Christmas shopping just got sweeter. Saint Lucians will enjoy a VAT‑free day on December 22, now formally approved by Parliament.Ahead of the December 1 general elections, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre had promised a VAT‑free day, and on Tuesday, during…

The Trump administration has expanded US travel restrictions to include 20 additional countries, including Caribbean nations Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda. Governments in the region are currently seeking formal clarification on the scope and implications…

Music Fest Sent Lisi, which seeks to bring new and emerging talent to the fore, is back with a power-packed punch.Described as the signature event of the south, Music Fest Sent Lisi will showcase exciting youthful talent at the Phillip Marcelin Grounds in…

Saint Lucians celebrated the National Day holiday and the start of the Christmas season with the annual Festival of Lights, featuring a vibrant lantern parade through Castries and cultural festivities in Belle Vue.

Police are investigating an aggravated burglary at an Airbnb apartment in Trouya, Gros Islet, after two non-nationals were robbed during the early hours of Wednesday, December 17.According to police, two masked men armed with knives entered the apartment…

Saint Lucian swimmers returned from the Aquatics Sports Association of Trinidad & Tobago (ASATT) Invitational with an impressive 15 medals, including nine gold, after four days of competition at the National Aquatic Centre in Couva, December 11-14. Along…

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s new Cabinet underscores continuity over change, analysts Rahym Augustin‑Joseph and Earl Bousquet say, with Augustin‑Joseph citing concentrated authority and Bousquet pointing to a balance of experience and renewal.

LUCELEC has brought the old Union Power Station back into use — not as a generating plant, but as a new standby capacity site designed to strengthen the country’s electricity resilience.

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre secured a historic second consecutive term after leading the Saint Lucia Labour Party to a decisive victory in the 2025 general election, reaffirming his commitment to healthcare, education, and national infrastructure.

Warner Bros Discovery's board has rejected a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, labeling the offer inferior to a competing deal from Netflix. The board accused Paramount of misleading shareholders regarding its financial backing…

Palestinian officials and UNRWA have condemned an Israeli military order to demolish 25 residential buildings in the Nur Shams refugee camp. The move, cited as an operational necessity by Israel, has sparked international concern over the forced displacement…

Following the reappointment of Kenson Casimir as Minister for Youth Development, Sports, and Education, sports administrators in Saint Lucia are calling for urgent investments in modern infrastructure, club structures, and professional certification to sustain…

Saint Lucia is seeing a surge in high-profile celebrity visits from stars like Taraji P. Henson and Michael Jordan, a result of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority’s strategic digital marketing and luxury partnerships.

The Venezuelan government has immediately terminated all energy ties with Trinidad and Tobago, after accusing the government of knowing about the US military's interception of an oil tanker reportedly headed to Cuba from Venezuela on December 10.

The results of the December 1 general election further diminished the opposition’s standing in the Saint Lucia House of Assembly, from two members to one. Since then, many have been asking: from where will the checks and balances come to help safeguard our…

The second Cricket West Indies Breakout Tournament is set for January 2026 in Trinidad and Tobago, featuring emerging talent and calls for a lower age limit.

Saint Lucia and CARICOM are coming under scrutiny by the Trump Administration in what may prove to be the most significant shift in US foreign policy toward the Caribbean in a generation. The White House proclamation imposing sanctions on Antigua and Barbuda…

As soon as Jounen Kwéyòl ends, many Saint Lucians say it is officially time for Christmas. The shift shows up quickly in WhatsApp statuses, Instagram stories and casual conversations, with people expressing a familiar desire to “feel the Christmas spirit”.

Republic Bank (EC) Limited has announced the commencement of the 2025–2026 cohort of its Power to Make a Difference (PMAD) Programme, marking the Bank’s fourth consecutive year of impactful, purpose-driven social investment across the Eastern Caribbean.

What was wise about the UWP was their questions on the cost of living, healthcare, crime, and violence; albeit it was not a compelling narrative, as evidenced by the election results, but the UWP suggested that the government kept the gas prices artificially…