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Frederick Pledges Major Housing Push as New Parliamentary Term Begins

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Housing Minister Richard Frederick has pledged an aggressive expansion of Saint Lucia’s housing construction programme, declaring it a top priority as the Thirteenth Parliament gets underway. Speaking with reporters outside Parliament ahead of the inaugural sitting last week, Frederick signalled...
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Mobile Surveillance Cameras Installed to Boost Security in Castries

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
With increased foot traffic expected during the festive season, authorities in Castries are moving to reinforce public safety by deploying new mobile surveillance equipment aimed at supporting police operations during the holiday rush. On Thursday, December 18, Castries Mayor Geraldine...
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Orbtronics Innovation Gala 2025 Showcases Caribbean Tech Ambition

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Orbtronics Innovation Gala 2025 successfully brought together more than 200 innovators, technology leaders, corporate executives, government officials, and industry partners on Sunday, December 14, at Sandals Grande, cementing its status as a premier platform advancing the Caribbean’s innovation...
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Coconut Bay and Serenity Bring More Than a Meal to Comfort Bay Seniors This Christmas

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
On December 18, the sounds of laughter, conversation and festive cheer filled the grounds of the Comfort Bay Senior Citizens Home, a welcome change for residents who, for one afternoon, were reminded that they are neither forgotten nor alone. Management...
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Resilience Takes Centre Stage

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Written by Dale Carnegie Elliott “Be like water. Flow. Transform. Adapt.” It was more than a theme. It was a reflection of the economic moment. After a five-year hiatus, the Saint Lucia Business Awards 2025 returned on December 15 at the Royalton Resort,...
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IRD Releases Preliminary List of Participating Businesses Ahead of VAT-Free Day Monday

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Saint Lucian consumers will be able to shop for selected goods without paying Value Added Tax (VAT) on Monday, December 22, 2025, as the country observes its officially designated VAT-Free Day, according to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). The IRD...
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IRD Issues Consumer Guidelines Ahead of VAT-Free Day

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued official consumer guidelines outlining which goods will qualify for exemption during Saint Lucia’s upcoming VAT-Free Day, aimed at helping shoppers and businesses prepare ahead of the highly anticipated shopping event. According to the...
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‘Purchase What You Need’: Hippolyte, King, Edward Praise VAT-Free Day

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Former Minister for Commerce has urged Saint Lucians to take advantage of the proposed VAT-free day on December 22nd, while encouraging consumers to shop responsibly and focus on essential purchases as the country moves toward implementation of the initiative...
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Parliament Approves Saint Lucia’s First VAT-Free Shopping Day on December 22

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Parliament has approved an unprecedented amendment to the VAT Act, to facilitate Saint Lucia’s first VAT-Free shopping day. The amendment was tabled by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre during the first sitting of the Thirteenth Session of Parliament on December 16,...
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Uber Opens Registration for Taxi Drivers Ahead of Saint Lucia Launch

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Global ride-hailing platform Uber has officially opened registration for licensed taxi drivers in Saint Lucia, marking a major step toward the app’s anticipated launch on the island. Uber announced on Tuesday that licensed taxi operators can now begin the onboarding...
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