The Office of the Prime Minister has released a statement noting some developments which it believes will positively impact the economy. In December, the government will disburse in excess of XCD $20 million in back pay owed to public servants. In addition, more than XCD 2.6 million will be invested in the economic stimulus program […]
The national spotlight will fall on outstanding tourism players when the Saint Lucia Ministry of Tourism stages the inaugural Gimies Tourism Awards early next year to honour various invaluable contributions towards the island’s global recognition as a leading Caribbean tourist destination. The Gimies is a collaborative effort involving the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association […]
The Board, Management and Staff of the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) wish to congratulate hotelier Sanovnik Destang on being elected as the 1st Vice President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). The CHTA is a federation of 32 National Hotel Associations, with more than 600 hotel members and 300 allied […]
By Katherine Walla, Atlantic Council As the United States looks to usher in a “new version” of globalization focused on resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability, it has eyes on its economic relationship with Africa, according to US Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Tai spoke at an Atlantic Council Front Page event on Friday alongside the African Continental […]
Montego Bay, Jamaica / June 26, 2019: Welcome to Montego Bay sign at Montego Bay airport in Jamaica. (Shutterstock) By Linda Hohnholz, eTN Editor Jamaica Tourism Minister says natural resources and geographic location make it well-positioned to be health & wellness tourism leader. The Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, therefore, called for greater investment to be […]
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Dickon Mitchell will deliver his maiden Budget Presentation of the 2023 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure on Monday, December 5, 2022. The presentation will take place in the House of Representatives, at the Parliament Building at 10 am. Converging on Government’s Transformation Agenda, the theme for this year’s presentation […]
By Amir Khafagy, Documented NY On Monday, November 28, an unidentified construction worker fell 162 feet to his death while working at a non-union construction site in the Upper West Side. Fellow construction workers huddled below the scaffolding the following night to mourn his death. A makeshift vigil was left at the site consisting of […]
One hundred unemployed Saint Lucian youth are poised to benefit following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) and the Office of the National Authorizing Officer (NAO). The SLHTA is among seven institutions that will receive grants from the government of Saint Lucia, under an […]
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has announced in Parliament the settlement of termination benefits to workers of garment manufacturer Majestic Industries and LIAT 1974 Ltd. In 2004, after 25 years in business, Majestic Industries ended operations in St. Lucia. But it did not settle termination benefits for over 300 workers. Most were women. The government […]
Invest Saint Lucia, the island’s principal agency responsible for investment promotion and facilitation celebrates 50 years of advancing Saint Lucia’s socio-economic development. Established as the National Development Corporation in 1971, the agency was made operational in 1972 and has transformed over the years, positioning itself to become the leading investment promotion agency that it is […]