October is celebrated as Creole Heritage Month in Saint Lucia. The programmes and events for the month are largely organized by the Folk Research Centre in association with individuals, groups and communities. The climax of the month is the now-established…Read More
COMMUNITY TOURISM – AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH FOR SAINT LUCIA?
Castries, Saint Lucia –September 13, 2017. “The craft traditions of Choiseul are cherished by many Saint Lucians, but this does not translate into solid economic and social support for their continuation. Poverty, low social status, poor work conditions, lost channels…Read More
Arts & Heritage Month 2017 Activities
The month of October has been designated as Arts and Heritage Month in Saint Lucia. The Folk Research Centre (FRC), Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) and Events Company Saint Lucia will this year be working collaboratively to ensure that the components…Read More
Review of CDF’s Strategic Plan Process
The Chairman and Board of Directors of the Cultural Development Foundation have advised that the CDF’s Strategic Plan 2013-15 which was instituted under the rebranded CDF will be reviewed to ascertain how well the CDF has delivered on its mandate.…Read More
Cayenne/ Saint Lucia Association in Saint Lucia for fèt lawòz 2017
Members of the Cayenne Saint Lucia Association met with Senator The Hon. Fortuna Belrose, Minister within the Ministry for Equity, Social Justice, Empowerment, Youth Development, Sports, Culture and Local Government along with Mr. Donovan Williams, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry…Read More
YSAP Final Production Rescheduled
Due to the passage of Tropical Storm Harvey on Friday 18th August, 2017, it was necessary for the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) to postpone the Youth Summer Arts Platform (YSAP) final production, scheduled for the same day. In light of…Read More
THE SAINT LUCIA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES ISSUES ALL CLEAR
TIME 1:00 pm Tropical storm Harvey continues to track away from Saint Lucia and the threats from the hazards associated with this system have diminished considerably. Tropical storm warnings have been discontinued for Saint Lucia from 1:00pm today. As a…Read More