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A total of fifty-nine (59) schools across Saint Lucia will participate in this year’s National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition Auditions. In the Calypso category, twenty-six (26) primary and fourteen (14) secondary schools will audition, while fourteen (14) primary and nine (9) secondary schools will audition in the Soca category. The schools are set to face a panel of judges on Monday May 5th and Tuesday May 6th to be a part of […]

Nine delegates vying for the coveted title of 2026 National Carnival Queen have officially been sashed, marking the start of their journey to the crown. The Sashing Ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at The Landings Resort, served as a significant milestone in the lead-up to the highly anticipated pageant. The annual event, streamed live to the public, offered viewers an exclusive first look at the contestants as they […]

CHTA CEO Vanessa Ledesma Calls for Stronger Leadership Pathways for Women in Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism During Saint Lucia International Women's Day Event Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) CEO Vanessa Ledesma called for stronger leadership pathways for women across the Caribbean hospitality and tourism sector while delivering keynote remarks at the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association’s (SLHTA) International Women’s Day Brunch on Sunday, March 8. Ledesma’s remarks reinforced CHTA’s International […]

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) in collaboration with the National Carnival Queen Pageant Committee has unveiled nine (9) delegates competing in this years National Carnival Queen Pageant as part of events for Lucian Carnival 2025. The 9 delegates are: Eudoxia Poleon – Desruisseaux, Micoud Sydney James – Ciceron, Castries Faith Edward – Ciceron, Castries Nyaley Lewis – Dennery Shernette Rameau – Aux Leon, Mabouya Valley Darlene Francis – […]

The Media Launch of Lucian Carnival 2026 is carded for Thursday, March 12, 2026. Produced by the Carnival Planning and Management Committee, the 2026 installment is set to be a riveting display of mas, pageantry, and culture. The event will showcase a variety of Lucian Carnival Elements, that will signal the official commencement of the season. In commenting on the upcoming launch, Chairperson of the Carnival Planning and Management Committee […]

The 2026 instalment of Lucian Carnival is finally upon us! On Sunday, March 8, a slew of hopeful delegates will audition for the National Carnival Queen Pageant. The Carnival Planning and Management Committee alongside the National Carnival Queen Planning Committee are facilitators for the event that will bring us one step closer to a new Carnival Queen for Lucian Carnival. With registration officially closed, all auditioneers have been identified for […]

The Government of Saint Lucia has formally received communication from the United Kingdom Government advising that a visit visa requirement will be introduced for nationals of Saint Lucia travelling to the UK, including a direct airside transit visa for travellers transiting through the UK to another destination. According to the correspondence from the UK Home Office dated 4 March 2026, the decision was taken by the United Kingdom as part […]

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition informs the public of a confirmed case of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in Saint Lucia. This represents the first laboratory-confirmed chikungunya case reported in Saint Lucia since 2021. The individual was hospitalized for four days and received supportive care. He showed clinical improvement and has since been discharged home in stable condition, having made a full recovery. At this time, no additional cases have […]

GGGI and AFD Advance Collaboration to Further Promote Resilient, Green and Affordable Housing Across the Eastern Caribbean The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Agence française de développement (AFD) have signed a new grant agreement to further advance a regional program supporting resilient, green and affordable housing solutions in the Eastern Caribbean. The support complements ongoing work by GGGI in collaboration with the government of Ireland and other regional […]