Day: April 8, 2025

Sizzling skillets and bold flavours took center stage as six top chefs faced off in Dove Production’s Independence Gold Cuisine Challenge, transforming Saint Lucia’s beloved green fig and saltfish into gourmet masterpieces. Emerging victorious was Chef Nassis of BodyHoliday, whose innovative take on the national dish earned him the title of Top Chef.

Fired up and unapologetic, Herod Stanislas, the United Workers Party (UWP) candidate for Soufriere/Fond St Jacques, has set his sights on reclaiming the seat—accusing incumbent MP Emma Hippolyte of squandering opportunities and stalling critical development in the constituency. Speaking at the UWP’s Sunday Live broadcast, Stanislas said the people deserve better leadership and vowed to finish what he started, pointing out that several of his once-criticized proposals are now being quietly adopted

The St. Lucia Football Association Inc. recently held a training session for teachers in collaboration with officials from the FIFA Football for Schools delegation. This initiative aims to boost St. Lucia’s sporting prowess and create opportunities for local athletes to compete on international stages.

Displaced from the Castries waterfront ahead of the Anchorage grand opening, fish vendors now operating at the Camillia Alexander Fish Vending Market say they’re not ready to move again—raising fresh concerns over plans to relocate them to a new facility at the Fisheries Complex.

Taiwan’s new ambassador to Saint Lucia, Her Excellency Nicole Su, got a boots-on-the-ground look at the impact of Taiwanese funding during a guided tour of Castries on Tuesday. Led by Castries Central MP and Housing Minister Richard Frederick, the city walkabout showcased a range of completed projects—from upgraded drainage systems to vendor facilities—financed through Taipei’s continued partnership with the island.