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Soufriere Waterfront Set for Major Cruise-Focused Redevelopment

Saint Lucia Cruise Port has officially unveiled bold and transformative plans for the redevelopment of the Soufriere Waterfront, a project poised to position the iconic town as a premier cruise destination in the Caribbean. At a stakeholder meeting held on...

Tax Relief or Political Ploy? Inside St. Lucia’s 2025 Budget Promises

By Dale Carnegie Elliott As global economic pressures ripple through households, St. Lucia’s 2025 national budget aims to offer its citizens a financial lifeline. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has framed this year’s fiscal plan as a people-centered recovery effort—one...

Rayneau Group Rolls Out Major Salary Increases Amid Soaring Cost of Living

Castries, Saint Lucia — As the rising cost of living places greater pressure on households across Saint Lucia and the region, one of the country’s largest private employers has stepped up with a decisive show of support for its...

Coconut Bay Leads Earth Day Cleanup Drive at Vieux Fort Pond, Inspiring Community Action

The Vieux Fort Fisheries, affectionately known as the Pond, was transformed into a hub of activity as volunteers and a dedicated team led by Coconut Bay Resort and Spa, in collaboration with local partners and volunteers, gathered for a...

Immigration Department Announces Major Changes Ahead of 10-Year Passport Rollout

Saint Lucia is making major strides in modernizing its immigration services as the country prepares to introduce passports valid for ten years. Inspector Crescent Lionel, Head of the Immigration Department, has announced a series of upgrades aimed at enhancing...

Saint Lucia Will Accept All Deported Nationals, PM Confirms

A wave of deportations of undocumented nationals from the United States has brought renewed attention to the vulnerability of small island states navigating an increasingly complex global landscape. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, in delivering his 2025/26 Budget Address to...

BVI Envoy and ACS Chief Urge Stronger Caribbean Basin Cooperation Amid Global Trade Shifts

As global trade policies undergo major shifts, leaders from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) are calling for deeper cooperation across the Caribbean Basin to protect and advance the region’s economic growth. BVI Special...

IDB Financial Specialist Commends Saint Lucia’s Post-Pandemic Recovery, Urges Greater Crisis Preparedness

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean in strengthening resilience against future crises. Speaking at the official handing-over ceremony of the New Beginnings Transit Home Learning Resource Centre, IDB Financial...

Finance Sector Must Rethink Role in Climate Action, Says Former LUCELEC MD

The private financial sector must take a more active role in building Saint Lucia’s climate resilience, said former LUCELEC Managing Director Trevor Louisy, as he recently addressed the launch of the Sustainable Finance Training Programme. Louisy called for a shift...

Operations Disrupted at Vieux Fort Ports for Second Day Due to Customs Officers’ Sickout

Operations at the Vieux Fort Ports have come to a standstill for the second consecutive day, as a substantial number of customs officers have called in sick. Saint Lucia Daily Post has learned that this action stems from ongoing,...

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TOT/Soca Village Blazes Through Rain-Soaked Quarterfinals: “We Are Not Just Here for Trophies”

On a rainy night that failed to dampen spirits, the TOT/Soca Village Calypso Tent blazed through its quarterfinal round...