St. Lucian Donson Stanley has been awarded the Medal of Ukraine for the Best Honey In the World outside of the British Isles. He is the fist St. Lucian to place 1st at the UK National Honey show which took place in Surrey. Environmental activist Nadia Cazaubon celebrated that achievement by noting on Facebook that […]
The Government of Saint Lucia has outlined recent strides in strengthening the foundation for sustained economic growth and wealth creation in Saint Lucia. In March 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and the Saint Lucia Development Bank officially launched the MSME Loan Grant Facility. The MSME Loan Grant Facility opens access to $10 million to finance […]
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, […]
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 […]
For the 2023/2024 academic year, the Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport under its Renewable Energy Sector Development Project (RESDP) awarded scholarships to 7 females to pursue programs of study at Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. The Renewable Energy Sector Development Project (RESDP) is aimed at reducing St. Lucia’s dependence on fossil fuels by conducting […]
The global stage witnessed an extraordinary display of innovation and determination as the First Global Robotics Competition 2023 recently concluded, following four days of intense competition from October 7 to 10. This year’s event showcased the remarkable potential of robotics in harnessing sustainable energy sources, with a focus on hydrogen as a clean and renewable […]
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 […]
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 Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program, an initiative aimed at supporting and promoting sustainable business ventures in the Eastern Caribbean region, has announced the recipients of its prestigious US $10,000 seed grants. These grants have been awarded to 11 exceptional green businesses who were part of the 2nd cohort of the Incubator program and have […]
Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, is set to lead the Saint Lucian delegation at the upcoming Canada-CARICOM Summit, scheduled from Tuesday, October 17 to Thursday, October 19, 2023. The Canada-CARICOM Summit will consist of four key sessions: • Climate Resilience and Sustainable Economies • Access to Finance and Global Financial Architecture […]