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Newly Released IRD Guidelines Casts Doubt on Philip J Pierre’s VAT Free Day Promise

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has moved to advance preparations for a VAT-Free Day promised by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre for Christmas 2025, outlining the application requirements for VAT-registered businesses wishing to participate in the initiative. In a memorandum...
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Republic Bank’s Power to Make a Difference Invests EC$2 million in Eastern Caribbean Community Partnerships

Sharefil Gaillard -
Republic Bank (EC) Limited has announced the commencement of the 2025–2026 cohort of its Power to Make a Difference (PMAD) programme, marking the Bank’s fourth consecutive year of impactful, purpose-driven social investment across the Eastern Caribbean. This year, the initiative...
Business

Mounting Employee Frustration Sparks Petition Against The Landings’ Managing Director

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Staff at the Landings Resort and Spa are escalating calls for the removal of their managing director, citing serious breakdowns in leadership, deteriorating working conditions, and industrial-level concerns that they say are undermining the hotel’s performance and the livelihood...
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IRD Clarifies: VAT-Free Day Missive Currently Being Circulated Is Not Issued By The Saint Lucia IRD

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Saint Lucia wishes to inform the public that a document currently circulating on social media and other communication platforms, listing items eligible for Saint Lucia’s VAT-Free Day, did not originate from the IRD...
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LUCELEC & CSA Sign Union Agreement For Grades 1-3 Employees

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) and the Civil Service Association (CSA) have signed a new union agreement for its Grade 1–3 employees, covering two triennia: 2020–2022 and 2023–2025. The agreement introduces a combined 14% wage increase, 7% for...
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Outrage in Anse La Raye: Locals Challenge Mystery Quarry Developers and Environmental Risks

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Tensions continue to rise in Anse La Raye as residents voice strong opposition to a proposed quarry development in the community, with concerns mounting over land ownership, environmental impact, and the lack of public consultation. Speaking on behalf of worried...
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Minister Henry’s Final Official Act Highlights Deep Commitment to the Poor and Vulnerable

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
'Six Religious Organizations Receive Financial Support to Strengthen Community Outreach' In a powerful and symbolic final act ahead of the upcoming general election, Minister for Equity, Social Justice & Empowerment Hon. Joachim Henry, who's not seeking reelection, on Friday, November...
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ECCO Delivers $1.3M Royalty Payout in Second Major Distribution of 2025

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. has announced its second major royalty distribution for 2025, with a total of $1.3 million XCD set to reach creators’ bank accounts on December 4th, 2025. The payout covers...
Business

St. Lucia Business Awards Break the Ice and Return with Fire

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
By Dale Carnegie Elliott Following a five-year hiatus spent helping its membership navigate the challenges of the post-COVID era, the Chamber of Commerce has brought back St. Lucia’s premier business awards—reborn, refocused, and ready to celebrate a stronger, more resilient...
Business

MICS-7 Survey Gains Momentum as Thousands of Households Share Critical Insights on Saint Lucian Living Conditions

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS-7) is now well underway in Saint Lucia, with field teams reporting steady progress as they move through communities island-wide to gather data that will guide social policy for years...
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Fire Service Shuts Down Claims of Fire at New Saint Jude Hospital

The Saint Lucia Fire Service has firmly dismissed claims circulating online that the new Saint Jude Hospital has experienced...

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