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IICA Director General Honoured for Pioneering Agricultural Transformation Across the Americas

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Manuel Otero, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), has been honoured by the countries of the Eastern Caribbean for his outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing agriculture across the region. The award was presented...
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Sick Call-Ins Disrupt Customs Operations as Staff Push Back Against Unresolved Issues

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Castries, Saint Lucia – May 27, 2025 A sharp increase in sick call-ins has disrupted operations at Customs and Excise Department facilities, prompting reduced services at Hewanorra International Airport, southern seaports, and other key locations. While early speculation pointed to a...
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Wayne Caines of Bermuda Electric Light Company Appointed Chairman of CARILEC Board of Directors

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), a regional association of energy solutions providers and other stakeholders operating in the energy sector, has announced the appointment of a new Chairman and Board of Directors following its 37th Annual General...
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Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Set to Launch in Saint Lucia on June 7

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Castries, Saint Lucia — The Caribbean’s beauty scene is about to get a major upgrade. Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Eau de Parfum—the trailblazing brands created by global superstar Rihanna—are officially landing in Saint Lucia. Starting June 7,...
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Youth and Women Take Center Stage at OECS-IICA Agriculture Summit in Costa Rica

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The First Official Meeting and Study Tour of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Ministers of Agriculture, along with women and youth leaders in agriculture, began today at the headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture...
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Botham Jean Foundation Hosts Healing Retreat for Grieving Mothers at Sandals Grande

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Botham Jean Foundation will hold a transformative one-day retreat titled “Hearts United in Loss” on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Palladium, Sandals Grande Resort in Pigeon Point. This special gathering aims to support mothers who have lost...
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National Taxi Union Denounces Allegations from Former President

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Castries, Saint Lucia – May 20, 2025 — The National Taxi Union (NTU) has forcefully rejected what it describes as “blatant lies and unfounded allegations” made by its former president, Lucien Joseph, during a recent radio appearance. The NTU, in...
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PM Pierre Announces VAT Removal on Select Food Items by July 1

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Castries, Saint Lucia — In a decisive move aimed at alleviating the rising cost of living, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has announced that effective July 1, 2025, the 12.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) will be removed from...
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Consumer Association Warns of Risky Schemes as Police Probe Creators’ Alliance Fraud Claims

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
As the police probe into the controversial “Creators’ Alliance” programme intensifies, President of the National Consumer Association (NCA), Dr. Thecla Fitz-Lewis, is urging Saint Lucians to exercise greater responsibility and vigilance when engaging in unfamiliar financial schemes. “We want consumers...
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PM Pierre Defends Stance on U.S. Tariffs, Outlines Cost of Living Measures

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Monday defended his administration’s approach to the United States government's decision to impose reciprocal tariffs on import partners such as Saint Lucia. The Prime Minister described the stance as "neutral and measured," and...
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