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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Tuesday defended the government’s decision to secure more than US$22.8 million in financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to upgrade key water infrastructure, describing the investment as critical to improving reliability and...

Minister with responsibility for the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), Dr. Ernest Hilaire, has strongly defended Saint Lucia’s investment citizenship programme, insisting that the United Kingdom’s recent decision to impose visa requirements on Saint Lucian nationals should not be...

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has warned that Saint Lucia could soon feel the effects of rising global oil prices, as the government moves to put measures in place to cushion the potential economic impact on citizens. Speaking to...

The opposition United Workers Party has raised concerns over the government’s intention to seek parliamentary approval to borrow more than EC$600 million, a proposal expected to be brought before Parliament. In a press release issued ahead of the parliamentary sitting,...

The New India Assurance Company (T&T) Limited has announced the temporary closure of its Bois D’Orange branch following the devastating fire that destroyed the Computer World Building between March 6 and 7. In a public notice issued on March 8,...

The Government of Saint Lucia has commenced an extensive stakeholder consultation process aimed at shaping the country’s Medium-Term Development Strategy for 2026 to 2030 and the formulation of a National Development Plan extending to 2040.  Officials say the process represents...

The Government of Saint Lucia has confirmed that the United Kingdom will introduce a visa requirement for Saint Lucian nationals travelling to the UK, including those transiting through the country en route to other destinations. In a statement issued on...

Saint Lucia is showcasing its tourism product on the global stage this week as the island participates in ITB Berlin in Germany, widely regarded as the world’s leading travel trade show. Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information...

The STEP OUT Conference 2026 delivered a bold and transformative experience on Saturday as professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders and aspiring change-makers gathered under the empowering theme, “Communicate with I.M.P.A.C.T.” Facilitated by certified image consultant and event founder Vernessa Henry-Long, the purpose-driven...

Excitement is mounting as the Saint Lucia Tourism Awards enters its fourth year, officially unveiling the top nine finalists competing for this year’s coveted GIMIES People’s Choice Award. The award, one of the most anticipated segments of the annual GIMIES...