Saint Lucia’s eldest known resident, Philomene “Eldica” Nicholas, celebrated her 112th birthday on Friday, October 23, 2026, at her home in Laborne, Monchy.
The occasion brought together family members and well-wishers to honour a woman whose life embodies the strength, resilience and enduring contributions of Saint Lucia’s older generation.
Among those who joined the celebration were Gros Islet parliamentary representative Kenson Casimir and personnel from the Department of Older Persons.
Nicholas is known for her dedication to farming and the determination with which she pursued her livelihood. She would walk from Grande-Rivière to Castries and Gros Islet to sell her produce, demonstrating the strong work ethic that has characterised her life.
Her Roman Catholic faith and commitment to prayer have also remained central to her life.
As such, the birthday celebrations continued on Sunday with a thanksgiving Mass in the second community she has called home – Grande Riviere, where she lived with her late husband for more than 80 years.
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