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Saint Lucia Launches National Event-Based Surveillance System for Public Health
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sharon Belmar-George Saint Lucia has taken a bold step toward enhancing its national health security with the official launch of a National Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) System, designed to ensure early detection and...

Team Saint Lucia Finishes 6th at CARICOM Classic 2025 Chess Tournament
R Gabriel on board 1;CM Elizee on board 2; WCM Wahid on board 3; Lambert on board 4. Photo via Saint Lucia Chess Federation The Saint Lucia Chess Federation (SLCF) has commended the national chess team on a commendable 6th place finish at the...

Sunny skies or quiet shores? How to pick the best time to visit St. Lucia
In my opinion, St. Lucia easily ranks among the best Caribbean islands to visit. It’s a destination that truly has it all, from dramatic volcanic beaches to incredible rainforests to charming fishing villages to top-tier luxury resorts. Whether...

Saint Lucia Carnival enters final week with packed schedule
Carnival has entered its climactic final week, promising an unforgettable explosion of music, colour and culture. From the pulsating rhythms of Dennery Segment to the fierce battles of calypso and soca monarch competitions, the country is ready to...

OPINION: Brand New Jet For Flying To St Lucia: How Nigeria Became The 12 Poorest Nation On Earth
July 09, (THEWILL) — A few months ago, I came across a video on Facebook that deeply troubled me. In the video, a young boy attempted to snatch a phone from a passenger on a moving bus. The passenger caught his arm, and as the bus slowed, the boy...

Taraji P. Henson Celebrates Vacation with Fitness Motivation
LOS ANGELES, CA – Actress Taraji P. Henson recently shared her stunning vacation photos on Instagram, flaunting her fit bikini body at 54 years old. The star of “The Color Purple” was photographed in a black bikini while enjoying a trip to St....

Nigerian Connection Set to Establish Strong Links with Saint Lucia and OECS
. Following the landmark visit of President Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu of Nigeria to Saint Lucia, the government is actively implementing several strategic initiatives to strengthen ties with the country and the wider sub-region. In a media...

Saint Lucia Hosts Successful DIHMAR 4 Meeting
Caribbean Maritime Leaders Align on Safety, Sustainability, and Regional Cooperation Sponsored | Article continues below Photo via GOSL Saint Lucia recently took centre stage in regional maritime governance by successfully hosting the 4th Regional...
Nigeria and OECS Strengthen Ties During Presidential Visit to Saint Lucia
The Government of Saint Lucia and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) warmly welcomed His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for an official visit from June 30 to July 2, 2025. The historic...

WTS vs PTS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- West Indies T10 St. Lucia Blast 2025, 3rd Place Play-off
The third-place play-off of the West Indies T10 St. Lucia Blast 2025 will see Whiptail Smashers take on Piton Strikers at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, on 8th July at 9:30 PM IST. Get the best WTS vs PTS Dream11 prediction,...

AMW vs IYH Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- West Indies T10 St. Lucia Blast 2025, Final
On 9th July at 12:00 AM IST, the Final of the West Indies T10 St. Lucia Blast 2025 will have Amazonian Warriors playing against Iyanola Heritage at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet. Get the best AMW vs IYH Dream11 prediction,...

President Tinubu’s historic visit to Saint Lucia: Renewing and expanding the Nigeria-Caribbean partnership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official state visit to Saint Lucia this past week was a watershed moment in the relationship between Nigeria and the Caribbean. The only previous official visit to the Caribbean was that of President Goodluck...

Major Police Operations Disrupt Criminal Networks Across Saint Lucia
GNFU and CIU Seize Narcotics, Firearms, and Arrest Key Suspects in Coordinated Raids . The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has launched a bold and strategic crackdown on criminal activity across the island, following a ten-day surge of...

Excitement builds as CPL Trophy Tour hits Saint Lucia
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) trophy returned to Saint Lucia over the weekend, the first time since the Saint Lucia Kings celebrated their maiden CPL title last September. This time, the tour was all about building anticipation...

Saint Lucia Aquatics Federation Hosts Capacity-Building Workshop in Meet Management
Sponsored | Article continues below . In a concerted effort to enhance the technical skills required for the smooth operation of swimming competitions, the Saint Lucia Aquatics Federation (SLAF) conducted a two-day Computer Room Training Workshop...

Saint Lucia to support Nigeria’s community tourism initiative
Saint Lucia has pledged support for Nigeria in designing a robust community tourism programme, aimed at grassroots development and economic empowerment. The Caribbean tourism destination will also share expertise on certification standards and...

BMB vs CBG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- West Indies T10 St. Lucia Blast 2025, 5th Place Play-off
At 12:00 AM IST on 8th July, Bamboo Blasters will go head-to-head with Calabash Giants in the fifth-place Play-off of the West Indies T10 St. Lucia Blast 2025 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet. Get the best BMB vs CBG Dream11...

Saint Lucia Aiming for Bolivar-Bideau Foundation by 215 Anniversary of Independence of the Bolivarian Republic
Venezuela celebrates the 214th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the Bolivarian Republic. July 6, 2025 Hour: 4:08 pm The following Solidarity Statement on Venezuela’s 214th Independence Anniversary was issued by the...

Jason Sayers Represents Saint Lucia with Pride at 18th CARICOM Road Races
Sponsored | Article continues below Saint Lucia’s very own Jason Sayers delivered an impressive performance at the 18th CARICOM Road Races held on July 5, 2025, in Montego Bay, Jamaica. . Competing in the 10K run among a field of 68 participants,...

Scholarship awardees named as CDF launches youth summer arts platform
The Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) has officially launched the 2025 edition of its flagship youth initiative, the Youth Summer Arts Platform (YSAP). This year, the junior calypso winners were awarded scholarships to participate in a...