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Parliament Approves VAT Exemptions for Saint Lucia National Trust Amid Debate

On Tuesday, the House of Parliament approved VAT exemptions for the Saint Lucia National Trust, a move aimed at boosting the organization’s ability to preserve the island’s heritage while balancing its public responsibilities. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, who tabled...

Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat (SAACS) Engages Stakeholders to Discuss Study on Substance Use Among Youth Aged 13 to 17 years.

OAS CICAD provides support to Saint Lucia to assist with identifying the behaviors and risk exposure of youth aged 13 to 17 years with substance use. OAS CICAD provides support to Saint Lucia to assist with identifying the behaviors and...

CIP Records Increases in Applications, Revenue, Report Says

The highly-anticipated Annual Report of the Citizenship by Investment Programme for the year 2022-2023 was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, almost a year after it was due. Investment Minister Dr Ernest Hilaire attributed the lateness to various factors not...

Ministry of Equity Announces the Successful Closure of the Income Support Program (ISP)

Background InformationThe Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Income Support Program (ISP), a significant initiative under the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)- funded "Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations Affected by...

$500 Christmas Bonus for Civil Servants; 13% Wage Increase Over Next 6 Years

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced good news for public sector workers during his end-of-year press conference on Wednesday. Following a year of touting economic growth and progress, the government will be paying its employees and government pensioners a...

RockHall Housing Development Proceeds Amid Investor Termination

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has confirmed that the RockHall Housing Development will continue despite the government’s decision to sever ties with its principal investor, BEMAX LLC. The announcement, made during Pierre's end-of-year press conference on December 18, follows...

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Police Investigate Creators’ Alliance Amid Ponzi Scheme Concerns

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has launched an official investigation into the controversial “Creators’ Alliance” initiative, which captured...