Many returning Sandals guests, like John and Ann Bechtold, see St. Lucia as a home away from home. The Bechtholds, loyal Sandals guests, were thrilled to be checking in at Sandals Halcyon Beach and donating their fourteenth wheelchair, this time to the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities. “We are delighted to be […]
The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce is conducting another Quarterly Survey and wants its members to participate in the exercise. The information gathered in those surveys allows the Chamber to better articulate the impact of government policy on the economic environment. Members are also able to share their perspectives on various issues through these regular […]
The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture wishes through this statement to voice its grave concern over the recent spate of gun related incidents on the island and more particularly the unprecedented prevalence of gun related displays in Vieux Fort. The year has seen an extremely high level of gun violence and murders […]
The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) has designed a diagnostic survey instrument aimed at addressing supply chain and logistics issues on island brought about by the Russia/Ukraine conflict and the Covid-19 pandemic. The NCPC is seeking the support of the private sector for evidence-based solutions to the current crisis. Supply chain management involves the […]
The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture invites to participate in an Employer’s Network on Digital Skills. The Network seeks to, among other things, provide critical perspectives on the “Digital Skills and Competency Levels” that are required for the current labor market. Additionally, the Network will also seek to contribute to the establishment […]
As part of Saint Lucia Carnival Celebrations for 2022, Export Saint Lucia will on July 13th, host the first annual “Export the Runway” fashion show. The show will feature and capture the lustre of Saint Lucia Independence production of “Helen’s Song” at Expo 2020 Dubai in February of 2022. The “Export the Runway” fashion show […]
An Extraordinary Gazette has published the amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic [Public Omnibus Fares] which gives effect to increases in bus fares islandwide. Statutory Instrument No. 77 of 2022 of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Public Omnibus Fares) (Amendment) Regulations authorizes bus far increases effective today, Monday July 4th, 2022. The […]
Saint Lucia’s first indigenous beer is celebrating three decades strong with a new look and new vybes! On Thursday June 30th, the brand officially revealed its new campaign at a 30th Anniversary Press launch held at Shangri-La, dubbed ‘Thirty Years of Vibe’. To commemorate this milestone, Piton Beer is celebrating in a modern way with […]
By Dale Elliott and Bibi Khatoon, Jamaica Observer St Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme came later than others in the region. Initially, it operated at a deficit as the programme was established. In April 2022, Prime Minister Philip Pierre hailed CBI receipts of US$38 million during his annual Budget Address. In the face of […]
The St. Lucia Tourism Authority has been on the move promoting Saint Lucia across all major markets over the last few weeks. They recently presented a marketing strategy to the St. Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Authority and welcomed feedback. From there it was on to the Wave radio for Vaval Links and to talk a […]