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Kuwait Fund seals KWD8 million road deals for Belize, Saint Lucia
Acting Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, Waleed Al-Bahar, signs a loan agreement with Saint Lucia. WASHINGTON, Oct 14: The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed two loan agreements with Belize...
Owner: Ahmed Al-Jarallah
Saint Lucian filmmaker Elijah Anatole premieres new short film
Saint Lucian filmmaker Elijah Anatole is set to premiere his new short film Omyra on October 27, marking another milestone in his growing body of work. The 25-minute suspense thriller explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, and will serve...
Owner: Ninvalle Family
St. Martin wins ‘Best Event Destination in the Caribbean’ award in St. Lucia
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The Daily Herald
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Communication officers Malaïka Hunt (left) and Roxane Fleury (right) accept the award on behalf of Saint Martin Tourism Office. MARIGOT--Saint Martin has won the “Best Event Destination in the Caribbean” award at the 2025 World Travel Awards...
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Female solo traveller reveals the common scam happening in Venice
A female solo traveller has shared her experience with an alleged scammer in Venice - and has warned others who may be targeted. In a post shared to the subreddit r/solotravel, the user wrote: 'I was almost scammed last night and tonight I failed...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
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...
Owner: Nigel Mathlin
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,...
Owner: Ninvalle Family
Agreements Promoting Community-Based Tourism Signed
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The ongoing Community Business Revitalization Project (CBRP) marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with two simple yet profoundly important signing ceremonies in its partner communities: Fond...
Owner: Kenneth Williams
St. Lucia Loses Another Young Footballer
Ajanie Hippolyte Earlier this week St. Lucia lost another one of its promising young footballers. On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, about 4:50 p.m., officers attached to the Rodney Bay Police Station responded to a report of a suspected drowning at...
Owner: Gordon Family
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...
Owner: Simon Kolawole
SAINT LUCIA CROWNED CARIBBEAN’S ULTIMATE LUXURY DESTINATION AT GALA EVENT.
Saint Lucia sparkled on the world stage this past weekend, hosting the dazzling 2025 World Travel Awards Caribbean and North America Gala at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. In a night bursting with celebration, prestige, and island pride, Saint Lucia...
Owner: Daher Family
SAINT LUCIA LAUNCHES NEW SYSTEM TO MONITOR HEALTH THREATS ON CRUISE SHIPS.
Saint Lucia is stepping up its health security measures for the tourism sector with the Caribbean Vessel Surveillance System, a new tool designed to detect and respond to health threats on cruise and other international vessels in real time....
Owner: Daher Family
Saint Lucia joins push to strengthen disease surveillance in cruise tourism
A senior health delegation from Saint Lucia recently participated in a high-level regional meeting aimed at bolstering early disease detection and public health surveillance across the Caribbean’s cruise tourism sector. Held in St Maarten last...
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Saint Lucia receives automated passport control kiosks from OECS Commission
Yesterday marked the official handover of automated passport control kiosk machines from the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission to the government and people of Saint Lucia. The ceremony took place at Hewanorra...
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Work-and-play hybrid vacations redefine family travel
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The Times Republican - Iowa
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About 72% of Americans plan work-and-play hybrid vacations, combining work duties with time to unwind. Many families are adopting this setup, with parents taking calls from rental homes, coworking spaces and even mountain resorts before joining...
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SAINT LUCIA HOSTS PRESTIGIOUS 2025 WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS GALA
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HTS St Lucia
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Saint Lucia took center stage this past weekend as it hosted the prestigious World Travel Awards Caribbean and North America gala ceremony 2025 at Sandals Grande St. Lucia. The glittering black-tie event celebrated the best in regional tourism,...
Owner: Fevrier Family
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...
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Diwali 2025 vacation: Indians can visit over 50 countries visa-free - check full list, key details
With days left for the Diwali 2025 holidays, several people across the country are gearing up to celebrate the festivities abroad. As a growing number of countries are offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival, travelling abroad has become easier with...
Owner: Shobhana Bhartia
Which 57 countries can Indian passport holders travel visa-free to in 2025?
India has dropped to the 85th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries. This marks a decline of five spots from last year, when Indians could travel to 62...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
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...
Owner: Gordon Family
St. Lucia – Eastern Caribberan Golf Champions 2025!!!
Team St. Lucia has secured the top prize at the recently held Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA) 2025 Championship. This tournament, held annually, was held from 4 to 5th October, 2025 and was hosted in St. Kitts & Nevis. Team St. Lucia at...
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