Economy

Government touts .1 percent inflation rate despite fuel hike

Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Doctor Ubaldus Raymond, has told reporters here that  despite the increases in the price of fuel in the last year, prices in general in Saint Lucia only rose by .1 percent. He asserted that this was “very...

Economy

Liat Employees Gain Valuable and Timely Advice on Good Money Management

PRESS RELEASE: St. Georges, Grenada, April 24, 2018-The employees of Liat are gaining much needed Financial Literacy and Money Management best practices, compliments Axcel Finance. Staff of the regional air carrier took away essential knowledge...

Economy

Government invests in infrastructure

by Julita Peter, GIS The Government of Saint Lucia will be undertaking a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation programme with the three-prong aim to increase productivity, guard against extreme weather events, and enhance the island’s...

Economy

Budget prioritizes human resource development

Press Release:-   Opposition Senator Guibion Fernand recently called for a greater demonstration of investment and interest in the island’s human resources. During the 2018 Appropriations Debate, Senator Ferdinand said while investments in...

Economy

Former CSA President proposes a ‘just wage’ for public servants

Former President of the Saint Lucia Civil Service Association (CSA), Kingsley St Hilll, has urged that public servants be paid a just wage, ahead of negotiations between trade unions and the government for the 2016-2019 period. He defined a just...

Economy

PM: Saint Lucia has 'erred on the side of caution' in CIP

Prime Minister, Allen Chastanet has said that this country has erred on the side of caution in its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). "I think it has been a learning curve for us, particularly in the processing," Chastanet told reporters...

Economy

Wages and salaries a major concern for government

Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Doctor Ubaldus Raymond, has asserted that while the Allen Chastanet administration is happy to note that its revenue enhancement policies are working, wages and salaries remain a source of concern. But he made...

Economy

More Saint Lucians on Canadian Farm Worker Programme

Press Release:-  The number of Saint Lucians employed on the Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Farm Worker Programme is on the rise. Since assuming responsibilities as the Minister for Labour in June 2016, Honorable Stephenson King has been on a...

Economy

Manufacturing sector gets boost

Press Release:-  The Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Commerce, Industry, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs, Hon. Bradley Felix, has stated that Saint Lucia’s manufacturing sector has...

Economy

Government encouraged by 'continued growth' in tourism

Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Tourism, Dominic Fedee, has told reporters that the Allen Chastanet administration is 'very encouraged' by the continued growth of the tourism industry in 2018. 'Year to date...