Ministry of Health strengthens defenses with new pandemic preparedness plan
https://stluciatimes.com/174535/2025/10/ministry-of-health-strengthens-defenses-with-new-pandemic-preparedness-plan/
https://stluciatimes.com/174535/2025/10/ministry-of-health-strengthens-defenses-with-new-pandemic-preparedness-plan/
St. Lucia Times
Ministry of Health strengthens defenses with new pandemic preparedness plan - St. Lucia Times
Saint Lucia is significantly bolstering its capacity to manage future health crises by developing a comprehensive Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan. The initiative started in a critical three-day workshop held from October 21 to 23, aimed at creating…
Hurricane Melissa bears down on the Bahamas as Jamaica begins recovery
https://stluciatimes.com/174529/2025/10/hurricane-melissa-bears-down-on-the-bahamas-as-jamaica-begins-recovery/
https://stluciatimes.com/174529/2025/10/hurricane-melissa-bears-down-on-the-bahamas-as-jamaica-begins-recovery/
St. Lucia Times
Hurricane Melissa bears down on the Bahamas as Jamaica begins recovery - St. Lucia Times
The Caribbean region is reeling from the catastrophic passage of Hurricane Melissa, as The Bahamas now braces for the powerful storm's arrival today. Following its devastating impact on Jamaica and Cuba, Melissa is currently on a northeasterly trajectory…
RSLPF to receive new K9 as investigation into Tyson’s death continues
https://stluciatimes.com/174540/2025/10/rslpf-to-receive-new-k9-as-investigation-into-tysons-death-continues/
https://stluciatimes.com/174540/2025/10/rslpf-to-receive-new-k9-as-investigation-into-tysons-death-continues/
St. Lucia Times
RSLPF to receive new K9 as investigation into Tyson’s death continues - St. Lucia Times
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is set to receive a new K9 early next year, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the death of police dog Tyson.
Saint Lucia calls for Caribbean unity in driving sustainable trade agenda
https://stluciatimes.com/174547/2025/10/saint-lucia-calls-for-caribbean-unity-in-driving-sustainable-trade-agenda/
https://stluciatimes.com/174547/2025/10/saint-lucia-calls-for-caribbean-unity-in-driving-sustainable-trade-agenda/
St. Lucia Times
Saint Lucia calls for Caribbean unity in driving sustainable trade agenda - St. Lucia Times
Saint Lucia issued a call for Caribbean nations to transform their economic future through sustainable trade and bioeconomy strategies that aligned climate action with innovation, value creation, and global competitiveness. The two-day Crafting a Sustainable…
Saint Lucia announces 2025 National Culinary Team for TASTE Caribbean
https://stluciatimes.com/174562/2025/10/saint-lucia-announces-2025-national-culinary-team-for-taste-caribbean/
https://stluciatimes.com/174562/2025/10/saint-lucia-announces-2025-national-culinary-team-for-taste-caribbean/
St. Lucia Times
Saint Lucia announces 2025 National Culinary Team for TASTE Caribbean - St. Lucia Times
A new group of chefs will represent Saint Lucia at this year’s TASTE competition, scheduled for November 16–18 in Barbados.
