Freshly minted Minister for Education, Youth Development, Sports, and Digital Transformation Kenson Casimir and his colleague Minister, Danny Butcher must hit the ground running in 2026. Their work is well cut out for them: improving on existing tournaments…

Julien Alfred remains the gold standard, literally, in Saint Lucian sport. The country’s lone Olympic medallist and reigning 2024 100m champion added another unprecedented feat this year, claiming bronze at the World Championships in Tokyo.

A comprehensive review of the first half of 2025 in Saint Lucia, covering major cultural events, historic political shifts, and economic developments.

A 37-year-old man from Augier, Vieux Fort, has died in a suspected drowning at Il Pirata Beach, according to police.The deceased has been identified as Gillian Garib.

Some of Saint Lucia’s most vulnerable persons were given a helping hand on December 21 by members of the local Seventh-day Adventist Church. In the spirit of giving back, a group of “Good Samaritans” supported unprivileged citizens including homeless individuals…

Olympic champion Julien Alfred targets the long-standing 60m world record as she returns to indoor competition at the 2026 Millrose Games in New York.

Cricket West Indies is centralizing its first-class tournament in Antigua and postponing the Breakout League due to financial constraints and a congested 2026 calendar.

Just over a week after opening registration to licensed taxi drivers in Saint Lucia, Uber says early interest in the platform has been positive.In a follow-up to its December 16 announcement, the ride-hailing company told St. Lucia Times it has been encouraged…

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has commended the public for their support and exemplary behaviour on VAT-free shopping day. The event, held on December 22, saw a reduction in the prices of qualifying goods, resulting in residents filling the aisles of shops…

Ambassador Stephen Fevrier examines the deepening fissures within CARICOM as disputes over US visa restrictions and regional security threaten the unity of the integration project.

Saint Lucia’s cruise season hits its peak as thousands of passengers arrive in Castries for the holidays aboard vessels like MSC Virtuosa and Norwegian Epic.

As Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced his Cabinet last week, many sat in anticipation as he moved around the round table in Parliament, waiting to see who, or if, there would be a Deputy Speaker of the House. For many, the question was not if, but…

It’s been a few years since I first heard talk of Uber, a ride-hailing service, being introduced in Saint Lucia. As I listened with great pain to a news story about the possibility of this soon becoming a reality. I couldn’t help but think about what it could…

Starting January 1, the harvesting and trade of sea turtles is banned under Saint Lucia’s annual conservation measures, the government has announced. In a release issued on December 23, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries said all harvesting, sale and…

President Donald Trump announced the US will keep or sell oil from seized Venezuelan tankers, potentially refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve amid an escalating blockade.

Thailand and Cambodia sign an immediate ceasefire to end weeks of deadly border clashes, agreeing to freeze troop positions and allow half a million displaced civilians to return home.

At least 15 people died and 19 were injured after a passenger bus plunged 75 meters into a ravine at Alaska Peak on Guatemala's Inter-American Highway.

French screen legend and animal rights champion Brigitte Bardot has died at 91. A look back at the life of a cinematic icon who became a voice for the voiceless.

Google is rolling out a long-awaited feature allowing users to change their primary Gmail address while keeping all account data, files, and subscriptions intact.