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Government Of Saint Lucia Notes U.S. Suspension Of Immigrant Visa Issuance For Nationals Of 75 Countries Including Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia – This pause applies only to immigrant visas, which relate to persons seeking to reside permanently in the United States. The Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs has noted a temporary pause in the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of seventy-five (75) countries, including Saint Lucia and […]

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Official Statement On U.S. Suspension Of Immigrant Visa Processing

St. Kitts – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis acknowledges the recent policy issued by the Government of the United States of America regarding temporary-suspended immigrant visa processing from a number of countries, including Saint Kitts and Nevis. Following engagement with the United States Embassy in Barbados, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis […]

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Saint Lucia’s Ministry Of Health Calls For Increased Cervical Cancer Screening

Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health continues to improve access to screening, care and follow-up for cervical cancer. As Saint Lucia observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition renews its commitment to ending cervical cancer as a public health problem—an achievable goal when we vaccinate, screen, and […]

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A New Voice Meets A Nobel Legacy: Acclaimed Saint Lucian Writer Canisia Lubrin To Deliver The 2026 Sir Derek Walcott Memorial Lecture

Saint Lucia – Originally from Jacmel, Anse La Raye/Canaries, Lubrin is an internationally recognised literary figure whose work bridges poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and social inquiry. On 20 January 2026, Saint Lucia will once again gather in honour of its Nobel Laureate as acclaimed writer, poet, and scholar Canisia Lubrin delivers the 2026 Sir Derek Walcott […]

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Kunal Tilokani, Dr. Archibald off to U19 Cricket World Cup

By Loshaun Dixon In a proud moment for St. Kitts and Nevis cricket, young star Kunal Tilokani and team doctor Dr. Dwain Archibald departed Basseterre this past Monday to join the West Indies Under-19 squad ahead of the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The 18-year-old top-order batsman and off-spinner earned […]

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Ultra Carnival wins ‘Troupe of the Year’ at Sugar Mas 54

By Loshaun Dixon The streets of Basseterre came alive in a rush of colour, music and pure carnival energy as Sugar Mas 54 reached its grand finale with the SKELEC Grand Parade of the Bands on January 1, followed by the ever-popular Last Lap on January 2. Under the theme “Sweet to the Core,” thousands […]

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Premier Brantley delivers inspiring New Year’s address

By Vernan George – St. Kitts-Nevis Observer Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley, delivered a thought-provoking and motivating New Year’s address to residents of Nevis, calling on the nation to unite and embrace change. “The winds of time have once again opened the door to another year. May 2026 bring you new opportunities, triumph over challenges, […]

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Caribbean nations call for calm after U.S. military operation in Venezuela

by Rick Amburgey Writer Caribbean nations are calling for calm and a return to stability following a United States military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Early on January 3, 2026, U.S. forces executed a military raid in Caracas and other parts of […]

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It really isn’t that hard to do the right thing

A recent statement on U.S. Visa Bonds and Travel to the United States, from Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, provides an interesting perspective on an issue that will have far-reaching effects for many. To us, the most significant point delivered by the eminent diplomat is the fact that a […]

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