Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, is set to lead the Saint Lucian delegation at the upcoming Canada-CARICOM Summit, scheduled from Tuesday, October 17 to Thursday, October 19, 2023. The Canada-CARICOM Summit will consist of four key sessions: • Climate Resilience and Sustainable Economies • Access to Finance and Global Financial Architecture […]
By Harry Johnson Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) played host to some 30 travel agents from Saint Lucia’s three top source markets including the UK, US and Canada at the island’s second annual Global Romance Summit. The event featured two parts, the first was a series of special events to showcase the island’s offerings in […]
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and the Youth Economy, Mr. Francis Fontenelle, has agreed to be the Lead presenter, as the Chamber revives its Power Breakfast Series on October 24th, 2023. The “Power Breakfast with the Chamber” will be a high-level dialogue on the “Economic Prospects for St. Lucia in 2023/24”, […]
Editorial credit: Dennis MacDonald / Shutterstock.com Saint Lucia, the Caribbean’s Leading Nature, and Adventure Tourism Destination, eagerly anticipates the revival of cruise tourism as it sets sail into the 2023/24 season, from October 8th. This season, which runs until September 2024, is poised to be dynamic and prosperous, featuring over 400 cruise calls and a […]
The information and communication technology (ICT) capabilities in Saint Lucia’s public and private sectors are expected to be bolstered, thanks to a recently launched project. Under the “Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Digital Capacity Building Project in Saint Lucia”, the focus will be on developing and nurturing the ICT capabilities and competencies […]
Editorial credit: ATGImages / Shutterstock.com Good day and many thanks for your interest in this week’s Caribbean Business Report. The Caribbean Premier League is getting into the playoffs stage with the Jamaica Tallawahs finding their way into the mix courtesy the Saint Lucia Kings. The loss by the Kings was a disappointment on the cusp […]
Credit: Caribbean Business Report Entertainment lovers attending the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival mainstage events at the Pigeon Island National Landmark will enjoy a Taste of Saint Lucia®. This undertaking is a collaborative effort between Export Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and the Events Company of Saint Lucia. Acting on its mandate […]
The Citizens for Peace and Prosperity, a group of people from over 20 organizations and civil society groups met over the weekend to discuss and find solutions to the crime problem plaguing St. Lucia. One of the agenda items focused on economic development and the objective was to explore what could be done to increase […]
St. Lucia joins the global entertainment fraternity in celebrating the life of Grammy award winning Audio Engineer and Event Production Professional Derek A. Lewis. Derek was associated with the St. Lucia Jazz Festival for 23 years. Tracey Warner-Arnold former Deputy Director of the St. Lucia Tourist Board recalls that “Derek was fundamental to the high-quality […]
CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA – CIRCA JULY 2015: Costumed locals in yellow and green in the carnival parade in the capital. (Shutterstock) The Landings Resort & Spa recently treated guests to its in-house Carnival parade dubbed “Colors in Motion”. Held on Friday, July 22, a couple of days after Saint Lucia Carnival wrapped up, the event […]