Saint Lucia airports both fly internationally. There are 2 airports in St. Lucia and here are the airport codes: 1. Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) is located in the town of Vieux Fort on the southern tip of the island and accommodates most international traffic and all larger planes. From Hewanorra it…
As one of the most picturesque and culturally-rich islands in the Caribbean, Saint Lucia has a lot to offer when it comes to local media. From traditional print publications to online news sites and social media platforms, the island’s media landscape is as diverse and vibrant as its people. In this blog post, we’ll take…
Saint Lucia Jazz Festival (first week in May) Saint Lucia’s Jazz Festival, which first started in 1992, is recognized as one of the best in world. The main events take place Thursday through Sunday at the Pigeon Island National Landmark, which is a truly magnificent venue for such an experience. Visitors on island during Jazz…
Foreigners wishing to purchase land on the island must first acquire a Saint Lucia Alien Landholding License. Here are a few basics you should know about purchasing land or Real Estate in Saint Lucia: Once approved, the Saint Lucian cost of the Alien’s Landholding License is: With the assistance of the purchaser’s solicitor and real…
Given the myriad of diverse peoples which, over the past 500 years, melded into today’s Saint Lucia, it is not surprising that what has resulted is a unique and very interesting culture. As would be expected, these influences are readily seen in the foods and cooking styles used in Saint Lucian cuisine. Some of the…
Saint Lucian born, Michelle Elliot, is a self-taught artist who has been portraying the colors and imagery of the Caribbean through a number of artistic mediums for over twenty years. Initially known for her vivid scenes done on canvas in acrylics or watercolors, about a decade ago Michelle began applying her vibrant images to ceramics…
Even in the midst of recent world economic downturns, the St. Lucia economy remains solid due primarily to the island’s stable political environment and educated work force. This assessment is substantiated by the continuation of foreign investment into a number of economic sectors. While bananas represented the nation’s chief source of income since the 1960s,…
Sir Dunstan St. Omer is regarded as Saint Lucia’s leading artist with his works for many decades receiving international recognition. Born in Saint Lucia in 1927, St. Omer was educated in the local schools where his artistic talents were recognized, particularly during his secondary school years at St. Mary’s College. He later went to Puerto…