November will mark the 20th anniversary of Energy Awareness Month in Saint Lucia, under the theme “Get Involved! Renewable, Resilient and Affordable Clean Energy for the Future.” The month’s activities will begin with the launch and Private Sector Energy Fair at Constitution Park and William Peter Boulevard from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, […]
Photos courtesy of Karen Fuchs The Reggae Marathon, for many, is the most transfixing event on the semi-professional running calendar. Urban marathons, such as the New York and London Marathon, force runners through blocks and boroughs of densely packed buildings and labyrinthian streets. “The magic moments of Jamaica, of running in Negril, involve having the […]
Editorial credit: Chubby Box 6428 / Shutterstock.com Heineken Saint Lucia has raised the stakes for its latest Guinness brand event entitled: Guinness Sounds of Greatness 2023. Based on the popular event in Jamaica, this is the company’s second installment of the DJ sound clash competition on island, where local DJs compete at four locations island […]
Editorial credit: Carlos Yudica / Shutterstock.com Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) today inaugurated service to its newest destination – Barbados – with weekly scheduled service now directly linking the Owen Roberts International Airport (IATA: GCM) in Grand Cayman with the Grantly Adams International Airport (IATA: BGI) in Barbados. Earlier this year, Cayman Airways received a request […]
Canada and the Caribbean recorded more than Can$1.8 billion (One Canadian dollar=US$0.73 cents) in merchandise trade last year, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said as he met CARICOM leaders. Addressing the trade and investment round table discussion on the final day of the Canada-Caricom summit, Trudeau said various trade programs make this trading relationship possible […]
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has joined 2X Global, a global industry group dedicated to increasing the volume and impact of capital directed towards women’s economic empowerment worldwide. CDB’s participation in 2X Global will increase the Bank’s commitment, capacity, and investment in advancing gender equality in the region. The 2X Global criteria has established the […]
The absence of up-to-date poverty and inequality data in the Caribbean leaves thousands, if not millions, unseen and unheard, undermining progress toward improving lives and ending poverty. On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we emphasize the urgent need to measure poverty in order to inform corrective policy measures, ensuring that no one […]
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 […]
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.