Business

Saint Lucia’s rapidly expanding sea moss industry is now facing stricter international export requirements, as exporters are being warned that shipments without key certification documents could be denied entry into overseas markets. Chief Executive Officer of Export Saint Lucia, Sunita...

A deepening rift within the National Taxi Union (NTU) has spilled into the public domain, with President Terry Valcin forcefully rejecting criticism from former executive member David “Shakes” Christopher while accusing him of competing against the very organization he...

Saint Lucia’s calypso fraternity is promising a 2026 season that goes far beyond the battle for crowns, with tent leaders unveiling ambitious plans aimed at strengthening culture, expanding community outreach and developing the next generation of performers. As the island...

Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the National Taxi Union, David Christopher has officially resigned from his position, citing a complete lack of confidence in the leadership of Union President Terry Valcin. In his resignation letter submitted to the Executive Committee,...

Minister for Agriculture Lisa Jawahir is cautioning Saint Lucians against spreading and believing unverified reports about snakes circulating on social media, warning that misinformation is contributing to public panic amid growing concern over snake sightings across the island. THe appeal...

Saint Lucia is moving to fundamentally reshape its economy, with government and private sector leaders aligning on a strategy to transition the country away from traditional volume-based exports toward high-value, niche goods and services for global markets. That shift took...

Saint Lucia and other vulnerable Small Island Developing States (SIDS) could soon have stronger legal grounds to pursue accountability from major polluting nations after the United Nations General Assembly approved a landmark climate resolution that significantly raises the stakes...

Saint Lucia’s drive toward a modern, technology-driven public service intensified last week as senior government officials, regional agencies, and international development partners gathered for a high-level workshop focused on reshaping leadership, innovation, and institutional culture across the public sector. Hosted...

Regional law enforcement and security officials have converged in Barbados for an intensive five-day training workshop aimed at strengthening the Caribbean’s ability to tackle sophisticated transnational criminal networks and illicit financial activity. The Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) workshop, being hosted...

The debate surrounding eligibility for National Insurance Corporation (NIC) sickness benefits has intensified, with the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) strongly opposing what it describes as a policy position that could unfairly impact vulnerable families already facing...