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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...

Fuel Price Adjustment for the period December 2 to December 22, 2024

Castries, Saint Lucia - The Government of Saint Lucia continues to subsidize the cost of the LPG 20-pound gas cylinders by $15.47 per cylinder and the LPG 22-pound gas cylinders by $17.02 per cylinder. Meanwhile, in keeping with changes in...

Saint Lucia Builds Resilience with Cutting-Edge Earth Observation Training

Saint Lucia is advancing climate resilience with cutting-edge Earth observation training. Funded by the World Bank, the program introduced government and utility officials to tools like satellite imagery and drones to improve disaster management. Saint Lucia has taken another step...

St. Lucia Employers’ Federation urges businesses to strengthen security measures and safety protocols amid seasonal crime spike

The St. Lucia Employers' Federation issued an urgent statement urging businesses to strengthen security measures and safety protocols amid seasonal crime spikes.  Executive Director, Cornelia Jn. Baptiste said despite these efforts, recent incidents have reminded us all of the critical...

The IRD encourages taxpayers to take advantage of the Tax Amnesty

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) urges taxpayers to take advantage of the extended tax amnesty, now available until May 1, 2025. Under this amnesty, all penalties, interest charges, and collection fees are waived, allowing taxpayers to settle only the...

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Young Man Fatally Shot in Soufriere Just Days Before Christmas

A family in Soufrière is mourning the loss of a loved one following a fatal shooting just two days...