SLHTA preparing private sector relief strategy for hurricane-hit islands
https://stluciatimes.com/174566/2025/10/slhta-preparing-private-sector-relief-strategy-for-hurricane-hit-islands/
https://stluciatimes.com/174566/2025/10/slhta-preparing-private-sector-relief-strategy-for-hurricane-hit-islands/
St. Lucia Times
SLHTA preparing private sector relief strategy for hurricane-hit islands - St. Lucia Times
The private hotel and tourism sector in Saint Lucia is preparing a coordinated relief strategy to assist Caribbean countries impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Venezuela ships 46 tonnes of aid supplies to Jamaica, Cuba
https://stluciatimes.com/174572/2025/10/venezuela-ships-46-tonnes-of-aid-supplies-to-jamaica-cuba/
https://stluciatimes.com/174572/2025/10/venezuela-ships-46-tonnes-of-aid-supplies-to-jamaica-cuba/
St. Lucia Times
Venezuela ships 46 tonnes of aid supplies to Jamaica, Cuba - St. Lucia Times
The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has delivered a substantial shipment of 46 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the sister nations of Cuba and Jamaica, both severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
TTDF on highest alert: All personnel recalled to base amid Venezuela war fears
https://stluciatimes.com/174647/2025/10/ttdf-on-highest-alert-all-personnel-recalled-to-base-amid-venezuela-war-fears/
https://stluciatimes.com/174647/2025/10/ttdf-on-highest-alert-all-personnel-recalled-to-base-amid-venezuela-war-fears/
St. Lucia Times
TTDF on highest alert: All personnel recalled to base amid Venezuela war fears - St. Lucia Times
Source: Trinidad Express The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) has been placed on its highest level of operational readiness, known as State One Alert, after all army personnel were abruptly ordered to report to their respective bases by early evening…
Swimmer Tristan Dorville handed Olympic scholarship
https://stluciatimes.com/174655/2025/11/swimmer-tristan-dorville-handed-olympic-scholarship/
https://stluciatimes.com/174655/2025/11/swimmer-tristan-dorville-handed-olympic-scholarship/
St. Lucia Times
Swimmer Tristan Dorville handed Olympic scholarship - St. Lucia Times
Saint lucian swimming prospect tristan dorville, an 18-year-old virginia tech student-athlete and national record holder, was awarded the olympic solidarity scholarship to support his preparation for the los angeles 2028 olympic games.
Megan Nestor named to Lisa Leslie Award preseason watchlist
https://stluciatimes.com/174659/2025/11/megan-nestor-named-to-lisa-leslie-award-preseason-watchlist/
https://stluciatimes.com/174659/2025/11/megan-nestor-named-to-lisa-leslie-award-preseason-watchlist/
St. Lucia Times
Megan Nestor named to Lisa Leslie Award preseason watchlist - St. Lucia Times
Saint lucian megan nestor, a university of north texas senior from canaries, was named to the 2025-26 lisa leslie center of the year award preseason watchlist, following a decorated naia career at wayland baptist university.
Hurricane Melissa leaves at least 30 dead as storm heads to Bermuda
https://stluciatimes.com/174662/2025/11/hurricane-melissa-leaves-at-least-30-dead-as-storm-heads-to-bermuda/
https://stluciatimes.com/174662/2025/11/hurricane-melissa-leaves-at-least-30-dead-as-storm-heads-to-bermuda/
St. Lucia Times
Hurricane Melissa leaves at least 30 dead as storm heads to Bermuda - St. Lucia Times
Hurricane melissa, one of the most powerful storms on record, tore through the caribbean as a deadly category 5, leaving over 30 dead in jamaica, haiti, and the dominican republic, with rescue operations hampered by widespread infrastructure damage.
Saint Lucian recounts harrowing experience during Hurricane Melissa
https://stluciatimes.com/174623/2025/11/saint-lucian-recounts-harrowing-experience-during-hurricane-melissa/
https://stluciatimes.com/174623/2025/11/saint-lucian-recounts-harrowing-experience-during-hurricane-melissa/
St. Lucia Times
Saint Lucian recounts harrowing experience during Hurricane Melissa - St. Lucia Times
Saint lucian resident aura charles recounted the harrowing experience of living through hurricane melissa in kingston, as the record-breaking category 5 storm decimated western jamaica, prompting the launch of the support jamaica website.
Heavy hands, high hopes: Ryan Joseph’s MMA rise fuels dreams
https://stluciatimes.com/174669/2025/11/heavy-hands-high-hopes-ryan-josephs-mma-rise-fuels-dreams/
https://stluciatimes.com/174669/2025/11/heavy-hands-high-hopes-ryan-josephs-mma-rise-fuels-dreams/
St. Lucia Times
Heavy hands, high hopes: Ryan Joseph’s MMA rise fuels dreams - St. Lucia Times
Shannus ryan joseph, the 6'6", 260-pound heavyweight from micoud, is the caribbean ultimate fist fighting (cuff) champion and a trailblazer in saint lucian mma, having secured two amateur wins and now inspiring the island's growing combat sports scene.
