
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010, the French-speaking Caribbean nation is keen to show the world that it is alive and that tourism has a major role to play in its recovery.
In this regard, Haiti, a member of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), will exhibit at the [...]
March 12, 2010 | Posted in
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Saint Lucia is basking in intense international attention following the top ratings from the season finale of the “The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love” and “After The Final Rose” special on the ABC channel on Monday, March 1.
On average, the 14th Season of “The Bachelor” generated the biggest overall audience for the franchise since [...]
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A series of book readings at three private schools here will this week precede Friday’s signing of what has been described as an intriguing children’s publication authored by a Trinidad who spent her early childhood in St Lucia.
Speaking ahead of her visit here author Betty Peter said that 75 percent of her story encapsulates the [...]
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Digicel for the month of February brought magic, love and value to its customers for Valentine’s with fantastic prizes and endless pampering. The Bigger, Better Network had the most Lavish of gifts including romantic weekend planned just for two. Just by topping up $15 or more Mary Lewis was realized as the [...]
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For the thirteenth year running, La Place Carenage will host its annual Tea Time Jazz. Added to the official Calendar of Events of the St Lucia Jazz Festival in 2001, Tea Time Jazz is a series of free concerts featuring primarily local performances and of course its signature complimentary tea, coffee and light snacks. [...]
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From Thursday 25th March to Sunday 28th, the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre will host its most anticipated event, the 11th Interclub Invitational Swim Meet, which is part of the organization’s celebratory observance of its 10th Anniversary. This competition is one of the few events hosted annually in the region for developmental purposes. Participating age [...]
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With several Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reeling from the effects of drought, the water situation in the Region will come under sharp focus at the 21st Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government which opens Thursday morning.
The Heads of Government Meeting at Fort Young Hotel in Roseau, Dominica, will discuss [...]
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Derek Walcott paid a visit to the Grow Well Centre library to the delight of children and volunteers alike.
In the above picture little Faith Danzie looks through children’s colouring sheets because she wants to show the famous poet/artist her “paintings”.
Grow Well board member Paul Lorde briefed the Nobel laureate on the upcoming Young [...]
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SOL EEC Limited, agents for Shell fuel and lubricants in the region recently re-launched a retail business program which enables and empowers retailers and their sales force to deliver consistent operational excellence at all of their service stations. It is called People Make The Difference Real (PMTDR) and is designed to maintain, measure and reward [...]
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The St Lucia Amateur Swimming Association (SLASA) successfully hosted the Fourth Annual Soufriere Open Water Swimming Challenge on Sunday in conjunction with the Soufriere Marine Management Association in the Soufriere Bay.
The main sponsor was Anse Chastanet Resort and Jade Mountain with additional sponsorship provided by Paradise Springs Water.
With over 40 swimmers coming from the ranks [...]
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