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Government Secures US$22.8M CDB Loan to Strengthen Saint Lucia’s Water Supply

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...

Hilaire Defends CIP Programme, Says UK Visa Decision Wrongly Linked to Investment Citizenship

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...

‘We Are Losing Sleep Over This’ – PM Pierre Warns of Fuel Price Impact

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...

Opposition Raises Concerns Over Proposed EC$600 Million Government Borrowing

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,...

National Community Foundation and LUCELEC Launch Parental Empowerment Workshop Series with Support from Key Corporate Partners

The National Community Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with the St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC), is proud to announce the launch of National Parental Empowerment and Workforce Development Programme; a workshop series designed to strengthen families, enhance parental engagement,...

UK Introduces Visa Requirement for Saint Lucian Nationals

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...

‘No More Details’ Pierre Says Saint Lucia Left Without Answers After U.S. Drone Strike

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says Saint Lucia received no new information from the United States regarding recent maritime security operations in regional waters, despite bilateral talks held during the 50th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting. Pierre confirmed that discussions...

Trou Marc “Finally Sees the Light” as Solar Street Lamps Installed

A long-standing challenge for residents of Trou Marc in Choiseul has officially come to an end with the installation of solar-powered street lights in the area. Parliamentary Representative for Choiseul, Hon. Keithson Charles, described the moment as historic, noting that...

Statement of Condolence and Support From the Ministry of Equity and Social Justice

The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Gender, Older Persons, Labour, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr. Kearny Henry, a dedicated staff member of the Comfort Bay Senior Citizens’ Home,...

Government Launches National Consultations to Shape Saint Lucia’s Development Agenda Through 2040

The Government of Saint Lucia has officially launched a wide-ranging national consultation process that will lay the foundation for the country’s first-ever National Development Plan (2026–2040) and its Medium-Term Development Strategy (2026–2030). The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Economic...

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Government Secures US$22.8M CDB Loan to Strengthen Saint Lucia’s Water Supply

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre on Tuesday defended the government’s decision to secure more than US$22.8 million in financing...