (SLFA) has announced that...

Two Saint Lucian stars return home on holiday

Saint Lucia’s internationally acclaimed actor, Joseph Marcell, is enjoying a well-deserved visit to his homeland following a recent performance in Scotland. The star, best known for his role as Geoffrey Butler on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is...

CHOISEUL ARTS CENTRE REOPENS TO REVIVE LOCAL CRAFT AND TOURISM

Choiseul’s creativity is back on display! The Choiseul Arts and Craft Centre officially reopened on Thursday, promising to transform the area into a vibrant hub for local artisans, skills development, and tourism growth. Government officials say...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – October 20, 2025- Cayman’s Monique Hamaty-Simmonds featured

All Aboard: San Juan welcomes cruise community The countdown is over — tomorrow the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show kicks off in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Today, delegates from across the Caribbean, Latin America, the United States and beyond are...

Dominica citizenship by investment for Nigerians: Your path to global freedom

BY UCHECHUKWU OKWUM You’re tired of visa rejections. You’re frustrated with endless embassy queues and the uncertainty of whether your travel plans will actually work out. If you’re a Nigerian with the means to change this situation, you’re in the...

OECS advances border management in St Lucia

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has donated ten state-of-the-art automated kiosk machines to Saint Lucia, with eight installed at the Hewanorra International Airport (HIA) and two servicing George F. L. Charles...

Explore the Caribbean by Cruise: Top Islands, Beaches & Adventures

Introduction: A Luxury Gateway to the Caribbean The Caribbean has long been a dream destination for travelers seeking turquoise waters, powdery white sands, and vibrant cultures. Its allure lies not only in its natural beauty but also in the sense...

Julien Alfred’s Track Spikes Auctioned for US$75,000 to Support Young Saint Lucian Athletes 

Saint Lucia: The Track spikes worn by Saint Lucia’s Olympic champion, Julien Alfred have been auctioned for US$75,000, in order to raise funds to support the next generation of local athletes. The sale took place during the Power and Grace: An...

OECS Advances Border Management in Saint Lucia with New Self-Service Technology

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has donated ten state-of-the-art automated kiosk machines to Saint Lucia, with eight installed at the Hewanorra International Airport (HIA) and two servicing George F. L. Charles...

Remembering ‘Jimz’

Death is never an easy topic. It’s even less so when young people die, and certainly when they pass suddenly. It hits hardest when promising youth have not just their careers, but their lives, snuffed out in a moment. The impact spreads like...

Kuwait Fund seals $12.8mln road deals for Belize, Saint Lucia

WASHINGTON - The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed two loan agreements with Belize and Saint Lucia on the sidelines of the World Bank Group meetings taking place this week in Washington, with Kuwait’s participation. In a...

Saint Lucia psychic retreat review: How travelling 4000+ miles opened up my third eye (and heart)

Saint Lucia isn’t just another dreamy Caribbean island shrouded in white-sand beaches, wild jungle trails and those iconic Pitons you’ve seen all over your Instagram (side note: they are worth seeing, but more on that below). It’s also a place to...