Business

Export Saint Lucia is pushing back against criticism surrounding the island’s participation in Expo Osaka 2025, emphasizing that the event offers long-term benefits for trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exposure. At a press conference on Wednesday, Glenfield Gilbert, Director...

In a major step toward strengthening youth entrepreneurship, the St. Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) and the Youth Economy Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their partnership in supporting young business owners. John Victorin, Executive Director...

Photo Caption: Front Row left to right: Hon. Adrian Thomas (Grenada), Dr Marielle Barrow Maignan (CARIFESTA), Ms Daniella Carrington (Trinidad and Tobago), Ms. Malene Joseph (CDB), Mr. Daniel Best (President CDB) ), Mr Anderson Bisnath (Guardian Life Caribbean), Ms Lisa Harding (CDB), Ms Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel, (Jamaica), Mr. L. O'Reilly Lewis (CDB) 2nd Row left to right Mr Isaac Solomon (Vice President Operations - CDB), Mr Andre Hoyte (Barbados), Mr Orlando Romain (Grenada), Mrs Tameka Lee (CDB)

Honouring the legacy of compassion and service embodied by Botham Jean, the Botham Jean Foundation will host its annual Red Tie Gala on September 28th at the Sandals Grande Resort. The fundraising event supports the Foundation’s community outreach and...

The Monchy–Corinth road expansion project, launched on August 20th, is rapidly transforming the northern transportation corridor, with major improvements already easing traffic flow for commuters. Project Manager Savvy Gajadhar confirmed that the works are approximately 15% complete, noting that while...

Saint Lucia has officially launched its first National Hydro-Meteorological Policy, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the island’s preparedness for climate change and weather-related threats. The policy establishes a structured framework for the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services and lays...

Recognizing the increasing demands and evolving needs of local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and non-profits, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, with the support of the Cabinet of Ministers, has decided to increase the government subvention to the St Lucia...

The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange (ECSE), in collaboration with its licensed member broker-dealers and the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC), has officially announced the hosting of the 3rd Annual Regional Schools Investment Competition (RSIC). Set to run during October...

Bridgetown, Barbados – September 3, 2025 — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has issued a powerful call for Caribbean nations to abandon fragmented solutions and embrace unified, integrated strategies to confront the escalating “web of risks” threatening the region’s...

Export Saint Lucia used the global stage of Expo Osaka to court Japanese investors on August 29, unveiling “Brand Saint Lucia” as more than a vacation postcard, “a lifestyle and a business proposition,” as officials put it, backed by...