Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre expressed his support for the Bank of Saint Lucia Global Investment Fund (the Fund) during his keynote address at the official launch on February 1, 2024. The Fund, an initiative aimed at enhancing investment opportunities and bolstering economic growth, garnered praise from Prime Minister Pierre for its innovative approach […]
The Prime Minister’s office has put out a brief statement headlines “Saint Lucia’s economy is in safe hands with Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre at the helm”. The statement quotes the CariCRIS Rating for the Government of Saint Lucia’s Income and Economic Structure, giving it a BBB+ (Adequate) rating. The statement goes on to […]
Preparations for the 2024/25 Budget are well underway. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Hon, Philip J. Pierre, has begun holding consultations with department heads, permanent secretaries and the senior leadership of the various government agencies and ministries. The consultations allow the Prime Minister to get input on a range of issues, including economic trends, […]
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre is set to attend the second annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023) in Guyana. This esteemed initiative resulted from the partnership between the African Export-Import Bank (“AFREXIMBANK”) and key stakeholders from the Caribbean region. ACTIF2023, scheduled to take place from October 30-31, 2023, is a critical event aimed […]
On July 22, 2022, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Monetary Council. Addressing fellow Members of the Monetary Council for the first time as Chair, Mr. Pierre prescribed actionable policy measures to respond to the immediate challenges confronting Member States. Mr. Pierre has designed a […]