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SSDF STEP Programme Injects Christmas Relief as Over 3,000 Saint Lucians Gain Short-Term Employment

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As Saint Lucia grapples with rising living costs and ongoing infrastructure challenges, the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) rolled out a timely economic intervention through its Christmas Stimulus Programme, also known as the STEP Programme, providing short-term employment...
Business

Frederick Pledges Major Housing Push as New Parliamentary Term Begins

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Housing Minister Richard Frederick has pledged an aggressive expansion of Saint Lucia’s housing construction programme, declaring it a top priority as the Thirteenth Parliament gets underway. Speaking with reporters outside Parliament ahead of the inaugural sitting last week, Frederick signalled...
Business

IRD Releases Preliminary List of Participating Businesses Ahead of VAT-Free Day Monday

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Saint Lucian consumers will be able to shop for selected goods without paying Value Added Tax (VAT) on Monday, December 22, 2025, as the country observes its officially designated VAT-Free Day, according to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). The IRD...
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IRD Issues Consumer Guidelines Ahead of VAT-Free Day

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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued official consumer guidelines outlining which goods will qualify for exemption during Saint Lucia’s upcoming VAT-Free Day, aimed at helping shoppers and businesses prepare ahead of the highly anticipated shopping event. According to the...
Business

‘Purchase What You Need’: Hippolyte, King, Edward Praise VAT-Free Day

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Former Minister for Commerce has urged Saint Lucians to take advantage of the proposed VAT-free day on December 22nd, while encouraging consumers to shop responsibly and focus on essential purchases as the country moves toward implementation of the initiative...
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‘No Issue With the Position’ – Alfred Prospere Stands Firm After Deputy Speaker Appointment, Reaffirms Support for Prime Minister DennerySouth

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Member of Parliament Hon Alfred Prospere has reaffirmed his commitment to Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre following his appointment as Deputy Speaker of Parliament, dismissing suggestions that the new role represents a setback in his political career. Prospere, who served...
Business

Parliament Approves Saint Lucia’s First VAT-Free Shopping Day on December 22

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Parliament has approved an unprecedented amendment to the VAT Act, to facilitate Saint Lucia’s first VAT-Free shopping day. The amendment was tabled by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre during the first sitting of the Thirteenth Session of Parliament on December 16,...
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Mitonia Deterville Appointed Government Senator, Vows to Put People First

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Attorney-at-law Mitonia Deterville has been appointed a Government Senator, marking her formal entry into the Upper House of Parliament as part of the newly constituted Thirteenth Parliament. Reacting to the appointment, Deterville said she was honoured by the confidence placed...
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Francis Returns as Speaker, Reynolds Reappointed Senate President as Thirteenth Parliament Takes Shape

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Claudius Francis has been reappointed Speaker of the House of Parliament, anchoring the leadership of the Lower House as the country prepares for the First Session of the Thirteenth Parliament, scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The motion for Francis’...
Health

SLMDA Hails Senatorial Appointment of Dr. Shanda Harracksingh, Pays Tribute to Retiring Dermatologist Dr. Marie Grandison-Didier

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The Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) has extended warm congratulations to Senator the Honourable Dr. Shanda Harracksingh following her appointment to the Senate and as Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, describing the milestone as...
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Young Man Fatally Shot in Soufriere Just Days Before Christmas

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