St Lucia-Taiwan Tradeshow connects local businesses to global markets
The Saint Lucia-Taiwan Tradeshow is currently underway, and it has provided a platform for local businesses and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services. Hosted under the theme “Sustaining Trade in the Digital Age,” the event aims to highlight the importance of embracing technology and digital advancements in today’s business world. Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, […]
Export Saint Lucia signs key contracts to boost agricultural sector
Export Saint Lucia, the country’s premier agency for trade promotion, has signed two key contracts which seek to boost the capacity of agricultural stakeholders to supply quality products to new markets under the project “Enhancing the Capacity of Stakeholders in the Agricultural Sector to Supply Quality Products in New Markets.” “The Pack House Project”, as […]
Caribbean firearms roadmap to be discussed at meeting in St Lucia
From 14 to 15 November 2023, officials from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Dominican Republic will gather in Saint Lucia for the 3rd Annual Meeting of States of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap. The meeting, organized by the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and SeCaribbean firearms roadmap to be discussed at meeting in St Lucia […]
PM speaks on granting citizenship to second generation Lucians in UK
Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip J Pierre, has announced that the government is preparing to introduce a new law in Parliament aimed at granting citizenship to second-generation Saint Lucians living in the United Kingdom. This significant development comes after a recent town hall meeting held in the UK to address concerns and engage with the […]
Saint Lucia Youth Economy Project Receives USD 7.6 Million Funding from CDB and GOSLU
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Government of Saint Lucia (GOSLU) have signed a USD 7.6 million agreement to fund the Saint Lucia Youth Economy Project, benefiting over 3,000 young entrepreneurs.This project covers various sectors, including agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, retail, and the blue, green, and orange economies. The initiative aims to enhance youth participation […]
St Lucia welcomes 2023/2024 Cruise Ship Season with Carnival Venezia
Saint Lucia welcomed the 2023/2024 cruise ship season with open arms as the Carnival Venezia made its grand entrance on Sunday. This heralded the beginning of what is anticipated to be a bustling and prosperous season for the island, as thousands of tourists descended upon its shores. The Carnival Venezia, a massive cruise liner, arrived […]
St. Lucia’s PM blasts UN member states on Reparation…
St. Lucia’s Prime Minister, Phillip J Pierre used the platform of the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York to vehemently expressed his views on Reparation, Gun Violence, the need for Reform of the global Financial System, and Support for Haiti and Taiwan. The Prime Minister did not mince his words during his presentation, […]
Government to eliminate ambulance fees, prioritizing healthcare access
In a significant move aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and bolstering public safety, Prime Minister Philip J Pierre announced on Tuesday that the government of Saint Lucia will soon be eliminating ambulance fees for its citizens. “Very shortly we are going to be waiving all the ambulance fees for the people of Saint Lucia. Ambulance […]
Govt’s 2.5% levy adds to burden of the people – Fedee
The Saint Lucian government’s decision to impose a 2.5% Health and Citizen Security Levy, set to take effect from October 1, 2023, has been met with strong objections from the main opposition party. The United Workers Party (UWP) is firmly opposing the move, claiming that the current economic climate is not suitable for such a […]
Government to be new owner of NIS land in Grand Anse
A parcel of land in Grand Anse which was transferred to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) as part of a land-for-debt scheme by a former National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, will be returned to the State as part of the current government’s policy to have strategic Crown lands between Point Salines and Grand Anse beach, […]
