Soufriere based Web Developer, Customer Success Engineer and Entrepreneur Uriahs Victor has posted online that “Doing E-Commerce in the Caribbean is frustrating. I’ve been at it for more than 5 years”. Victor says “To this day, I’ve not found, not 1 Ecommerce Payment Gateway or payments solution that would work for small-medium businesses that aren’t […]
Photo courtesy: Caribbean Business Report The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has commenced a series of country missions to the Protocol Member States. Between November 5 to December 7, 2023, stakeholder consultations were held in Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and […]
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) for the 2024 cohort of the OECS Global Startup Hub. This partnership will create the opportunity for ten entrepreneurs who qualify to attend the Draper University five-week Hero Training Program in Silicon Valley. As the […]
The Prime Minister’s Office is reporting that Global financial monitoring agencies like the World Bank, ECLAC and the International Monetary Fund are projecting continued economic gains for Saint Lucia in 2024! The OPM says this encouraging economic outlook means better paying jobs will open up for more Saint Lucians. More businesses will have the confidence […]
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny will this year marks the 170th anniversary of the establishment of the St. Joseph’s Convent Secondary School (SJC) in Saint Lucia. Established in 1854, the esteemed institution has stood as a pillar of academic excellence, shaping the minds of generations and leaving an indelible mark on society. To […]
By PAHO | January 19, 2024 Washington DC, 19 January 2024 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness of Jamaica, conducted a workshop aimed at identifying strategic and high-priority actions resulting from the evaluation and strengthening of the Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF). Following the conclusion […]
The public is reminded to take advantage of the ongoing tax amnesty program on penalties, interest and fines before the scheduled deadline of May 1, 2024. Once outstanding taxes are settled in full before the deadline, eligible taxpayers will benefit from a 100% waiver on all applicable charges. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon. […]
By Martin Evans | January 17, 2024 | MSN A Jamaican gangster spared deportation when passengers on a British Airways flight led a revolt, has been identified as a violent drug dealer jailed for his role in a gun battle on the streets of Birmingham. Lawrence Morgan was convicted of firearms offences in 2021 and […]
Board members of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) recently met with Chapter Presidents from 50 U.S. states at the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort. President and CEO of ASTA Zane Kirby said the one thing the travel trade has noted is that many millennials who now occupy management positions are prioritizing travel, “Millennials are […]
Photo courtesy: NYCCLC The Special Election for the 3rd Congressional District in Queens and Long Island is coming up on Tuesday, February 13. Early voting in the district begins on Saturday, February 3 and continues through Sunday, February 11. Working people in New York’s 3rd Congressional District deserve a representative who will fight for them […]