Business

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission expresses its full solidarity with the Governments and peoples of Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica following the decision by the Government of the United States of America to revoke visa access for certain categories of their citizens. The OECS acknowledges,...

As Saint Lucia grapples with rising living costs and ongoing infrastructure challenges, the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) rolled out a timely economic intervention through its Christmas Stimulus Programme, also known as the STEP Programme, providing short-term employment...

Housing Minister Richard Frederick has pledged an aggressive expansion of Saint Lucia’s housing construction programme, declaring it a top priority as the Thirteenth Parliament gets underway. Speaking with reporters outside Parliament ahead of the inaugural sitting last week, Frederick signalled...

With increased foot traffic expected during the festive season, authorities in Castries are moving to reinforce public safety by deploying new mobile surveillance equipment aimed at supporting police operations during the holiday rush. On Thursday, December 18, Castries Mayor Geraldine...

The Orbtronics Innovation Gala 2025 successfully brought together more than 200 innovators, technology leaders, corporate executives, government officials, and industry partners on Sunday, December 14, at Sandals Grande, cementing its status as a premier platform advancing the Caribbean’s innovation...

On December 18, the sounds of laughter, conversation and festive cheer filled the grounds of the Comfort Bay Senior Citizens Home, a welcome change for residents who, for one afternoon, were reminded that they are neither forgotten nor alone. Management...

Written by Dale Carnegie Elliott “Be like water. Flow. Transform. Adapt.” It was more than a theme. It was a reflection of the economic moment. After a five-year hiatus, the Saint Lucia Business Awards 2025 returned on December 15 at the Royalton Resort,...

Saint Lucian consumers will be able to shop for selected goods without paying Value Added Tax (VAT) on Monday, December 22, 2025, as the country observes its officially designated VAT-Free Day, according to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). The IRD...

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued official consumer guidelines outlining which goods will qualify for exemption during Saint Lucia’s upcoming VAT-Free Day, aimed at helping shoppers and businesses prepare ahead of the highly anticipated shopping event. According to the...

Former Minister for Commerce has urged Saint Lucians to take advantage of the proposed VAT-free day on December 22nd, while encouraging consumers to shop responsibly and focus on essential purchases as the country moves toward implementation of the initiative...