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COUNTING FOR CULTURE [12TH SEPTEMBER 2025] - The Caribbean Development Bank is putting data front and center in its push to grow the region’s creative economy. Through its Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund, the Bank is aligning with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s Big Push and Saint Lucia’s own expanding initiatives to scale up the sector. Shyne Savory has the story.

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MURDER IN THE SOUTH [12TH SEPTEMBER 2025] - Saint Lucia’s homicide rate is ticking back up to 2024 levels. By early June of this year, homicide rates were down to below one per week. With the recent increase in criminal violence, however, the homicide rates are back up to almost 1.3 per week, not far from the 2024 rate of about 1.5 per week. A CHOICE NEWS team travelled to La Tourney today to the scene of the latest homicide and filed this report.

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PROMOTING ST. LUCIA [12TH SEPTEMBER 2025] - The St. Lucia Tourism Authority is turning up the spotlight on paradise. At a recent press briefing, PR Manager Geraine Georges unveiled a slate of high-profile initiatives, including the prestigious World Travel Awards and other global events, aimed at boosting visitor numbers and celebrating the island’s natural beauty and vibrant culture. It’s all part of the continuing push to position St. Lucia as a world-class destination.

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DIVIDED WORKERS PART [12TH SEPTEMBER 2025] - Last Sunday, the United Workers Party got ahead of the ruling Labour Party by launching a full slate of candidates for the next election. By the end of the week, however, the party leaders were back on the defensive. A wave of resignations of stalwarts of the party dating back to at least 2023 is painting a picture of internal strife between Allen Chastanet’s old and new factions of the party. The resignations include members as high-ranking as former MPs. and general secretaries. Chelsea Austinay takes a look at what could be a brewing civil war in what was once the most united political force in Saint Lucian politics.Y?

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RETHINKING REGIONAL GROWTH [12TH SEPTEMBER 2025] - The use of foreign currency reserves in regional trade is costly and unnecessary. That’s the word from Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor Timothy Antoine at this year’s Regional Risk Conference. Antoine urged the greater use of local currencies in regional trade to reduce dependence on foreign exchange and even reduce the cost of living. Dyrud Lionel has the story.

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INTERNATIONAL SEA MOSS

[12TH SEPTEMBER 2025] - Saint Lucia’s sea moss is no longer just a local delicacy, it is now a global export. With demand for sea moss climbing in markets as far as Dubai, the island’s superfood is opening new doors for farmers and entrepreneurs. And as Export Saint Lucia drives international promotion, this once small-scale industry is charting a bold course onto the world stage. Dyrud Lionel tells us more.

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UNIVERSAL UNI [12TH SEPTEMBER 2025] - The Government of Saint Lucia is also advancing its goal of universal tertiary education, aiming for at least one university graduate per household. Education Minister Shawn Edward says scholarships, grants, and bursaries are key tools driving this push. He provided updates on the support already made available to help students access higher learning. Cianna Dalsan reports.

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BLOOD & FAITH WITH SISTER COLLYMORE | 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025

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