Economy
Economy
EUR 24 M in support to the Caribbean’s Private Sector
Press Release:-The European Union (EU) have signed the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) agreement worth EUR 24 Million to support regional private sector development. At the 11th EDF launch and signing ceremony, held yesterday at the Lloyd...
Economy
Chastanet urges political unity on investment
Prime Minister, Allen Chastanet, last night urged political unity on the matter of investment in this country. Chastanet, a former minister of tourism, was speaking at the official opening ceremony of the Royalton Saint Lucia Resort and...
Economy
Proposal to build Maria Island causeway in St Lucia is disturbing
By Melanius Alphonse: Not long after the general elections, it become clear, at least from my realism, what would become of an Allen Chastanet-led administration – the hidden consequences of change. Recently, the state of affairs has come full...
Economy
Fuel price adjustments
Press Release:-The Public is hereby notified that in keeping with changes in international oil prices and Government’s application of the modified market pass-through petroleum pricing mechanism, the retail prices of gasoline (unleaded) and diesel...
Economy
Minister speaks on e-commerce for WCRD
Hon. Bradly Felix said online shopping presents challenges in the protection of consumer rights. As Saint Lucia joins the rest of the world in observing World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, the minister with responsibility for Commerce,...
Economy
"Brand Saint Lucia" to promote tourism
The new board will develop a more coordinated marketing approach. Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet has disclosed the intention of government to establish a new board called “Brand Saint Lucia.” The Prime Minister made the disclosure at...
Economy
Barbados: Arthur makes dollar appeal
Barbados Today:-Former Prime Minister Owen Arthur made a strong case today for Barbados to end its currency peg to the United States dollar. In setting out his case before Parliament during the morning session on the second day of the debate on the...
Economy
Emma: SLP not opposed to development
Former Gros Islet MP, Emma Hippolyte, has said that the opposition Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) is not against this country's development, but is opposed to what appears to be the government's lack of respect for Saint Lucia's national...
Economy
