The 4th fastest woman in the world, over 100 meters, is brand Ambassador for 1st National Bank. St. Lucian Julien Alfred was home for the holidays and used the opportunity to sign a partnership agreement and to begin her duties as Brand Ambassador. The announcement was made at a ceremony held in the bank’s boardroom […]
On 3rd January 1966 Christopher Renwick opened the doors of Renwick and Company on 19 Bridge Street with a vision to meet the needs of the farming community. It eventually led to the branded agricultural supplies store, the Garden Center. A statement to valued customers, consumers, suppliers and stakeholders, the Managing Director Cheryl Renwick notes […]
The world is gradually undergoing an energy transition as the financial and environmental cost of fossil fuels becomes increasingly higher than other energy sources. One of the areas Saint Lucia is pursuing to solve this energy challenge and reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector is the transition to electric-powered vehicles or EV’s. St. Lucia […]
As part of its annual yuletide outreach, the SLHTA’s Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has disbursed grants and donations totaling over EC $250,000 to various organizations. Among the grantees is the St. Lucia Divers Association which has received EC $61,355.50 to facilitate the training of eight (8) Young Saint Lucians to Divemaster competency with the Professional […]
The Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs continued its sensitization Business Forum drive throughout the various communities on the island. The fifth (5th) and sixth (6th) Business Forums were due to be held in the Choiseul on November 27th and in Castries Southeast on December 4th. The Business Forums have been […]
Photo: Alva Baptiste – Day 3 of the WTO’s Ministerial Conference, Bali, 3 December 2013. (Shutterstock) St. Lucia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Alva Baptiste, the current chair of COTED has returned to the island after chairing the 55th Session of the Council, conducted from the 28th – 29th November 2022. The COTED is a critical organ […]
Women and youth from Soufriere recently benefited from a “Business Planning Model and Creation Workshop” aimed at guiding them through the necessary steps in producing short but comprehensive business plans. The two full days of training was held at the Innovation and Career Development Centre in New Development, Soufriere, from Thursday, November 24 to Friday, […]
Export Saint Lucia has officially opened the Taste of Saint Lucia™ store at Pointe Seraphine. It’s been described as “your one-stop-shop for all things authentically Saint Lucian!” The Taste of Saint Lucia™ label, launched in 2018, aims to create a brand identity that captures the essence of our vibrant island. Export Saint Lucia worked with […]
The Office of the Prime Minister has released a statement noting some developments which it believes will positively impact the economy. In December, the government will disburse in excess of XCD $20 million in back pay owed to public servants. In addition, more than XCD 2.6 million will be invested in the economic stimulus program […]
The national spotlight will fall on outstanding tourism players when the Saint Lucia Ministry of Tourism stages the inaugural Gimies Tourism Awards early next year to honour various invaluable contributions towards the island’s global recognition as a leading Caribbean tourist destination. The Gimies is a collaborative effort involving the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association […]