Saint Lucia News

Thousands of visitors kicked off the new year with this inaugural call, marking a significant milestone for the island.

Saint Lucia is preparing to welcome 23 cruise ships this week, bringing over 47,000 passengers to explore the island’s rich culture.

The resort is set to boost Saint Lucia’s economy through jobs, tourism growth, and ripple effects across multiple local industries.

The non-stop flight will expand the country’s airlift capacity and enhance travel options for visitors from Boston.

Speaking at the New Year’s address, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre said the agreement is non-binding, creates no automatic obligation, triggers no immediate action and does not change US visa policy for Saint Lucians.

PM Pierre said that the projects will create jobs and unlock growth for the infrastructural growth, aiming to modernize ports and airports.

79-year-old Keith Mitchell, previously married for four decades, has married 41-year-old economist Dr Ophelia Wells following her separation from Grenada’s Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall.

Residents across Saint Lucia and neighboring islands reported strong tremors, though no injuries or damage were immediately reported.

The visitors were welcomed at Port Castries with vibrant performances by local artists, drummers and the National School Choir, highlighting the island's cultural richness.

Reports indicate that other nationals from Saint Lucia were also denied visas during the same period, raising concerns about US immigration practices.

In November 2025, Saint Lucia welcomed 36,255 stay-over arrivals, bringing the year-to-date total to 385,160, reflecting strong performance and continued demand for the destination.

The council reportedly decided to reject Chastanet's resignation request, amid calls for new leadership within the UWP after their December 1 loss at the polls.

The Foreman described Descartes’ political journey as “a rapid unraveling” and argued that the young candidate’s campaign collapsed under the weight of missteps, miscalculations, and the election-day incident that triggered public speculation.

The UWP won just one seat in the general elections, secured by Chastanet in Micoud South, while the Saint Lucia Labour Party claimed 14 seats, with two going to independent candidates.

Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) has secured a second consecutive term in office after their victory in Saint Lucia's 2025 General Elections.

Associates Times will be covering live for Saint Lucia Elections, throughout the day with minute-by-minute updates on polling, voter turnout and results.

Both leaders, in their final addresses, emphasized the importance of voting and outlined the promises they intend to deliver.

The author went on to remind the Saint Lucians the chaos which included reckless borrowing, broken promises, and policies that favoured a few while leaving the majority behind.

Prime Minister Philip J Pierre shared an update and noted that the newly upgraded complex is a secure and vibrant space for youth development.

The survey, conducted with a sample size of 4,359, shows early trends with SLP leading in most constituencies, including a tight race in Micoud South.