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Saint Lucia’s First Carifta Champion Runs On Home Soil For First Time In 32 Years

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Saint Lucia’s First Carifta Champion Runs On Home Soil For First Time In 32 Years

Back in 1988, an 18-year-old from La Ressource, Vieux Fort, made history as Saint Lucia’s first-ever CARIFTA gold medallist. In Kingston, Jamaica, Bernard Fox Henry blazed through the Under-20 men’s 1500 metres in 4:00.19, outpacing Jamaica’s Mark Jones and Eaton Evans. Though often overlooked in the 800m, his time of 1:50.39 also earned him bronze and a national junior record that still stands today as the oldest on the books. Last weekend, Fox…Read Article

The Saint Lucia Kenny Anthony Shaped, and The Vieux Fort He Leaves Behind

On May 21, at a public meeting held next to Vieux Fort’s Independence Square at which Dr Kenny Anthony was, apparently by design, the sole presenter and unaccompanied by his parliamentary colleagues, the incumbent Vieux Fort South District MP announced that he would be bowing out of elective politics. It was a sombre and momentous occasion, for Dr Anthony had become a political institution in and of himself. He served the constituency for six co…Vieux Fort · Vieux Fort See the Story

Dr. Kenny D. Anthony Calls It Quits - The Voice St. Lucia News

Former Prime Minister and elected representative for Vieux Fort South Dr. Kenny D. Anthony has decided not to seek re-election … The post Dr. Kenny D. Anthony Calls It Quits appeared first on The Voice St. Lucia News.Vieux Fort · Vieux Fort Read Article

Magee mayor won't seek re-election due to health concerns

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MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) - The mayor of Magee announced that he will no longer seek re-election. Mayor Dale Berry made the announcement during Tuesday's board meeting. Berry said he will not seek re-election due to health concerns. Secretary of State unveils TextMyGov for Mississippi voters "I'm very proud of the work we've done over the past eight years. We haven't had any tax increases, and the city of Magee has really grown. I thank everyone…Jackson, Mississippi · Jackson See the Story

Much To Be Done To Improve Local Sports Venues

Despite a great deal of progress in terms of sports facilities over the last 25 years, Saint Lucia still has a lot of room for improvement, especially in terms of management and planning. The past quarter century has seen the development of international-class facilities in cricket, track and field, and football, with a new venue for swimming in train. Yet the local sporting fraternity has often been an afterthought in the plan of use for those …Vieux Fort · Vieux Fort Read Article

Flights Resume at Hewanorra International Airport

Flight operations have resumed at Hewanorra International Airport following a temporary suspension on Monday due to unfavourable weather conditions. In a brief statement issued on Tuesday, the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) advised that operations were back on track. SLASPA has encouraged passengers to check directly with their airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules and travel information. The authority extended gr…Vieux Fort · Vieux Fort Read Article

Alphonse Dominates VF Road Race in Stunning Victory

The Saint Lucia Cycling Association hosted a road race for senior and junior cyclists on Sunday, with 11 riders tackling the Vieux Fort circuit. Seventeen-year-old Denver Alphonse delivered a commanding performance to claim the senior title, while Gedeon Louis emerged victorious in the junior category. In the senior division, Alphonse blazed through the 88.7-kilometre course in 2:27:36.78, finishing a remarkable eight minutes ahead of second-pla…Vieux Fort · Vieux Fort Read Article

Saint Lucia’s Sprint Princess Naomi London Blazes to National Record in Stunning Comeback

Austin, Texas – The track world has been waiting for Naomi London’s return – and the 18-year-old Saint Lucian phenom just announced it with fireworks. In her first major race of the season at the prestigious Texas Relays, the “Sprint Princess” didn’t just compete—she made history. London clocked a blistering 11.23 seconds in the women’s 100m, smashing Julien Alfred’s Saint Lucian junior national record (11.39) set in 2019. Despite racing against…Vieux Fort · Vieux Fort Read Article

Coconut Bay Celebrates 20 Years

While many resorts have faced challenges over the years due to global forces, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa has not only weathered them but thrived and is now marking 20 successful years in Saint Lucia. Chairman Gary “Butch” Hendrickson and CEO Mark Adams recently commemorated this milestone with special guests, staff and government officials. Located on 85 acres in Vieux Fort, the premium all-inclusive beachfront resort themed the anniversary …Vieux Fort · Vieux Fort Read Article