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34% of enslaved people in Saint Lucia were from Nigeria – Alvina Reynolds
Business Day
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June 30, 2025
Alvina Reynolds, President of the Saint Lucian Senate has underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria....
Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” Mr Tinubu stated this while...
Nigeria’s President Tinubu addresses Saint Lucian Parliament in historic first visit
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
In a historic milestone for Saint Lucia and the wider OECS region, Nigerian President His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu was welcomed at a Special Joint Sitting of Saint Lucia’s Senate and House of Assembly, hosted at Sandals Grande on Monday. The...
Nigeria’s president delivers address to St Lucia’s parliament
St. Vincent Times
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June 30, 2025
Nigeria President Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu Visit Saint Lucia In a landmark event for Saint Lucia and the wider OECS region, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre today hosted His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and...
Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations
New Mail
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, formally announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu stated this...
Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, calling it a “symbolic bridge” to foster closer ties between the two nations....
Tinubu addresses Saint Lucia parliament, proposes visa waiver, education ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Monday proposed a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports from member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), during a special address to a joint session of the Saint...
Saint Lucian Hotelier is First From Caribbean to Win Prestigious AAHOA/NABHOOD Award
St. Lucia Times
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June 26, 2025
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced that its president and Executive Director and shareholder of Bay Gardens Resorts in Saint Lucia, Sanovnik Destang, will be honoured with the prestigious AAHOA/NABHOOD Outstanding...
Tinubu Seeks Visa Waivers For OECS Officials, Deepens Ties With Saint Lucia
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States as part of Nigeria’s efforts to foster stronger ties with the region. Tinubu...
Official Visit by Nigerian President Reaffirms St. Lucia’s Commitment to Deepening Ties with African Nations and Global South Community
The Voice
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June 30, 2025
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu & Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre The official visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to Saint Lucia heralds a new dawn for...
Tinubu Addresses Joint Parliament In Saint Lucia
Naija News
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June 30, 2025
Speaking at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, Gros Islet, the Nigerian leader said the move was aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and enhancing Nigeria’s engagement with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean...
Nigerian student in Saint Lucia meets President Tinubu, PM Pierre
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
Bob Amadi, a Nigerian medical student at the American International University in Saint Lucia, described his encounter with President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip Pierre as inspiring. Mr Amadi, who is preparing for the clinical phase of...
President Tinubu: Nigeria-Caribbean cooperation through the eyes of Saint Lucians, By Fredrick Nwabufo
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
I believe providence has put Nigeria on the rostrum to provide leadership not only in Africa but in every corner of the world where there are Africans. There are heightened expectations and excitement as President Bola Tinubu visits the tropical...
CARICOM Summit | Gonsalves lauds Jamaica’s tech-driven crime response
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has praised Jamaica for its advances in using technology to combat crime. “You’re doing some splendid work using modern technology to solve crime and bring perpetrators to justice,”...
Tinubu’s Saint Lucia visit‘ll boost ties with Caribbean nations — Presidency
Premium Times
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June 29, 2025
The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia is a strategic engagement that will deepen educational and cultural cooperation with the island nation and the Caribbean. This was contained in a statement by the...
Forbes-listed CEO with Saint Lucian roots plans to bring ethical investment home
St. Lucia Times
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June 29, 2025
Saffron Gilbert-Kaluba was just a child growing up in England when she first heard her grandfather lament the idea of imported fruit, a stark contrast to the life he once knew in Saint Lucia. Today, she’s a CEO, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, and...
Cathedrals of Exclusion: How the CPEA Reinforces Class in Saint Lucian Education
The Voice
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June 28, 2025
The Procrastinator’s Library By Kerwin Eloise It is ironic that as I sat in one of the Cathedrals of Saint Lucian education,Saint Mary’s College,SMC that I first echoed aloud a sentiment I had felt for months now. The Caribbean Primary Exit...
CHTA President and Saint Lucian Hotelier Receives AAHOA/NABHOOD Outstanding Hotelier Award
The Voice
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June 28, 2025
“I fully understand the responsibility ahead of me. I’m ready to lead, but more importantly, I’m ready to serve.” Sanovnik Destang Sanovnik Destang, Executive Director & Shareholder of Bay Gardens Resorts The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism...
President Tinubu to visit Saint Lucia, attend two-day BRICS Summit in Brazil
Nairametrics
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June 27, 2025
President Bola Tinubu will embark on a diplomatic visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil to strengthen Nigeria’s ties with the Caribbean and engage with world leaders at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The trip was confirmed in a statement on...
Tinubu to attend BRICS Summit in Brazil, travel to Saint Lucia
Premium Times
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June 27, 2025
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, 28 June 2025, on a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil. His first stop is Saint Lucia, where he will pay a state visit as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria’s engagement with Caribbean...