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

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
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

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
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

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
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

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
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...
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Parliament Approves Saint Lucia’s First VAT-Free Shopping Day on December 22

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
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

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
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

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
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’...
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SLMDA Hails Senatorial Appointment of Dr. Shanda Harracksingh, Pays Tribute to Retiring Dermatologist Dr. Marie Grandison-Didier

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
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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Francis Highlights Importance of Joint Sitting; Addresses Deputy Speaker Questions

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Parliament is set to convene on Tuesday for a pivotal first sitting of the newly elected House, officially ushering in legislative proceedings for the 2025 government, with key procedural votes and constitutional matters expected to dominate the agenda. Outgoing House...
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New Cabinet Focuses on Infrastructure, Health, Education and Economic Growth

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has outlined ambitious expectations for his newly sworn-in Cabinet, emphasising performance, accountability and people-centred development as central pillars of his administration. Among the key structural changes is the merging of tourism and commerce under Deputy...
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PAP Beneficiaries Await Restored Payments as Ministry Pushes Recertification

With some Public Assistance Programme (PAP) beneficiaries still waiting for payments to resume, Minister Hippolyte is urging cooperation with...

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