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Two dead, multiple incidents reported over thanksgiving weekend
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has released details of several serious incidents that occurred over the Thanksgiving weekend, including two homicides, a firearm recovery, a police-involved shooting, and a major road traffic collision....
Artist brightens up school dining hall with new mural
Saint Lucian artist Sakey, whose real name is Naja Simeon, visited Buxton School in Leytonstone during his UK trip, which was sponsored by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. The visit aimed to showcase the creative side of Saint Lucia and engage...
OECS Commission Congratulates 28 MSMEs on Securing Grants Under the 1st Window 1 Call for Proposals of The Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme – 2nd Call for Proposals for Window 1 Opens October 17, 2025
From OECS Communications The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends heartfelt congratulations to the 28 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent & the Grenadineswho have...
Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Named Caribbean’s Leading Green Resort
Antigua and Barbuda’s Curtain Bluff has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Green Resort at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala 2025 in Saint Lucia. The awards ceremony, held on 4 October at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, brought...
Micoud South: The Talk of the Town
. Thousands turned out Sunday at the Micoud Playing Field for what could be quite possibly the largest political rally this season. The occasion was the official launching of the St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) Micoud South candidate Dr. Shanda Lee...
Criminal Networks and Insiders Drive Maritime Cocaine Trafficking in Latin America
According to the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) 2025 report, criminal networks are increasingly infiltrating maritime logistics chains. The report details how corrupt port and logistics workers facilitate the massive movement of cocaine...
Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Tropical wave reaches Caribbean by late in the weekend
Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: None The Atlantic Basin Overview: The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through...
OECS Commission congratulates 28 MSMEs on securing grants
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends heartfelt congratulations to the 28 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent & the Grenadines who have been awarded grants under the...
Dasheen Festival continues to take root
On September 27, the community of Fond St. Jacques, Soufrière, hosted the second annual Dasheen Festival as part of ongoing Creole Heritage Month festivities. Many Saint Lucians from neigbouring communities attended the event which was put on by...
The top 10 trending destinations for Canadians in 2026 unveiled in new report
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Guide Travel Travel International Skyscanner's latest survey points to a rising interest in alpine escapes and domestic travel Terceira Island in Azores, Portugal is a beautiful place to visit and one of the top 10...
Sargassum clears, but fishermen recall harsh impacts
For many years, Saint Lucians along the east and south coasts have come to expect the seasonal arrival of sargassum seaweed which covers beaches, harms marine life, and leaves a lingering, unpleasant odour. This year, however, the phenomenon took...
Airports at risk: Caribbean runways face rising seas
Ryan Bachoo Lead Editor-Newsgathering ryan.bachoo@cnc3.co.tt On approach to the ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago, the runway is almost surrounded by the sea—a sight that can unsettle even the seasoned traveller....
Edgewood Tahoe Resort: A Boutique Masterpiece in the Heart of the Sierra
Last night, the Caribbean’s most dazzling travel celebration unfolded at the elegant Sandals Grande St. Lucian, where the World Travel Awards Caribbean and North American Gala Ceremony 2025 honoured the finest in global hospitality. Among the...
As rent prices rise, locals question if housing is within reach
The cost of rent in Saint Lucia has crept higher, a truth anyone searching for a place to live can confirm without needing to consult statistics. This shows in the way friends talk about housing, in the prices listed on Facebook rental pages, in...
InterCaribbean Airways: Soaring to New Heights with the Caribbean’s Finest Cabin Crew
Under the dazzling lights of the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2025, held at the luxurious Sandals Grande St. Lucian, the region’s top travel and hospitality stars were honoured for their excellence. Among the most heartfelt...
Antigua and Barbuda Named Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025
Antigua and Barbuda has been named Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, held in Saint Lucia on Saturday night. The twin-island nation captured the title...
Dr Terrance Martin Jr publishes children’s books on financial literacy
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): A Kittitian, financial expert, Terrance Martin Jr, in October 2025, launched three financial literacy books for children, produced in partnership with the St. Kitts Co-operative Credit Union. The initiative aims to...
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth makes maiden call in Miami ahead of Caribbean season
By Laura Hyde | 17 October 2025 Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has arrived at PortMiami in Florida, where it will homeport for the first time in Cunard’s 185-year history, sailing nine- to 21-night Caribbean itineraries until April 2026. A...