Govt moves to safeguard students affected by Hurricane Melissa
https://stluciatimes.com/174425/2025/10/govt-moves-to-safeguard-students-affected-by-hurricane-melissa/
https://stluciatimes.com/174425/2025/10/govt-moves-to-safeguard-students-affected-by-hurricane-melissa/
St. Lucia Times
Govt moves to safeguard students affected by Hurricane Melissa - St. Lucia Times
The government of saint lucia has moved to safeguard saint lucian students in jamaica by securing hotel accommodation and providing cash for supplies as category 5 hurricane melissa bears down.
PM calls for the region to be respected as a zone of peace
https://stluciatimes.com/174449/2025/10/pm-calls-for-the-region-to-be-respected-as-a-zone-of-peace/
https://stluciatimes.com/174449/2025/10/pm-calls-for-the-region-to-be-respected-as-a-zone-of-peace/
St. Lucia Times
PM calls for the region to be respected as a zone of peace - St. Lucia Times
Prime minister Phillip J Pierre voiced Saint Lucia's concern over escalating US-Venezuela tensions, reaffirming CARICOM's stance for the Caribbean to remain a "Zone of Peace" following the docking of the USS Gravely in Trinidad.
Culture Minister: Jounen Kwéyòl a ‘success’
https://stluciatimes.com/174450/2025/10/culture-minister-jounen-kweyol-a-success/
https://stluciatimes.com/174450/2025/10/culture-minister-jounen-kweyol-a-success/
St. Lucia Times
Culture Minister: Jounen Kwéyòl a ‘success’ - St. Lucia Times
Tourism minister dr ernest hilaire praised the "tremendous success" of jounen kwéyòl 2025, advocating for a fully decentralized, island-wide celebration of creole culture beyond the traditionally designated communities.
Public assistance payments for October 2025 begin
https://stluciatimes.com/174453/2025/10/public-assistance-payments-for-october-2025-begin/
https://stluciatimes.com/174453/2025/10/public-assistance-payments-for-october-2025-begin/
St. Lucia Times
Public assistance payments for October 2025 begin - St. Lucia Times
The ministry of equity, social justice, and empowerment announced that public assistance program (pap) payments for october 2025 for babonneau, castries, gros-islet, san souci, and millet regions began october 27 and will be disbursed at the castries constituency…
Jamaican residents asked to seek refuge in shelters
https://stluciatimes.com/174456/2025/10/jamaican-residents-asked-to-seek-refuge-in-shelters/
https://stluciatimes.com/174456/2025/10/jamaican-residents-asked-to-seek-refuge-in-shelters/
St. Lucia Times
Jamaican residents asked to seek refuge in shelters - St. Lucia Times
As extremely dangerous hurricane melissa targets jamaica, the st thomas municipal corporation activated 42 emergency shelters, while officials urge reluctant residents to evacuate amid threats of catastrophic flooding and storm surge.
Support for Jamaica in the aftermath of Melissa
https://stluciatimes.com/174461/2025/10/support-for-jamaica-in-the-aftermath-of-melissa/
https://stluciatimes.com/174461/2025/10/support-for-jamaica-in-the-aftermath-of-melissa/
St. Lucia Times
Support for Jamaica in the aftermath of Melissa - St. Lucia Times
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KAYO wins big at music awards in Nova Scotia, Canada
https://stluciatimes.com/174466/2025/10/kayo-wins-big-at-music-awards-in-nova-scotia-canada/
https://stluciatimes.com/174466/2025/10/kayo-wins-big-at-music-awards-in-nova-scotia-canada/
St. Lucia Times
KAYO wins big at music awards in Nova Scotia, Canada - St. Lucia Times
Saint Lucian rapper KAYO Guevarra (né Filbert Salton) was one of the big winners at last weekend's Music Nova Scotia Awards, taking home the DJ of the Year and Hip-Hop/Rap Recording of the Year trophies for his project EXTENDED TRIP. The 37-year-old Saint…
25 dead in Haiti after Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica
https://stluciatimes.com/174478/2025/10/25-dead-in-haiti-after-hurricane-melissa-devastates-jamaica/
https://stluciatimes.com/174478/2025/10/25-dead-in-haiti-after-hurricane-melissa-devastates-jamaica/
St. Lucia Times
25 dead in Haiti after Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica - St. Lucia Times
Flooding from Hurricane Melissa has killed 25 people in Haiti while the storm still churned across Cuba on October 29 after leaving Jamaica with widespread damage and power outages, officials say.
Saint Lucia’s Elva, Cavalry FC into Canadian football semis
https://stluciatimes.com/174476/2025/10/saint-lucias-elva-cavalry-fc-into-canadian-football-semis/
https://stluciatimes.com/174476/2025/10/saint-lucias-elva-cavalry-fc-into-canadian-football-semis/
St. Lucia Times
Saint Lucia’s Elva, Cavalry FC into Canadian football semis - St. Lucia Times
Defending Canadian Premier League champions Cavalry FC, featuring Saint Lucian striker Caniggia Elva, are into the Contenders’ Semifinal on November 2, after beating York in the quarterfinal on a blustery weekend at Spruce Meadows’ ATCO Field. Tobias Warschewski…
Hope, Athanaze shine as Windies Seal T20I Series
https://stluciatimes.com/174487/2025/10/hope-athanaze-shine-as-windies-seal-t20i-series/
https://stluciatimes.com/174487/2025/10/hope-athanaze-shine-as-windies-seal-t20i-series/
St. Lucia Times
Hope, Athanaze shine as Windies Seal T20I Series - St. Lucia Times
The West Indies have secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Dutch-Bangla T20 International Series against Bangladesh, defeating the Tigers in back-to-back matches. The team entered the fixture aiming to claim only their second series win of the year, having…
UWP Dennery North hopeful supports pension plan for farmers
https://stluciatimes.com/174489/2025/10/uwp-dennery-north-hopeful-supports-pension-plan-for-farmers/
https://stluciatimes.com/174489/2025/10/uwp-dennery-north-hopeful-supports-pension-plan-for-farmers/
St. Lucia Times
UWP Dennery North hopeful supports pension plan for farmers - St. Lucia Times
Bradley Marcelle Fulgence, the United Workers Party (UWP) endorsed candidate for the Dennery North seat, has endorsed Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet’s plan to execute a pension plan for farmers, if the UWP wins the next general elections.
