The Voice St. Lucia News

06/09/2026

A closer look at a defining chapter in Saint Lucia’s political history. John Robert Lee shares his assessment of Anderson Reynolds’ new book, John Compton: Power, Struggle and the Making of a Nation.

No one could seriously deny the honorific title of “Father of the nation” to Saint Lucia’s first and former Prime Minister John Compton (1925-2007). From his elected entry into Saint Lucian politics in 1954 to his death in office in 2007 as Prime Minister, he led the most consequential social ...

06/09/2026

What happens when the world’s climate commitments fall short — and the countries least responsible are left facing the greatest consequences? Sir Ronald Sanders offers his thoughts on the implications of breaching the 1.5°C target.

The world has broken the 1.5°C promise it made to its most vulnerable countries. The breach has not yet been recorded on a sustained basis, but the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says it is widely assessed as unavoidable and likely within the next few years. Even its most optimistic sc...

06/09/2026

Could the Caribbean turn a growing migration challenge into an opportunity? Earl Bousquet questions whether ‘third country’ deportees could help transform the region’s long-standing into .

Caribbean nationals are caught in a crux: using different yardsticks to measure immigrants and decide whether they’re welcome, or not.

06/09/2026

Is society expecting government to provide too much — or are citizens right to demand more? Carlton Ishmael questions some of the attitudes and expectations surrounding government support, personal responsibility and national development in Saint Lucia.

Not many people accept their lack of understanding or knowledge and freely broadcast it to the world, but I find myself having difficulty accepting what is now common practice or accepted behavior.

05/09/2026

A new school year is under way in Saint Lucia, with students returning to classrooms, reconnecting with friends and looking ahead to new opportunities. 🎒📚 Details here ➝ https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/09/saint-lucian-students-excitedly-begin-new-school-term/

05/09/2026

A new school year is under way in Saint Lucia, with students returning to classrooms, reconnecting with friends and looking ahead to new opportunities. 🎒📚

The start of a new school year marks the beginning of new opportunities for students across Saint Lucia. After a lengthy and enjoyable summer vacation, educators warmly welcomed students back to class for the 2026–2027 academic term.

05/09/2026

Saint Lucia is enhancing its offerings to create more opportunities for tourism while promoting local participation and benefits from the industry. Details here ➝ https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/09/expanding-tourism-offerings-to-benefit-locals/

05/09/2026

Saint Lucia is enhancing its offerings to create more opportunities for tourism while promoting local participation and benefits from the industry.

Saint Lucia is enhancing its offerings to create more opportunities for tourism while promoting local participation and benefits from the industry.

05/09/2026

The Castries East constituency celebrated the academic achievements and potential of its young people at the 18th Annual Honouring Ceremony and Mathematics Quiz, held at the Romanus Lansiquot Human Resources Development Centre in Entrepot. Details here ➝ https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/09/castries-east-18th-annual-honouring-ceremony-celebrating-excellence-in-the-maths-quiz/

05/09/2026

The Castries East constituency celebrated the academic achievements and potential of its young people at the 18th Annual Honouring Ceremony and Mathematics Quiz, held at the Romanus Lansiquot Human Resources Development Centre in Entrepot.

On Saturday, August 31, the Castries East constituency celebrated the academic achievements and potential of its young people at the 18th Annual Honouring Ceremony and Mathematics Quiz, held at the Romanus Lansiquot Human Resources Development Centre in Entrepot.