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Saint Lucia Business Expo Returns for Third Edition: A First in Vieux Fort

Castries, Saint Lucia – Export Saint Lucia, in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives, and Consumer Affairs, is proud to announce the return of the Saint Lucia Business Expo. Held under the auspices of the...

St. Lucia Employers’ Federation Expands to the South, Tackles Minimum Wage Impact

The St. Lucia Employers’ Federation (SLEF) is breaking new ground in 2025 by extending its reach to the Southern business community, ensuring greater accessibility and engagement for employers beyond the North. This initiative aims to bring direct support and...

Reflecting On Saint Lucia’s ICJ Debut Pending Landmark Advisory Opinion On Climate Change

Castries, January 16, 2025. In its first-ever feat addressing the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Saint Lucia sought to convince a fifteen-judge panel to affirm the legal obligation of developed nations to reduce their high carbon emissions and support...

SLASPA Announces Adjustments to Hewanorra International Airport Car Park Rates Effective January 27, 2025

Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia – The Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) has announced revised car park rates for Hewanorra International Airport (HIA), set to take effect on Monday, January 27, 2025. The changes are part of...

CDB and SheTrades Caribbean Hub Partner with Caribshopper to Expand Market Access for Women Entrepreneurs

January 14, 2025 | Bridgetown, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is deepening its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs across the region through a strategic partnership with Caribshopper, an e-commerce platform designed to connect Caribbean businesses with consumers...

Chamber of Commerce Leads Dialogue to Address Traffic and Port Congestion

Castries, St. Lucia – January 10, 2025 In a decisive move to tackle growing traffic congestion and operational inefficiencies around Port Castries, the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders, including the...

Saint Lucia Cruise Port Begins Transformative Port Redevelopment Project

(Castries, Saint Lucia, December 24, 2024) – The demolition of the Customs and Excise Department Building on Jeremie Street, completed in the early hours of Saturday, 21 December and Sunday 22 December, marks the official launch of the highly...

LUCELEC Launches Its Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Castries, December 19, 2024 – St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, a significant step in the country’s movement to a sustainable energy sector. The new EV chargers are strategically installed across...

French Delegation Explores Saint Lucian Banana Market

A French delegation from Banane Mart met with Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Agriculture and the National Fair Trade Organization (NFTO) to discuss a strategic partnership that could see local farmers supplying up to 60,000 tons of high-quality bananas annually...

Barbados launched the world’s first debt-for-climate-resilience operation

The deal generated US$125 million in fiscal savings which will be channeled into new resilience investments The debt conversion represents an innovative financing model for climate adaptation that avoids increasing the burden of public debt Barbados has successfully completed an unprecedented...

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Cultural Panel Unpacks the Evolution and Identity of Saint Lucia Carnival

A spirited panel discussion on Tuesday brought together leading cultural voices to reflect on the evolution, documentation, and cultural...