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World Bank Sounds Alarm: Caribbean Education in Crisis

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The World Bank has issued a dire warning about the state of education in the Caribbean, calling it a full-blown crisis that threatens the region’s future. In a virtual webinar, senior officials exposed deep-rooted failures, pointing to outdated teaching...
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Labour Commissioner Secures Resolution in GCG Industrial Dispute

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Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia – A prolonged industrial dispute between the National Workers Union (NWU) and Goddard Catering Group (GCG) has been resolved following the intervention of Labour Commissioner Joseph Joseph. After weeks of negotiations, Commissioner Joseph recommended a...
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Business Survey Depicts Growth, Criticism of Health and Security Levy

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The Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture Business Performance Survey examined business performance during the third quarter of 2024. A key issue highlighted by survey respondents was their issue with the government’s Health and Security Levy of...
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Entrepreneurship and Growth Highlighted at National Independence Expo in Vieux Fort

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The much-anticipated National Independence Expo officially opened in Vieux Fort with a stirring keynote address by Sunita Daniel, Chief Executive Officer of Export Saint Lucia. The Expo, a hallmark of Saint Lucia’s economic and entrepreneurial progress, showcases the island’s...
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Soufriere Sets Cruise Tourism Milestone with Historic Four-Vessel Docking

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(Soufriere, Saint Lucia, February 7, 2025) – Soufriere’s cruise tourism industry continues to surge as the arrival of four luxury vessels—Evrima of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Royal Clipper of Star Clippers, Emerald Sakara of Emerald Cruises, and Sea Cloud of...
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World Bank and CDB Conduct Joint Country Portfolio Performance Review in Saint Lucia

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February 6, 2025 – Castries, Saint Lucia – The World Bank (WB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recently conducted a Joint Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) in Saint Lucia from January 27-30, 2025. The review focused on enhancing...
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New US Tariffs on Chinese Imports Threaten to Drive Up Consumer Prices Across America

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A newly imposed 10% tariff on all Chinese-made products is expected to raise the cost of everything from inexpensive online apparel to toys and electronic devices such as computers and cellphones.  The move comes a day after President Donald Trump...
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USPS Suspends China Parcels, Disrupting Global E-Commerce and Impacting St. Lucian Shoppers

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The United States Postal Service (USPS) has abruptly halted all incoming international parcels from China and Hong Kong, sending shockwaves through global e-commerce. This decision follows new U.S. trade regulations, including the termination of the "de minimis" exemption, which...
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Caribbean Galaxy Invests $400,000 in OKEU Hospital Expansion, Boosting Saint Lucia’s Healthcare Future

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Saint Lucia’s healthcare sector is set to receive a major upgrade as the government moves forward with plans to complete the highly anticipated fifth wing of the Owen King European Union (OKEU) Hospital. This ambitious expansion, aimed at enhancing...
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St. Lucia Responds to US Policy Shifts: Task Forces Mobilized to Address Economic and Immigration Impact

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As the United States continues to roll out new policies on tariffs and immigration, St. Lucia is bracing for the economic ripple effects that could impact citizens, particularly in the rising cost of food and migration concerns. The government...
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Stakeholders Eye New Measures to Improve Soufriere Security Amid U.S. Embassy Alert on Local Resort

Tourism and security officials met on Friday to address escalating safety and security concerns in Soufrière, as stakeholders intensified...

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