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Two Saint Lucians arrested in US$28.7M Trinidad cocaine bust
Two Saint Lucian nationals are among three people detained in Trinidad and Tobago after police seized approxim…
Pigeon Island National Landmark closed for September renovations
Pigeon Island National Landmark is temporarily closed to the public for September 2026 to allow for renovation…
Surf’s up for Team Saint Lucia in El Salvador
The cerulean blue continues to fly at international surfing competitions, with a three-member Saint Lucia team…
Three days in St. Kitts and Nevis and countless stories
A St Lucia Times journalist Keryn Nelson explores St. Kitts and Nevis for the first time, discovering the stor…
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings 25th Match
Follow St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings, 25th Match, Caribbean Premier League 2026, Today, Car…
All-rounder James excited for new WCPL chapter with Jamaica Empress
The expanded Limacol Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) bowls off this weekend in Barbados, with eight ma…
Gatlin, Green expect even more speed from Julien Alfred
The hosts of the Ready Set Go podcast are confident that Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred can go even faste…
VFS maintains lead; La Clery closes in
Vieux Fort South stayed top of the table, but two-time champions La Clery closed to second, after midweek acti…
Baby benefits: How newborn grants compare across the Caribbean
A report from Trinidad and Tobago made the rounds this week, highlighting a new grant for parents of newborns …
Three new categories added to Saint Lucia Business Awards
Saint Lucia’s business community will have more opportunities to be recognised for excellence when the 12th an…
Garde reflects on two years as Police Commissioner
After two years at the helm of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), Commissioner of Police Verne Garde …
Charles smashes 78 to power Patriots past Tridents
Saint Lucian Johnson Charles smashed 78 off just 48 deliveries to secure a rare win for the St Kitts and Nevis…
20-year-old Haitian immigrant dies amid immigration uncertainty in US
A 20-year-old Haitian immigrant in the United States died Monday in what his family believes was a suicide, af…
UWP sustains pressure on Frederick and SSDF, calls for Board to resign
The United Workers Party (UWP) is asking whether the public has been told the full story about why Housing Min…
New education initiatives aim to boost student, teacher support
The Ministry of Education has outlined new initiatives to better support students and teachers, improve learni…
PARADISE INTERRUPTED
By Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa During a conversation about why the Caribbean struggles to attract development fundin…
Saint Lucians pleased with Americas youth table tennis series
Even though their luggage was lost on the way from Guatemala City, Saint Lucia’s table tennis team were happy …
Eugene shines in Canadian cricket league
Johnnel Eugene has reminded local and regional selectors of his talent. The 27-year-old former West Indies you…
Florenville circles Saint Lucia on foot, sets sights on Mt Everest
Saint Lucian Jordan Florenville made history on August 31, 2026, by running all the way around the island. The…
Team Saint Lucia cop hardware at CAC bodybuilding
A three-member team from the Saint Lucia Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association is coming home with two …
First group of third-country nationals to arrive in Saint Lucia this week
Saint Lucia is set to receive its first group of third-country nationals from the United States this week, as …
PM says new housing fund is for all, urges bank to move quickly
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is urging the Saint Lucia Development Bank (SLDB) to act quickly so Saint Luci…
Frederick placed on leave amid SSDF issues
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Urban Renewal Richard Frederick has been placed on administrative l…
La Clery honours sporting icons at Legends Award ceremony
The community of La Clery recognised its own on Saturday evening when the third La Clery Legends Award Ceremon…
Chacadan Daniel’s family speaks out after ‘bittersweet’ court judgment, calls for justice reform
In July, Justice Alvin Shiva Pariagsingh ordered the State to pay Frances Daniel $75,000 in constitutional and…
Vieux Fort South retake the lead in SPFL
Vieux Fort South retook sole possession of the top spot in the Saint Lucia Semi-Pro Football League Tier 1 tab…
Local organisation to host coastal cleanup across five locations
The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) Saint Lucia Chapter is preparing to host the annual Internation…
Saint Lucians celebrate La Woz amid calls for a national flower festival
The La Woz Festival (the Rose Festival) is celebrated in Saint Lucia on August 30 each year. It is one of two …
OPINION: Understanding the crisis behind Babonneau’s water supply
Why are Babonneau residents still struggling with water shortages despite the community’s water resources? By …
Voices Beyond Violence: Movement born from St Omer’s death calls for change
The killing of 24-year-old Joy St Omer in May caused widespread outrage in Saint Lucia. But for three young wo…
Youth netballer tapped for regional development camp
Rising netball star Naija Ferdinand has been handed a golden opportunity to develop on and off the court by ta…
Local high-performance cricketers resume training after CPL break
Following a break for the home leg of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), local players have res…
Brothers die in separate road accidents a week apart
A family is mourning after two brothers died in separate road accidents exactly one week apart. Police have id…
Clients Lose Interest in Saint Lucia CBI Amid Processing Delays and Service Concerns
Due to continued delays in processing applications, demand for the CBI Program of Saint Lucia is reportedly de…
The Caribbean Isn’t Out of Moves on the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework
By Kerrlene Wills The Caribbean voice has never been louder and more present in discussions that decide the fu…
US places hold on immigrant visa applications
The United States has stopped processing all immigrant visas for now. According to the Trump administration, t…
Ministry pushes ‘Healthy, Active, Smart’ approach for new school year
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is asking parents, teachers and students to make physical and m…
Tropical storm could bring heavy rain to Caribbean
Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the central tropical Atlantic on Thursday morning and could bring heavy rainfal…
Saint Lucia secures US$20m Taiwan Eximbank loan for housing
The Government of Saint Lucia has signed an EC$54 million agreement to expand affordable housing. The governme…
Pay increase for Mortgage Finance workers
Workers at St Lucia Mortgage Finance Company Limited (SMFC) will now get a general wage increase of 8% over th…