Editorial credit: Angela N Perryman / Shutterstock.com Preliminary visitor arrival figures for Saint Lucia Carnival 2024 point to the numbers trending above 18,000. That is according to the Public Relations Manager at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Geraine George. The announcement came Wednesday morning during a carnival media briefing and the announcement of Carnival winners. […]
Government has moved to correct what appears to be an injustice for pensioners who currently collect less than $500 monthly. Prime Minister Pierre, with the support of his Cabinet committed to improved financial payment to pensioners. Before July 2021, government pensioners earned as little as $314 monthly, while the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) paid out […]
Photo: Cabinet of Ministers. Courtesy: Caribbean Business Report. There are calls from the private sector for policy that will ‘cause the hotel sector to buy a certain percentage of their consumption from local suppliers’. This comes against the background of fears that the wider business community weren’t getting a fair share of the benefits of […]
The Hon. Philip J. Pierre-led Administration is making a life-changing investment in the local football community. For the first time, aspiring footballers are getting paid to play the beautiful game. Prime Minister Pierre’s leadership has inspired the introduction of the historic Semi-Professional Football League in Saint Lucia (SPFL). Our nation’s youth and aspiring footballers will […]
After careful review and extensive discussions with stakeholders and other OECS Heads of Government with CIP programs, the Government of Saint Lucia announces that it has decided to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) already signed by other OECS CIP countries. The Memorandum called for common standards and procedures in the following areas: Pricing Information […]
As part of efforts to add even more value to their Platinum Sponsorship of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, Bank of Saint Lucia and LUCELEC hosted a music industry masterclass for aspiring young musicians and those who dream to be part of the entertainment industry. The event brought together headline acts and international […]
Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Philip J Pierre is in Brussels, Belgium to engage in discussions with the European Commission and European Parliament regarding international migration matters. Specifically, the talks will focus on proposed changes to the Schengen Visa-Free Regime and how they may impact countries that have investor citizenship programs, like Saint Lucia. Saint […]
When the sun sets on St. Lucian Fridays, a village on the lush island’s northernmost tip becomes the hottest locale in the Caribbean. A favorite vacation spot for celebs like Chloe Bailey and Kevin Hart, Saint Lucia is perhaps best known for her refreshing blue waters, luxe resorts, clear views of the night sky and […]
Renowned restaurateur Tasha Cyril of The Tasha Belle Group recently unveiled her latest culinary venture, J’ouvert Caribbean Kitchen, and Bar. “J’ouvert,” pays homage to Cyril’s favorite St. Lucian Carnival festival, known for its early morning festivities. The restaurant features diverse flavors of the Caribbean, drawing inspiration from Cyril’s St. Lucian roots. Located in Uptown Atlanta, […]
The official launch of the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project will take place on Thursday April 11th. UBEC is a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing economic growth in St. Lucia through the promotion of marine and coastal resilience across key sectors such as tourism, fisheries, and waste management. The project endeavors […]