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OECS Trade Ministers met in Saint Lucia on Monday, hoping to find consensus on a strategic approach to address trade challenges, which confront member states in the sub-region. Monday’s inaugural meeting of OECS Trade Ministers also sought to monitor progress on the free circulation of goods.

In January 2015, St. Lucia’s most lucrative industry; tourism witnessed a surge in tourism arrivals. The growth in the sector was driven by increases in visitor arrivals, hotel occupancy, and a thriving cruse ship season.

The Police Welfare Association (PWA) says it is not surprised to learn of looming changes in the leadership of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force. In fact, the association’s president said officers were expecting change in the wake of the release of some of the findings of the investigation into …

The Roman Catholic Church through the family and life secretariat conducted the fourth annual witness for life march in Castries on Saturday morning. The activity lured scores of worshippers and members of the CARIFAM community to the streets protesting for improved human rights and family practices. This activity come s …

The Roman Catholic Church through the family and life secretariat is planning a peaceful pro-life demonstration in the city centre on Saturday. The march followed by a talk-shop on current and controversial issues such as abortion, suicide and violence is targeted at the wider public. The church hopes to drive …

The students involved in the Lambirds Academy scandal say their fears are real. They are petrified of returning to Asia where they are certain tragedy awaits. It was February when a group of approximately 60 young people arrived on Saint Lucia with the promise of an educational opportunity of a …

The United Workers Party has new found vigour in the campaign against aspects of the three-year-old value added tax. This after the government of St. Kitts and Nevis decided to do away with vat in three major areas.

Founder of the Virgin Group, English businessman and investor Richard Branson is having a good time in Saint Lucia – and is telling the world about it. The business mogul has been tweeting and writing about this time on the islands, drawing attention to the destination. In one tweet, Branson …

50 Saint Lucian students will have the opportunity to pursue law and business degrees in the United Kingdom, through the collaborative efforts of R.I.S.E St. Lucia Inc and the British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made at a press conference at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College on …

Junior Achievement of St. Lucia organized a breakfast for its alumni and sponsors on March 26th at the Auberge Seraphine. The purpose of the breakfast was to develop and maintain relations between members of the group and supporters.