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Republic Bank Sponsors Saint Lucia Billfish Tournament

Republic Bank (Ec) Limited Announces Platinum Sponsorship of the 2025 Saint Lucia Billfish Tournament Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) has proudly reaffirmed its commitment to supporting one of Saint Lucia’s premier sporting and tourism events as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2025 Saint Lucia Billfish Tournament. The highly anticipated tournament was officially launched on Friday, September 12, at the IGY Rodney Bay Marina, bringing together organizers, sponsors, and stakeholders to mark the beginning of another exciting season. The new edition […]

todaySeptember 25, 2025

OECS

OECS sets standards for CBI/CIP to safeguard their integrity and sustainability

OECS Sets Standards for Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP) to Safeguard Their Integrity and Sustainability The Heads of Government of the participating Citizenship Investment Programmes of the Eastern Caribbean States today announced the signing of an agreement to further strengthen the integrity, transparency, and sustainability of the Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CIP) offered by the five Member States through the establishment of a regional regulatory authority. These reforms were developed through extensive regional and international consultations with CBI industry stakeholders […]

todaySeptember 24, 2025

Press Release

Over 7,000 Revellers Scheduled to Play Mas for Lucian Carnival 2025

A total of 10 bands with over 7,000 revellers will take to the streets on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22, for the Parade of the Bands for Lucian Carnival 2025. The parade will begin at 10 am on both days at the Choc Roundabout. The 10 participating bands include Xuvo Carnival Band, Fuzion Mas, Tribe of Twell, Xpressions Carnival Band, Island Tribe Carnival Band, Royalities Xtreme Carnival Band, Just 4 Fun, Pheonix Carnival Band, Legends Carnival Band, and Insonmeil […]

todayJuly 19, 2025

Press Release

Dezral Captures Second Crown for the 2025 Season as Calypso King

After an extremely competitive night of calypso, Dezral has once again emerged victorious, reclaiming the title of champion at the 2025 Calypso Monarch competition. This marks his second title of the 2025 Carnival season, after securing the Power Soca crown for his hit collaboration with Jardel, “The Car”. 9 extremely talented calypsonians delivered two rounds of social and political commentary, hoping to dethrone the reigning monarch. But despite their strong performances, Dezral won over the judges earning him a triumphant […]

todayJuly 13, 2025

Press Release

“Warning” and “The Car” Capture 2025 Soca Monarch Titles

The 2025 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition was packed with excitement as 20 artists competed for a chance to win the 2025 Soca Monarch Title. At the end of a night filled with high-energy performances Imran Nerdy’s “Warning” and Dezral & Jardel’s “The Car” emerged victorious, walking away with the coveted titles of Groovy Soca Monarch and Power Soca Monarch respectively, and the grand prize of EC $40,000 each. The results of the 2025 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch […]

todayJuly 13, 2025

Press Release

Saint Lucia Workers Credit Union Reclaims Inter-Commercial Calypso Crown

Erny J from the Saint Lucia Workers Credit Union recaptured the title of Inter-commercial House champions with his performance of “Monkey See, Monkey Do” a social commentary tale that cleverly explored how our society often imitate trends, behaviours, and decisions without fully understanding the context or consequences. 20 Commercial Houses participated in this year’s competition. The order of winners for the 2025 Inter-Commercial Calypso Monarch competition are: Position Commercial House Representative Song Score 1 Saint Lucia Workers Credit Union Erny […]

todayJuly 13, 2025

Courts Babonneau steel orchestra

Press Release

National Panorama Competition Returns in Full Force This Sunday

The stakes are high as Saint Lucia’s finest steel orchestras compete for a chance at the title for the 2025 National Panorama Competition, set for Sunday, July 13 at the Sab, Vigie. This year, four steel orchestras will face off, each performing thrilling arrangements of beloved Soca and Calypso hits. Competing orchestras and their selected songs are: Pantime Steel Orchestra – Damn Proud Lucian by Sly Laborie Steel Pan – Just Your Turn by Rick T Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra – Run Juju […]

todayJuly 7, 2025

Mis Bank of St. Lucia -Emerle Tisson

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Miss Bank of St. Lucia, Emerle Tisson Crowned 2025 National Carnival Queen

The Pavilion on Rodney Bay was filled with elegance, anticipation, and cultural pride on Saturday, June 5, as seven poised and talented young women vied for the title of 2025 National Carnival Queen. After months of training and preparation, the delegates delivered captivating performances across various judged segments, culminating in the crowning of a new National Carnival Queen. The results of the 2025 National Carnival Queen Pageant are as follows: 2025 National Carnival Queen – Miss Bank of St. Lucia, Emerle […]

todayJuly 7, 2025

Press Release

The Stage is set for the National Carnival Queen Pageant – Happening Tomorrow!

Anticipation is at an all-time high as the 2025 National Carnival Queen Pageant takes centre stage tomorrow, Saturday, July 5th at the Pavillion on Rodney Bay. Seven radiant, intelligent young women are set to compete for the prestigious title of 2025 National Carnival Queen. Since their selection in April 2025, the delegates have undergone a transformative journey of personal development and civic engagement. Their reign to this point has been marked by a series of intensive training sessions, community-based initiatives, […]

todayJuly 4, 2025