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Sudden Job Cuts at Acado Spark Worker Backlash, Labour Authorities Step In

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Several Brand Managers attached to the Saint Lucia branch of Acado are now facing uncertainty after a wave of sudden redundancies, reportedly triggered by sweeping changes at the company’s parent operations in Trinidad. The situation came to light on Thursday...
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“We Never Got Paid” vs “It Was Always Pro Bono” — Dispute Emerges Behind Award-Winning Film Omyra

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A dispute has emerged behind the success of the locally produced film Omyra, with actors alleging non-payment, while the film’s director insists the project was always understood to be unpaid. The production, which has earned international recognition on the film...
Business

Afreximbank Unveils US$10 Billion Lifeline as Middle East Conflict Shakes Caribbean and African Economies

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A fresh wave of global instability is now rippling across the Caribbean and Africa, as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten fuel supplies, food security, and economic stability. In response, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has moved swiftly,...
Business

Private Sector Steps In to Support Crime-Fighting Unit as Police Strengthen Operations

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In a climate where public safety remains a national priority, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is receiving tangible backing from the private sector, with new support aimed directly at strengthening frontline crime-fighting efforts. The Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit...
Business

New Labour Reforms Target Dispute Delays, Stronger Consumer Protection and Inclusive Growth

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Workers facing prolonged labour disputes and consumers navigating unfair practices could soon see relief, as Government moves to implement a new slate of reforms under the 2026/2027 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure. Minister for Equity, Social Justice, Gender, Older Persons,...
Business

Choiseul Secondary Crowned Regional Champions as Investment Competition Shapes Future of Young Investors

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
A new generation of investors is emerging across the Eastern Caribbean as students gain real-world financial skills through the 3rd Annual Regional Schools Investment Competition (RSIC), an initiative designed to reshape how young people understand money, markets, and long-term...
Business

New Video Raises Fresh Fears Keeping Container Safety Under National Scrutiny

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Weeks after two container trucks toppled on heavily travelled roads in the north of the island, newly surfaced video footage from the south is intensifying concerns about the safety of trailers and container transport across Saint Lucia. The latest development...
Business

SSDF, Real Foods Ink Partnership to Boost Job Opportunities for Programme Participants

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The Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) has taken a significant step toward strengthening employment pathways with the signing of a new memorandum of understanding with Real Foods Inc., a move expected to expand job placement opportunities for individuals...
Business

Tax Filing Deadline Extended to April 10, IRD Urges Timely Compliance

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced an extension of the deadline for filing 2025 Personal Income Tax Returns, giving taxpayers additional time to meet their statutory obligations. In a statement issued Tuesday, the IRD confirmed that the new filing...
Business

Charles Debuts with Strong Budget Defence, Declares Shift “From Survival to Structural Empowerment”

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
In his inaugural budget presentation, Choiseul/Saltibus MP and Minister for Physical Development and Public Utilities, Keithson Charles, delivered a defence of the Government’s $2.18 billion Estimates, declaring that Saint Lucia is moving decisively beyond economic survival into a new...
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Fire Chief Sounds Alarm as Road Crashes Take Toll on Saint Lucia

A split-second decision behind the wheel can leave someone dead, a family devastated and firefighters confronting yet another traumatic...

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