Government renews Christmas Barrel Concession Programme
https://stluciatimes.com/174493/2025/10/government-renews-christmas-barrel-concession-programme/
https://stluciatimes.com/174493/2025/10/government-renews-christmas-barrel-concession-programme/
St. Lucia Times
Government renews Christmas Barrel Concession Programme - St. Lucia Times
Saint Lucian households will once again benefit from the government’s annual Christmas Barrel Trade Concession, offering financial relief for families importing personal items during the holiday season.
Tourism Minister: No theatre of war in the Caribbean
https://stluciatimes.com/174497/2025/10/tourism-minister-no-theatre-of-war-in-the-caribbean/
https://stluciatimes.com/174497/2025/10/tourism-minister-no-theatre-of-war-in-the-caribbean/
St. Lucia Times
Tourism Minister: No theatre of war in the Caribbean - St. Lucia Times
As the winter tourism season unfolds, Minister for Tourism Dr Ernest Hilaire says projections show the Saint Lucian economy to receive a boom with an expected increase in both cruise and stay over arrivals. He noted however, that the conflict between Venezuela…
Aspiring grandmasters celebrate regional schools’ chess success
https://stluciatimes.com/174502/2025/10/aspiring-grandmasters-celebrate-regional-schools-chess-success/
https://stluciatimes.com/174502/2025/10/aspiring-grandmasters-celebrate-regional-schools-chess-success/
St. Lucia Times
Aspiring grandmasters celebrate regional schools’ chess success - St. Lucia Times
Saint lucia's nunez brothers, leon and noah, excelled at the central america and caribbean school chess championship, leading the montessori centre to third place overall, a feat praised by sports minister kenson casimir.
Saint Lucian designers in Nigeria for Lagos Fashion Week
https://stluciatimes.com/174510/2025/10/saint-lucian-designers-in-nigeria-for-lagos-fashion-week/
https://stluciatimes.com/174510/2025/10/saint-lucian-designers-in-nigeria-for-lagos-fashion-week/
St. Lucia Times
Saint Lucian designers in Nigeria for Lagos Fashion Week - St. Lucia Times
Following the official visit to Saint Lucia by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in June, the island continues to strengthen ties with the African nation.
Hurricane Melissa significantly damages four major Jamaican hospitals
https://stluciatimes.com/174516/2025/10/hurricane-melissa-significantly-damages-four-major-jamaican-hospitals/
https://stluciatimes.com/174516/2025/10/hurricane-melissa-significantly-damages-four-major-jamaican-hospitals/
St. Lucia Times
Hurricane Melissa significantly damages four major Jamaican hospitals - St. Lucia Times
At least four major hospitals in Jamaica have sustained significant damage following the landfall of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. This was confirmed by the Jamaican Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton.
British national fatally shot in Garrand, Babonneau
https://stluciatimes.com/174518/2025/10/british-national-fatally-shot-in-garrand-babonneau/
https://stluciatimes.com/174518/2025/10/british-national-fatally-shot-in-garrand-babonneau/
St. Lucia Times
British national fatally shot in Garrand, Babonneau - St. Lucia Times
The royal saint lucia police force has launched a homicide investigation after 26-year-old british national kenrelle o’flaherty was fatally shot in garrand, babonneau, late on october 28.
Port police officer Yannick Leon charged, remanded in $1.3m drug bust
https://stluciatimes.com/174522/2025/10/port-police-officer-yannick-leon-charged-remanded-in-1-3m-drug-bust/
https://stluciatimes.com/174522/2025/10/port-police-officer-yannick-leon-charged-remanded-in-1-3m-drug-bust/
St. Lucia Times
Port police officer Yannick Leon charged, remanded in $1.3m drug bust - St. Lucia Times
Port police officer Yannick Leon has been charged and remanded in custody in connection with the importation of narcotics valued at more than $1.3 million.
Sir Calixte George to be honoured for lifetime of service
https://stluciatimes.com/174520/2025/10/sir-calixte-george-to-be-honoured-for-lifetime-of-service/
https://stluciatimes.com/174520/2025/10/sir-calixte-george-to-be-honoured-for-lifetime-of-service/
St. Lucia Times
Sir Calixte George to be honoured for lifetime of service - St. Lucia Times
Distinguished Saint Lucian agronomist, educator, and statesman Sir Calixte George will be among 11 Caribbean visionaries honoured by the University of the West Indies (UWI) during its 2025 graduation ceremonies, receiving the Doctor of Laws (LLD) (Honoris…
NSDC celebrates a quarter-century of skills training
https://stluciatimes.com/174524/2025/10/nsdc-celebrates-a-quarter-century-of-skills-training/
https://stluciatimes.com/174524/2025/10/nsdc-celebrates-a-quarter-century-of-skills-training/
St. Lucia Times
NSDC celebrates a quarter-century of skills training - St. Lucia Times
The national skills development centre (nsdc) celebrated its silver jubilee by announcing plans to become a collegiate-level institution, bridging secondary and tertiary education in technical and vocational fields.