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National Carnival Queen Delegates Become Ambassadors for Sponsors Brands

The seven exceptional delegates vying for the 2025 National Carnival Queen title were officially presented to their corporate sponsors during a Sashing Ceremony, hosted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Sandals Grande Resort. The annual event, streamed live to the public, marked a key milestone on the journey to the highly anticipated Pageant. Each delegate was ceremoniously sashed by her sponsor, symbolizing the start of an ambassadorship that blends corporate support with cultural development. The 2025 delegates and their respective […]

April 11, 2025

Press Release

Applications Open For 2025 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition

The Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC) in collaboration with the Carnival Music Management Committee (CMMC) announced the deadline for the submission of applications for the 2025 National Groovy and Power Soca Competition as midnight on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. Several artistes have already set the tone for the season with the release of fresh new tracks in Groovy, Power Soca and Dennery Segment genres. These early releases are generating excitement across the airwaves and online, showcasing the energy, creativity, […]

April 9, 2025

Press Release

Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival Nominated – 2025 Caribbean Music Awards

The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival has been entered into pre-voting for the prestigious Caribbean Music Awards for the very first time in the category of ‘Music Event Of The Year’. This marks a significant milestone for the festival, which has been celebrated for 33 years as one of the Caribbean’s most iconic and award-winning cultural events. The Caribbean Music Awards is a celebration of the Caribbean’s unique cultural heritage, highlighting the incredible talent and diverse music of our region. The festival, which annually kicks off […]

March 14, 2025

Press Release

Applications Now Open for the 2025 National Carnival Queen Pageant

The search for the 2025 National Carnival Queen has officially begun! The Carnival Planning and Management Committee in collaboration with the National Carnival Queen Planning Committee invites applications for delegates for the highly anticipated National Carnival Queen Pageant. The National Carnival Queen Pageant is one of the most prestigious and anticipated events of Lucian Carnival, where grace, intelligence, and cultural pride take center stage. Delegates undergo intensive training in areas such as advocacy, public speaking, and leadership, equipping them to […]

February 24, 2025

OECS

Five to vie for ‘Miss OECS Queen 2025’ title

Five talented women from across the Eastern Caribbean will compete for the coveted title of Miss OECS 2025. The contestants, who will represent Antigua, Dominica, Montserrat, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines are ready to showcase their grace, intelligence, beauty, and talent under the theme “Elysian Elegance and Empowerment,” the pageant committee indicated in a statement. The contestants for this year’s pageant are: Shania Samuel – Antigua & Barbuda Kyanna Dyer – Dominica Mauricia Barzey – Montserrat Timiqua […]

January 14, 2025

OECS

Watt’s Art Sustainable Energy Art Contest

Art meets Sustainable Energy: OECS Commission Celebrates Young Artist Winners of the Watt's Art Sustainable Energy Art Contest The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural Watt's Art Sustainable Energy Art Contest, a vibrant initiative to promote awareness of sustainable energy through artistic expression. The competition showcased the creativity and talent of young artists from across the OECS with 21 entries submitted from eight Member States. The prize winners are: - First Prize: Iyondel Williams, […]

December 20, 2024

Press Release

Bank of Saint Lucia Wins Big at ECCU Bank of the Year Awards 2024

Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL) is elated to announce its big win at the 2024 ECCU Bank of the Year Awards, where the Bank won in four of the six award categories. This year, Bank of Saint Lucia received top honours in the areas of Financial Education & Empowerment, Corporate Social Responsibility, Support to MSMEs, and the prestigious Distinguished Bank of the Year Award—a remarkable achievement highlighting its recently launched BOSL Global Investment Fund. The annual ECCU Bank of the […]

November 14, 2024

Press Release

ECTEL Champions the EC Bill at CTU ICT Week 2024

The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) proudly participated in the Caribbean Telecommunications Union’s (CTU) ICT Week 2024, held under the theme “Bridging Technologies for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future.” The event, hosted in St. Kitts and Nevis from 30th September to 4th October, showcased a range of activities aimed at highlighting advancements in information and communication technologies (ICTs) that contribute to a more connected, sustainable, and inclusive region. As part of its commitment to shaping the digital landscape of the […]

October 17, 2024

Press Release

Planned shutdown due to repairs to raw water pipeline

The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) wishes to advise consumers in the northern region of the island to increase their water storage in preparation for an upcoming water supply interruption. On Thursday, October 10, 2024, WASCO will conduct repairs on the 24-inch raw water pipeline that supplies water from the John Compton Dam in Millet to Vanard. This maintenance is necessary to address long-standing issues on the aging pipeline, which has been in operation since the 1980s. The shutdown […]

September 27, 2024