Saint Lucia

British

/ ˈluːʃə /

noun

an island state in the Caribbean, in the Windward Islands group of the Lesser Antilles: a volcanic island; gained self-government in 1967 as a British Associated State; attained full independence within the Commonwealth in 1979. Official language: English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: E Caribbean dollar. Capital: Castries. Pop: 162 781 (2013 est). Area: 616 sq km (238 sq miles)

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Mr Tobierre was aged seven when he arrived in the UK from Saint Lucia, and married British citizen Caroline in 1975.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

It was her country’s first Olympic medal and sparked celebrations in Saint Lucia.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2024

Born in Britain to an English mother and a father from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, Mr. Roberts was one of the few men of color in the fashion industry of his era.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023

Twelve teams will participate in preliminary rounds from June 16-20, including Puerto Rico and Saint Lucia.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2022

Saint Lucia is only a monstrous silhouette; all its billowing hills, its volcanic bays, its amphitheatrical valleys, turn black as ebony.

From Two Years in the French West Indies by Hearn, Lafcadio

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