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Labour Officers Take Workplace Checks to Choiseul and Laborie

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Workplace conditions and workers’ rights are in focus as Saint Lucia’s islandwide labour inspection drive reaches businesses in Choiseul and Laborie. Labour Officers visited several establishments on Friday, October 16, checking workplace conditions and engaging employers on their responsibilities under...
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Hippolyte Says Government Continues to Explore Measures to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures

Sharefil Gaillard -
Minister responsible for Consumer Welfare Emma Hippolyte says the Government is continuing to monitor rising prices and explore measures to ease the financial burden on consumers amid increasing fuel costs and pressure on household expenses. Hippolyte acknowledged that international conflicts...
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60 Deceased People Identified in PAP Review as 1,912 Await Assistance

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A review of Saint Lucia’s Public Assistance Programme (PAP) has identified 60 deceased people, including 28 beneficiaries and 32 applicants awaiting enrolment, as nearly 2,000 people remain on the waiting list for assistance. The findings emerged from 1,535 household...
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20 Artistes, One Kwéyòl Crown: Chanté Kwéyòl Set for Serenity Park

Elijah Williams -
Twenty artistes will battle for the Kwéyòl crown at Serenity Park on Saturday, October 24, bringing zouk, cadence, calypso, Dennery Segment, rap and reggae into one competition. Starting at 6 p.m., the 2026 National Kwéyòl Song Competition, Chanté Kwéyòl,...
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Rising Costs Squeeze Manufacturers as Labour Department Pushes Fair Employment

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Saint Lucia’s manufacturers are facing rising operating costs and supply chain pressures, bringing business survival, fair employment and sustainable job creation into focus during talks with the Department of Labour. The department met with manufacturing sector representatives on October 14...
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Seabourn Venture Opens Cruise Season with First Visit to Saint Lucia

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A luxury expedition ship built to explore the Arctic and Antarctica has made its first call to Saint Lucia, opening the island’s 2026/2027 cruise season. Seabourn Venture arrived on Monday, October 12, bringing a more intimate style of cruising, with...
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Travel & Leisure Centre Wins Fourth Consecutive World Travel Award

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From humble beginnings at Gablewoods Mall to international recognition, Travel & Leisure Centre Inc. continues to put Saint Lucia on the map. Travel & Leisure Centre Inc. (TLC) is celebrating another major milestone after winning the World Travel Award for...
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Bankers Association Eyes Legal Reforms to Improve Access to Property Backed Credit

Sharefil Gaillard -
The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia is pushing for legal, administrative and operational reforms aimed at making property secured financing more efficient and potentially improving access to credit for individuals and businesses. President of the Association Ron Leon says reform...
Business

Canadian Arrivals Surge 45.9% as Saint Lucia Eyes Strong Tourism Finish

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Saint Lucia could close 2026 on a strong tourism footing, with Canadian arrivals up 45.9 per cent and expanded airlift positioning the island to capture more winter travellers. Travel and hospitality consultant Irvine Springer’s Q4 2026 Caribbean Tourism Outlook points...
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Saint Lucia’s Sunita Daniel Elected Chairperson of Caribbean Export, Vows to Elevate Regional Businesses on Global Stage

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Export Saint Lucia CEO Sunita Daniel has been elected Chairperson of the Caribbean Export Development Agency, with a vision for regional businesses to help shape global trade. Her election, announced Friday, October 9, took place during the agency’s 46th Meeting...
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Labour Officers Take Workplace Checks to Choiseul and Laborie

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