Saint Lucia Launches 7th Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MIC-7)

The Government of Saint Lucia has officially launched the seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MIC-7), reaffirming its commitment to data-driven policy and social development. The launch event brought together key stakeholders...

St. Lucia Advances HIV Prevention: PrEP Training for Healthcare Professionals

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, in partnership with the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC), is strengthening HIV prevention efforts in St. Lucia through education and capacity building. As part of its sensitization...

Well done, St Lucia

IT was with enormous joy I received the fantastic news that the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has struck down the laws that criminalised adult consensual same-sex intimacy. These draconian discrimina­tory laws were forced into our independent...

TEACHERS’ UNION AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF EDUCATORS

The St. Lucia Teachers’ Union and the St. Lucia Teachers’ Credit Cooperative Ltd provided financial grants to the children of educators at their annual presentation of scholarships and bursaries. The initiative offers economic relief to families...

SDA CHURCH REAFFIRMS BIBLICAL STANCE ON MARRIAGE AFTER COURT RULING

In the wake of a landmark court ruling that decriminalized buggery between consenting adults, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Saint Lucia is standing firm on its longstanding teachings. While recognizing the authority of the Eastern Caribbean...

BANK OF SAINT LUCIA LAUNCHES ‘RHYTHM & REWARDS’ PROMO WITH TRIP TO DOMINICA CREOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Two Bank of Saint Lucia credit card customers are set to experience one of the region’s most electrifying cultural festivals, as part of the bank’s newly launched Rhythm and Rewards campaign. In partnership with Going Places Travel, the bank is...

Saint Lucia Joins In Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2025

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs joins the rest of the region in commemorating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7 under the theme “Prioritizing Breastfeeding in the Caribbean: Towards...

ST. LUCIA TEACHERS’ UNION AND CREDIT CO-OP AWARD STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

The St. Lucia Teachers’ Union and the St. Lucia Teachers’ Credit Cooperative Ltd on Thursday July 31st 2025 provided financial grants to the children of educators at their annual presentation of scholarships and bursaries. The initiative offers...

Saint Lucia Rallies Support for Mothers During World Breastfeeding Week

Lisa Hunt, Chief Nutritionist – Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs As the world observes World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7, Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health has joined the regional movement to champion the health and...

Government of Saint Lucia Launches New 10-Year Passports — No Increase in Fees

Castries, Saint Lucia — The Government of Saint Lucia has officially commenced the issuance of 10-year passports, fulfilling a key commitment announced by Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre during the 2025/2026 Budget Address. Effective today,...

St Lucia launches new 10-year passports

Government of Saint Lucia Launches New 10-Year Passports The Government of Saint Lucia has officially commenced the issuance of 10-year passports, fulfilling a key commitment announced by Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre during the 2025/2026...

SAINT LUCIAN STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY IN TAIWAN

Dozens of Saint Lucian students have been awarded international scholarships, unlocking opportunities for higher education in Taiwan. The latest round of awards reflects deepening ties and continued investment in Saint Lucia’s human capital. Happy...

Saint Lucia Reintroduces 10-Year Passports With No Extra Fees

Saint Lucians can once again apply for 10-year passports, following the government’s official transition from 5-year documents. The change applies to adults aged 18 and over, and comes without any increase in fees, according to a release issued by...

ST. LUCIA-RIGHTS-Roman Catholic Church maintains position on homosexual acts

Archbishop Weighs In on Court’s Landmark Ruling Decriminalizing Buggery in Saint Lucia

Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire of Castries, St Lucia The Archdiocese of Castries has issued a statement following the recent ruling of the Court of Saint Lucia to decriminalize buggery in the privacy of one’s home, a decision that marks a significant...

44 Saint Lucians Awarded Taiwan Scholarships

TTM Forty-four Saint Lucians have been awarded scholarships by the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) this year to pursue tertiary education in that country. Thirty-seven received the MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Scholarship, while...

Strengthening the Youth Agenda: Saint Lucia’s CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Begin Their Term

Sponsored | Article continues below CARICOM Youth Ambassadors and Ministry Officials [Credit: MYDS]Saint Lucia’s four newly appointed representatives to the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYA) Programme have officially embarked on their mandate to...

Just 4 Fun Marks 25 Years as a Pillar of Saint Lucian Carnival

. The Carnival route from Massy Mega to Castries Town once more became alive with the familiar swirl of music, movement and masquerade from July 21 to 22. Yet for one band, this year’s revelry carried significance beyond the spectacle. Just 4 Fun...

Imperial prejudice vs freedom to love

IN a historic ruling, the High Court of St Lucia recently struck down colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex intimacy and enabled systemic discrimination against members of the LGBTQ+ community. The court found these outdated laws...

Visa Bonds vs Visa Restrictions” – A Caribbean Wake-Up Call as U.S. Slams Door on Saint Lucia, St. Kitts, Dominica & Antigua

TIMES CARIBBEAN ANALYSIS “ August 5, 2025 | By Times Caribbean Newsdesk Castries, Saint Lucia — What began as rumblings of a U.S. policy shift has exploded into a full-blown diplomatic bombshell: credible intelligence and high-level diplomatic...