Editorial credit: Yurchenko S / Shutterstock.com Heineken Saint Lucia has hosted the return of one of its iconic cultural events for Creole Heritage Month – Oktoberfest en Kweyol. The event took place October 22nd at the Darren Sammy Cricket Stadium. Oktoberfest en Kweyol has been hosted by Heineken Saint Lucia limited for a period of […]
Nassau Cruise Port is proud to announce that, after comparing its total passenger numbers year over year, the total number of passengers that visited the port this year (as of September 2023) was over 11,000 passengers higher than the overall passenger count for 2022. By September 24, 2023, the port team had welcomed 3,224,210 cruise […]
Photos courtesy of CARICOM press INTRODUCTION Bound by an unwavering friendship, Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) seek to formalize their vibrant and multi-faceted partnership, as natural hemispheric partners, with strong and lasting foundations built on deep people-to-people, historical and cultural ties, and mutual respect. Among the first to recognize the independence of CARICOM member […]
Editorial credit: bgrocker / Shutterstock.com Washington, D.C., 18 October 2023 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Government of Canada announced today the launch of a joint initiative to support Haiti to expand vaccination against potentially lethal vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio, measles, diphtheria and tetanus The partnership, which is part of Canada’s Global […]
Project Chocolat has unveiled ‘Fête Kwéyòl,’ a family-friendly event celebrating St. Lucia’s Creole Heritage through through traditional food, music, and entertainment. Set against the backdrop of the premium locale, that is Project Chocolat, attendees will be treated to the culinary delights of Creole cuisine. The acclaimed Woulé Tété Solo Group will transport guests into the […]
Trafalgar Square in Soufriere was the venue for a Cocoa Festival held in honor of World Food Day on October 16th. The event celebrated Saint Lucia’s rich cocoa heritage while further promoting local products and sustainable agricultural practices. The Ministry of Agriculture hosted a Cassava and Coconut Festival recently attracting rural residents from across the […]
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has begun accepting nominations for the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) Awards, recognizing best practices within the Caribbean hospitality industry. This comes as anticipation builds for CHIEF 2023 in November. The awards honor member hotels, resorts, attractions, and related enterprises for their exemplary initiatives in 2023 across […]
The Soufriere Regional Development Foundation (SRDF), in partnership with the office of the Member of Parliament for Soufriere / Fond St Jacques have recognized the 2023 Blackheart football champions Soufriere United. Among the activities planned was a motorcade and recognition ceremony.
In an inspirational demonstration of passion, preparation and poise, Naomi Onwufuju, Junior Minister of Tourism of the British Virgin Islands, brought home the winner’s plaque at the 19th Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Regional Tourism Youth Congress, held at Beaches Turks & Caicos in Providenciales on Friday. Competing against students from 13 other Caribbean destinations, the […]
Management and staff of True Value Building and Hardware Supplies Ltd, a successful business established in October 1998 in the south of the island, recently commemorated a remarkable milestone. A recent press conference, held to mark its 25th anniversary, was a jubilant occasion for the True Value team – a celebration well-earned in the face […]