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...

IICA and FAO lead regional dialogue on Sweet Potato

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing agricultural innovation and regional collaboration through the hosting of the...

FAO explores sustainable mechanizat...

Scoping mission identifies climate-smart tools and practices to enhance productivity, efficiency, and resilience in the local vegetable sector October 22, 2025 - Castries, Saint Lucia - The primary objective of the scoping mission, conducted from...

Saint Lucia regulator sets year-end target for cannabis bills

Saint Lucia’s new cannabis regulator says two cornerstone bills are before Cabinet and could pass before year-end, setting up a licensing framework that prioritises legacy cultivators, and channels the industry’s value through a central trading...

Agriculture Ministry Launches Red Snapper Pilot to Strengthen Food Security and Blue Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing Jamaica’s food security and pioneering a new frontier in blue economy sustainability through a Red Snapper Cage Culture Fin Fish Pilot Project. The project is spearheaded by the United...

Saint Lucia welcomes travel leaders for World Travel Awards 2025

Travel and tourism leaders from across the Caribbean and North America are gathering in Saint Lucia as the paradise island hosts the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 on 4 October. The VIP event at Sandals...

Belize, St Lucia governors-general arrive for National Day

Belize Governor-General Dame Froyla Tzalam and Saint Lucia Governor-General Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles today arrived in Taiwan to take part in this year's Double Ten National Day celebrations. Their delegations were welcomed by Deputy...

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...

Tapion Hospital Foundation Partners with Rotary Club plus and Government of St. Lucia to Provide Prosthetic Limbs

Sponsored | Article continues below ↓ On October 2nd, the Tapion Hospital Foundation, the charitable arm of Tapion Hospital, signed a significant memorandum of understanding with Rotary Club plus and the Government of St. Lucia. This collaboration...

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...

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....

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...

World Travel Awards winners unveiled at star-studded Saint Lucia ceremony

The finest travel brands from across the Caribbean and North America have been honoured at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Saint Lucia. The industry elite gathered on the paradise island for the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 to...

NSDC celebrates a quarter-century of skills training

The National Skills Development Centre (NSDC) is celebrating its silver jubilee by looking back on 25 years of upskilling Saint Lucians, whilst simultaneously laying the groundwork for an ambitious future. The training organisation held a press...

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...

The Caribbean cultural industries provide tangible economic benefits

Cricket West Indies’ financial struggle highlights a wider Caribbean dilemma: cultural industries only provide a major local economic boost when they successfully function as tourist attractions. In a media event on October 1 at Cricket West...

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...

Closing the Gap: Managing Journal Entry Risk in the Record-to-Report Process

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