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We know from the devastation wrought in the Caribbean last September by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, just how important it is for the region to step up its game in tackling climate change and the risks posed by natural disasters.

The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) has recently inked an agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)that will put the region on better footing to address the impacts of disasters on fishing communities.

The CRFM—the CARICOM...

2017 heralded a record-breaking year for tourism in Saint Lucia, with over one million, three hundred visitors to the island. According to Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Dominic Fedee, this was as a direct result of the efforts made in the various sub sectors of the Industry.

“The cruise ships not only increased in size, but by the number of calls they made to our destination,” he said. “Stay over arrivals created history by generating for the first time 386,127 visitors or an 11 percent...

Finland’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, has pledged his country’s commitment to a cooperation agreement established in 2009, when Saint Lucia first established diplomatic relations with the country, paving the way for its sister territories in the OECS, who subsequently embraced Finland at the diplomatic level in 2010.  

His Excellency Ambassador Jukka Pietikainen presented his letters of credence to Saint Lucia’s Governor General, His Excellency Sir Neville Cenac, at a brief ceremony which took place at...

Saint Lucia’s Investment Promotion Agency (Invest Saint Lucia) is seeking applications from dynamic individuals with the credentials, experience and vision to fill the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The position carries immense responsibility and calls for a thorough commitment to the advancement of the island’s socio-economic development. The selected candidate will direct the Agency’s investment and business activities to ensure the achievement of its mandate and champion the development and...

The Government of Saint Lucia achieved a new and significant milestone this week, when the Cabinet of Ministers approved a National Services Policy along with the Services Sector Strategy and Action Plans for four priority Service Sectors namely, the Creative Industries; Information and Communications Technology (ICT); Professional Services; and Spa and Wellness.

The adoption of the policy represented the culmination of years of collaboration, consultation and effort from the Department of Commerce...

Saint Lucia has reached an agreement with the Government of Taiwan to roll out a high-speed fiber optic broadband network for every of the nation’s households.

The infrastructure, estimated to cost US$4 million, will serve as a foundation for the island to foster a digital economy. Taiwan is contributing US$3.28 million to the project, with the Government of Saint Lucia providing the remaining US$720,000.

The island-wide network project will be completed within three months, reported Jamaica Observer,...

Newly labelled products on display

The Trade Export Promotion Agency (TEPA), this week launched its ‘Taste of Saint Lucia’ (TOSL) brand at the Duty Free Pointe Seraphine Shopping Complex (DFPS).

Taste of Saint Lucia is a concept which was created to increase visibility and market share for Saint Lucian products in potential and growing markets.

In 2014, when the initial “Taste of Saint Lucia” Campaign was launched in the UK Market, it was realised that the TOSL label needed to be refined with a view to ensuring its sustainability....

It is with great sadness that the Government of Saint Lucia extends condolences to the Chairman of Invest Saint Lucia, Mr. Pinkley Francis, following the sudden death of his mother, Mrs. Marie Magdalene Francis.  

Known affectionately as “Ma Devotion” or “Ms. Dye”, 76-year-old Mrs. Francis was an adored personality in the community of Roblot, Choiseul, where for many years she ran a small family business.

The Government also extends condolences to all family members and friends and by extension to the...

DSH Design Concept for Site of Cruise Terminal

Castries, Saint Lucia, January 30^th 2018. The south of the island is earmarked for several major projects which have either already commenced or will commence in 2018. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, External Affairs and the Public Service Honourable Allen Chastanet updated the nation on the developments during a press briefing this week at the Finance Administrative Centre.

Among the anticipated investment projects discussed were the Fairmont for Sabwisha,...

Prime Minister Chastanet and Taiwan Foreign Minister, Dr. Lee

Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Lee Ta-wei and his wife Lin Chih received a warm welcome as they arrived in Saint Lucia Tuesday January 31^st 2018. Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet and his wife Mrs. Raquel Duboulay-Chastanet, as well as Ministers of Cabinet and Government officials were on hand to receive the Taiwan delegation at Hewanorra Airport.

“On behalf of the Government and People of Saint Lucia I must express how incredibly grateful we are for you being here. Mr...