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Saint Lucia’s Labour Act Set for Overhaul as Government Targets Changing World of Work

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Saint Lucia’s Labour Act is heading for a major review, with government moving to modernise the legislation that governs the rights, responsibilities and relationships of workers and employers across the country. The Department of Labour, Co-operatives and Consumer Affairs has...
Emergency

Chastanet Demands St Jude Audit 17 years After Fire & $600M Spent

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Seventeen years after fire devastated St Jude Hospital, Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet is demanding a comprehensive audit of the entire project, questioning how Saint Lucia could have spent or committed close to $600 million across successive approaches while the...
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US-Iran Conflict Could Cost Saint Lucia Millions, Pierre Warns

Sharefil Gaillard -
A conflict thousands of miles away could soon hit Saint Lucia where it hurts most. Government revenue and the cost of keeping essential services running. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has warned that the ongoing US-Iran conflict could wipe millions...
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Two of Six Third-Country Nationals Want to Leave Saint Lucia, Baptiste Reveals

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Two of the six foreign nationals recently relocated to Saint Lucia under the new Third Country National Programme have asked to return to their home countries, while the remaining four intend to stay on the island for the foreseeable...
Crime

Taiwan Boosts RSLPF With New Technology

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As criminals increasingly turn to technology, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is getting a technological boost of its own, with Taiwan providing new computers aimed at strengthening police operations and reducing the administrative burden on officers. The Embassy...
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Kenny Anthony Calls for Urgent Civil Code Reform

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Nearly 150 years after the foundations of Saint Lucia’s Civil Code were established, former Prime Minister and legal scholar Dr. Kenny Anthony says the country can no longer afford to delay modernising a legal framework he believes is increasingly...
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UWP Demands Answers on U.S. Transfer Deal as Government Moves to Ease Fears

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The United Workers Party (UWP) is demanding greater transparency from the Government over Saint Lucia’s Third-Country National arrangement with the United States, raising questions about security screening, immigration status, costs and what happens if transferred individuals seek to remain...
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UK Visa Requirement May Not Be Final, Saint Lucia Foreign Minister Says

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Saint Lucia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Alva Baptiste says the United Kingdom’s decision to impose visa requirements on Saint Lucians may not be permanent, revealing that the two countries remain in dialogue over the controversial measure. Baptiste disclosed that he held...
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Richard Frederick Placed on Administrative Leave as SSDF Audit Proceeds

Sharefil Gaillard -
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says Housing and Local Government Minister Richard Frederick has been placed on administrative leave while matters concerning the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) are reviewed. Pierre said the temporary measure is intended to allow...
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Saint Lucia to Receive First Group Under U.S. Third Country Nationals Program

Sharefil Gaillard -
Saint Lucia will begin receiving the first group of transferees under a bilateral third-country nationals arrangement with the United States this week, Minister for External Affairs Alva Baptiste has announced Monday. Speaking on the matter, Baptiste said six people, five...
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ECCB Governor Sounds Alarm Over AI Deepfakes as Threat to Public Trust

Artificial intelligence may be transforming how institutions communicate, but Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor Timothy Antoine is warning that...

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