From Morne Du Don to runways in Paris and Milan
https://stluciatimes.com/174612/2025/11/from-morne-du-don-to-runways-in-paris-and-milan/
https://stluciatimes.com/174612/2025/11/from-morne-du-don-to-runways-in-paris-and-milan/
St. Lucia Times
From Morne Du Don to runways in Paris and Milan - St. Lucia Times
Saint lucian designer julietta raoul (julzzallure) wowed paris and milan fashion weeks with her signature hats and accessories, an achievement that began with her passion for hair in morne du don, castries.
Fire chief, environmentalists sound alarm as seasons collide
https://stluciatimes.com/174608/2025/11/fire-chief-environmentalists-sound-alarm-as-seasons-collide/
https://stluciatimes.com/174608/2025/11/fire-chief-environmentalists-sound-alarm-as-seasons-collide/
St. Lucia Times
Fire chief, environmentalists sound alarm as seasons collide - St. Lucia Times
Fire Chief Ditney Downes reported a drastic rise in annual fire occurrences in saint lucia, with over 1,100 bushfires this year, while climate change blurs wet/dry seasons, causing water shortages and increasing flood risk.
Gaming or gambling? Saint Lucia’s youth navigate the ins and outs of sports betting
https://stluciatimes.com/174667/2025/11/gaming-or-gambling-saint-lucias-youth-navigate-the-ins-and-outs-of-sports-betting/
https://stluciatimes.com/174667/2025/11/gaming-or-gambling-saint-lucias-youth-navigate-the-ins-and-outs-of-sports-betting/
St. Lucia Times
Gaming or gambling? Saint Lucia’s youth navigate the ins and outs of sports betting - St. Lucia Times
The rise of the us$53.78 billion global sports betting industry, while generating revenue, threatens local sports integrity in saint lucia, with amateur cricketers in the dream 11 t10 competition reportedly facing external pressure and financial temptation…
Preservation through participation, Quadrille’s place in hearts and homes
https://stluciatimes.com/174617/2025/11/preservation-through-participation-quadrilles-place-in-hearts-and-homes/
https://stluciatimes.com/174617/2025/11/preservation-through-participation-quadrilles-place-in-hearts-and-homes/
St. Lucia Times
Preservation through participation, Quadrille’s place in hearts and homes - St. Lucia Times
Jason bachelor joseph, a key promoter of saint lucian quadrille, wrapped his 14th annual dansé kwòdril sessions, emphasizing that greater public participation is essential for preserving the dance and other african-rooted forms like the bélé.
Julian Rogers on free movement: ‘It’s taken us 70 years, let’s not waste it’
https://stluciatimes.com/174621/2025/11/julian-rogers-on-free-movement-its-taken-us-70-years-lets-not-waste-it/
https://stluciatimes.com/174621/2025/11/julian-rogers-on-free-movement-its-taken-us-70-years-lets-not-waste-it/
St. Lucia Times
Julian Rogers on free movement: ‘It’s taken us 70 years, let’s not waste it’ - St. Lucia Times
There may be few in the region better placed to speak on Caribbean integration than Julian Rogers. A Barbadian by birth who now calls Belize home, Rogers has lived, worked, and told stories across the length and breadth of the Caribbean — from Montserrat…
Not just ‘madness’: What’s been missed around mental health
https://stluciatimes.com/174626/2025/11/not-just-madness-whats-been-missed-around-mental-health/
https://stluciatimes.com/174626/2025/11/not-just-madness-whats-been-missed-around-mental-health/
St. Lucia Times
Not just ‘madness’: What’s been missed around mental health - St. Lucia Times
“Mate just mad.” For decades, that phrase echoed through Saint Lucian society, used to brush aside visible distress or abnormal behaviour. It was often the only language available to describe mental illness until a few years ago. In recent years, Saint Lucia…
Youth Economy Agency: Shaping the businesspeople of the future
https://stluciatimes.com/174630/2025/11/youth-economy-agency-shaping-the-businesspeople-of-the-future/
https://stluciatimes.com/174630/2025/11/youth-economy-agency-shaping-the-businesspeople-of-the-future/
St. Lucia Times
Youth Economy Agency: Shaping the businesspeople of the future - St. Lucia Times
The youth economy agency (yea) is transforming saint lucian youth entrepreneurship, backed by a us$7.6 million cdb co-financing, providing training and angel fund grants to over 1,000 young people to tackle high youth unemployment.