WOMEN URGED TO CLAIM THEIR SPACE IN POLITICS AS SAINT LUCIA MARKS PARLIAMENTARISM DAY
As the world marks the International Day of Parliamentarism, Saint Lucia faces a stark reality: women occupy just over 11% of seats in Parliament. Against this backdrop, calls are growing louder for greater gender equality in political leadership, with advocates and lawmakers urging more women to claim their place in the decision-making spaces that shape national policy.
GOVERNMENT SIGNS CONTRACTS TO UPGRADE WELLNESS CENTRES IN BABONNEAU AND FOND ASSAU
A major step forward in healthcare for Babonneau, as the government signs contracts for the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Babonneau and Fond Assau wellness centers—part of a broader plan to expand and modernize the country’s health system.
THREE DEAD IN 48 HOURS AS GUN VIOLENCE SURGES ACROSS SAINT LUCIA
A wave of deadly violence has gripped Saint Lucia, leaving three men dead in just 48 hours. The island is now grappling with a homicide count that has surged to 31 for the year, as communities mourn and police launch urgent investigations. The bloody weekend unfolded across Dennery, Gros-Islet, and Soufrière—each scene echoing the deepening crisis of gun violence on the island.
CARIFESTA XV LAUNCHES IN BARBADOS WITH PROMISE OF REGIONAL UNITY AND CREATIVE EXCELLENCE
The Caribbean’s premier cultural celebration is back — and bigger than ever. CARIFESTA XV officially launched in Barbados, where excitement is building ahead of the 10-day festival set to run from August 22 to 31, 2025. Under the theme “Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence,” the festival promises to blend tradition with innovation, featuring over 25 participating countries and a packed calendar of music, dance, theatre, fashion, visual arts, literature, culinary showcases, and more.
SAINT LUCIAN STUDENTS TOP REGION IN CPEA WITH STRONG NATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Saint Lucian students have outshone their regional counterparts in this year’s Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), with national performance climbing to 77.24%—surpassing the regional mean of 71.23%. In only its fourth year of participation, Saint Lucia also claimed top honours, as the island’s leading male and female candidates Madiba Charles and Madison Paul, ranked highest across the entire region. While improvements were noted in mathematics, science, and social studies, education officials say math performance remains an area of concern. A total of 1,960 students—967 boys and 993 girls—sat the exams this year.
NIGERIAN PRESIDENT MAKES HISTORIC VISIT TO SAINT LUCIA TO STRENGTHEN OECS RELATIONS
In a powerful show of Pan-African solidarity, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made history this week with his landmark visit to Saint Lucia — marking the first by a Nigerian head of state to the Eastern Caribbean. The visit signaled a bold new chapter of strategic partnership, as Tinubu pledged to deepen Nigeria’s ties with the OECS across key sectors like health, trade, and education, while offering skilled Nigerian professionals to help build regional capacity through Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps.
STREET VIBES – JUNE 30TH, 2025
STREET VIBES – JUNE 30TH, 2025
NEW WILDLIFE FILM BRINGS SAINT LUCIA’S BIODIVERSITY INTO CLASSROOMS ISLANDWIDE
The producer of Saint Lucia: The Wild Side has embarked on an educational venture in partnership with the Ministry of Education, supported by the OECS Commission. The goal is to showcase Saint Lucia’s rich flora and fauna to students across the island.
The film, which highlights the island’s indigenous species, has also caught the attention of wildlife specialists and environmental stakeholders both locally and internationally—renewing calls for continued conservation efforts.
STREET VIBES – JUNE 27TH, 2025
STREET VIBES – JUNE 27TH, 2025
POLICE WARN OF NEW INVESTMENT SCAM FOLLOWING CREATORS ALLIANCE FRAUD
Just months after thousands were duped by the Creators Alliance Ponzi scheme, police are sounding the alarm on a new fraudulent investment operation called “We Invest” — warning the public to stay vigilant as financial scammers resurface across the region.
