St Lucia News

13/11/2025

Happy World Kindness Day Today, November 13, 2025, is the day to spread love, care, and kindness globally. The World Kindness Movement, a coalition of kindness organizations, initiated this special day in 1998 to promote goodwill and empathy worldwide ¹ ² ³.

*Ways to Celebrate World Kindness Day:*

- *Random Acts of Kindness*: Surprise someone with a small gesture, like buying a stranger's coffee or leaving an encouraging note.
- *Volunteer*: Offer your time to a local charity or nonprofit organization.
- *Spread Positivity*: Share uplifting stories and inspirational quotes on social media using hashtags like and .
- *Practice Self-Kindness*: Take care of yourself and prioritize your well-being.

*Theme for World Kindness Day 2025:*

The theme is "Kindness Unites Us," emphasizing how acts of kindness connect people and build stronger communities ⁵.

Let's make kindness a part of our daily lives, not just today, but every day!
🪷🙏🏻Debbie, St Lucia News

12/11/2025

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🌿 Big changes ahead for iSimangaliso Wetland Park! 🛑 Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife to end ecotourism management after Feb 2026

Visitors planning trips beyond February 2026 should take note: Ezemvelo will no longer manage bookings or tourism operations in the park. This shift could impact your travel plans, so stay updated and plan ahead!

Read more: https://themercury.co.za/2025-11-12-ezemvelo-kzn-wildlife-to-cease-ecotourism-management-in-isimangaliso-wetland-park-bookings-impacted-after-february-2026/

12/11/2025

Adventures in the bush continue. Thank all that is merciful this wasn't in my little rondavel but my neighbour's last night. They think their puppy brought it in. Her husband (way more useful than my broom...sorry Sam), discovered it in the dark. It leapt at him...OK jumped ....and he thought it was just a frog.... but then he thought "hang on, frogs jump away from you, not at you". Lights on ....and here was this angry little guy. Watch to the end of the video to see the attack.... Husband bravely caught him without any harm to animal, snake or humans. I was very relieved to hear that he was released a long way from our door steps. Experts tell me it's a egg eater, harmless, non venomous and has no teeth. So literally a case of its "bark" is worse than its bite. But plenty of attitude. I am going to do a thorough investigation of my home tonight. Sleep well.

11/11/2025

𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 – 𝟏𝟏 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫

Poppy Day is observed on 11 November each year in remembrance of the end of the First World War (Armistice Day) and in honour of all fallen soldiers.

10/11/2025

Thanks for sharing this The Hippos of St Lucia Education is key to prevent a potential tragedy. I can not see how the hippos are not getting traumatized by all the people, vehicles, lights and noise.

As you said, its simple, stay well out of their way especially when you are on foot and vehicles please give them space.
In the words of a famous brand: "enjoy responsibly"

05/11/2025

Our resident "Leopard Whisper: Carl Myhill sometimes has a few challenges getting to his home in the Western Shores Park. This was the other day at Charters Creek. When asked if he made it he said " Yes, but had to reroute multiple times! 👍🏽😅" You got to love ellie road blocks.

05/11/2025

These guys do such amazing work. Have a look.

04/11/2025

Happy birthday Heritage Tours & Safaris Keep on doing what you are doing cos you are obviously doing something right. Congrats. Looking forward to many more successful years

It truly has been an eventful 24 years, thank you to everyone for joining us out in the Bush. Here's to the next 20 years. Join us in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Hluhluwe Game Reserve on Safari with Heritage Tours & Safaris

Our promise to you: https://www.heritagetoursandsafaris.com/heritage-tours-safaris-turns-24-years-old/

03/11/2025

Our brand new sister publication. Have a look and let me know what you think. Please share and follow. It would really make my day. Thank you.