Saint Lucia

British  

/ ˈluːʃə /

noun

1. 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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Saint Lucia

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

In a letter from Saint Lucia Bay—1116 miles distant—it was stated that the eruption was plainly heard all over Borneo.

From Blown to Bits The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne