By Caribbean News Report | Editorial credit: fokke baarssen / shutterstock.com Schools, sports clubs, healthcare advocates, and community welfare organizations across Saint Lucia received a boost to their programs through donations totalling XCD15,800 from CIBC Caribbean. The bank hosted an intimate handover ceremony where beneficiaries shared their visions for community development and social impact. Representatives […]
By Caribbean News Report The Government of Saint Lucia under the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, continues to prioritize the growth of the apiculture sector. On Friday, December 5th, 2024, at the 12th Caribbean Beekeeping Congress and the 4th OECS Hewanorra Honey Show, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing […]
Another CARICOM Member State has ratified the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Saint Lucia deposited its Instruments of Ratification on 26 November 2024, joining Belize and Barbados in ratifying the BBNJ […]
By Carribean News Report Saint Lucia will host the first-ever AI Global South Summit from October 29 to 31, 2024, an event poised to place the region at the center of conversations on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, youth, academics, researchers, and innovators from across […]
By Staff Writer | Photo credit Julien Alfred Facebook Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire has promised a grand celebration for Saint Lucia’s Olympic star, Julien Alfred, when she returns to the island next month. Speaking at Monday’s pre-cabinet press briefing, Hilaire emphasized that Alfred, who made history as Saint Lucia’s first Olympic champion and […]