About St Lucia
Saint Lucia (ˌseɪnt ˈluːʃɪə) is an island nation in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north of the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It is also known as the "Helen of the West Indies" because it switched between British and French control so often it was likened to the mythical Helen of Troy.
Read MoreSaint Lucia is one of the Windward Islands, named for Saint Lucy of Syracuse. It was first visited by Europeans in about the year 1500 and first colonized successfully by France who signed a treaty with the native Carib peoples in 1660. Great Britain took control of the island from 1663 to 1667 then went to war with France over it fourteen times, and finally took complete control in 1814. Representative government came about in 1924 (with universal adult suffrage from 1953) and from 1958 to 1962 the island was a member of the Federation of the West Indies. Finally, on February 22, 1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state of the Commonwealth of Nations. The island nation celebrates this every year with a public holiday.
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Restless India press on
Explore Article Hindustan Times (Feb 17 2010)
...ally called off. It was a chilling reminder of the second Test between India and the West Indies in St Lucia in 2006, when India needed nine wickets in two days to win and got just six on the final day after ... (Read Full Article)
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Afghanistan tops at World Twenty20 qualifier
Explore Article Welcome to rediff.com (Feb 13 2010)
... for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 as the top qualifier and will now look forward to playing India in St Lucia and South Africa in Barbados in the big event, which runs from April 30 to May 16. They beat Irelan... (Read Full Article)
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Dinesh Karthik called up to Indian squad as cover
Explore Article Cricinfo.com (Nov 1 2009)
...ember 1, 2009 Text size: A | A Dinesh Karthik winds up for a big hit, West Indies v India, 3rd ODI, St Lucia, July 3, 2009 Dinesh Karthik is likely to be a backup to MS Dhoni behind the stumps as well. © AFP ...
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India seeded 6th in 2011 T20 WC
Explore Article Cricket News (Oct 30 2009)
...xth in next year's Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and will open their campaign on May 1. St Lucia: India have been seeded sixth in next year's Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and will ope... (Read Full Article)
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India seeded sixth in next year's Twenty20 WC
Explore Article Welcome to rediff.com (Oct 30 2009)
...orld Cup in England Images ] earlier this year, will face a qualifier in their tournament opener in St Lucia and then will round off their group affair against South Africa on the next day. Defending champion... (Read Full Article)
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Nehra shapes up for big role
Explore Article Cricinfo.com (Sep 11 2009)
...ries win against West Indies where he grabbed three-wicket hauls in their victories in Kingston and St Lucia, Nehra was under pressure. He had spoken of his ambition to lead the attack in Zaheer Khan's ab...
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Nehra ready to lead Indian attack
Explore Article Cricinfo.com (Aug 14 2009)
... 2-1 series win against West Indies, grabbing three-wicket hauls in their victories in Kingston and St Lucia. However, the fast bowler feels he is yet to bowl at his best. "I was happy with my performanc...
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Dhoni’s six pack
Explore Article Hindustan Times (Jul 6 2009)
...eam to a sixth consecutive ODI series win when rain washed out the final ODI against West Indies in St Lucia on Sunday and gave them the series 2-1. Captain Cool equals record for consecutive bilateral series... (Read Full Article)
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After Windies series, Yuvi rises to No 2 in ODI rankings
Explore Article Cricket News (Jul 6 2009)
...j made scores of 131, 35 and 2 in the three matches against the West Indies while the fourth ODI in St Lucia was washed out on Sunday. His series contribution helped him jump two places and he now sits behind... (Read Full Article)
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India grouped with SA, qualifier for next T20 WC
Explore Article Cricket News (Jul 6 2009)
...decided to provide free entry to Under-16s for all matches in Guyana and all first round matches in St Lucia. The highest-priced ticket for all men’s first round and Super Eights matches is just $15 while all... (Read Full Article)
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Yuvraj becomes No.2 ODI batsman
Explore Article Hindustan Times (Jul 6 2009)
...j made scores of 131, 35 and 2 in the three matches against the West Indies while the fourth ODI in St Lucia was washed out yesterday. His series contribution helped him jump two places and he now sits behind... (Read Full Article)
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Yuvraj is Team India's backbone: Dhoni
Explore Article Hindustan Times (Jul 6 2009)
...ord ____________________ Submit Login to comment botleft botright Press Trust Of India Gros Islet (St Lucia), July 06, 2009 First Published: 12:48 IST(6/7/2009) Last Updated: 12:53 IST(6/7/2009) Print Yuvra... (Read Full Article)
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Yuvraj is the backbone of Indian batting: Dhoni
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St Lucia. Indian captain Mahendra Sindh Dhoni lauded Yuvraj Singh and described him as the backbone of the I... (Read Full Article)
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Bowlers the key to success - Dhoni
Explore Article Cricinfo.com (Jul 5 2009)
...ifth straight ODI series when rain forced the abandonment of the final match against West Indies in St Lucia, and the captain MS Dhoni believes it is tribute to his core unit. "I think we really have a v...
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Rain ends Windies hopes of a draw
Explore Article BBC NEWS (Jul 5 2009)
... were denied the chance to snatch a draw in the one-day series with India after the fourth match in St Lucia was washed out by rain. An earlier downpour had already seen the contest delayed and then reduced t...
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