Press Release

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has mounted an eleven-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Elections of Saint Lucia scheduled for 1 December 2025. The Mission comprises senior electoral and other officials from nine (9) CARICOM Member States, as well as two (2) members of the CARICOM Secretariat, who will provide administrative and logistical support.The CEOM is headed by the Chief of Mission, Mr. Ian S. Hughes, Supervisor […]

The MSC Group and the MSC Foundation have organised urgent relief efforts in support of the Government of Jamaica’s humanitarian response for those affected by the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on October 28. With operational backing from MSC Cruises, the cruise ship MSC Divina transported 3,360 gallons of bottled water and 264 tarpaulins to Jamaica, arrived in Ocho Rios on 11 November. These items will help […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]