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Parliament Approves Loans to Advance Four-Lane Highway Expansion From Castries to Gros Islet

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Residents and commuters traveling along Saint Lucia’s northern corridor could soon experience improved traffic flow following Parliament’s approval of two loans to support the long-anticipated expansion of the highway linking Castries to Gros Islet. The roadway, one of the island’s...
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Saint Lucia Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality at UN Commission on the Status of Women

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Saint Lucia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening justice systems for women and girls during the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) currently underway at the United Nations...
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Government Secures US$22.8M CDB Loan to Strengthen Saint Lucia’s Water Supply

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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...
Business

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

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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...
Business

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

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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...
Business

Opposition Raises Concerns Over Proposed EC$600 Million Government Borrowing

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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,...
Education

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

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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,...
Business

UK Introduces Visa Requirement for Saint Lucian Nationals

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

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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...
Business

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

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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...
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Pierre Accuses Chastanet of Disrespecting Parliament After Budget Debate Walkout

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has sharply criticized Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet, accusing him of disrespecting Parliament and the...

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