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Urgent investment into infrastructure that is more resilient to climate change is needed to allow Caribbean islands to achieve clean energy and sustainable development plans. This was the conclusion drawn from a high-level meeting of representatives from Caribbean Governments, development partners, and regional organizations, held in Saint Lucia.

In the wake of the devastation inflicted by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, delegates focused on rebuilding national infrastructures which will withstand...

For the fourth consecutive year, the island of Saint Lucia has been named the “Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2017” by the World Travel Awards (WTA).

The island has received the recognition in eight out of nine years since 2009. World Travel Awards celebrates its 24th anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade.

World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony had been scheduled to take place at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages...

Hon.Allen M. Chastanet, Prime Minister & Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister for Climate Change and Environment, UAE

The Government of Saint Lucia and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a visa waiver agreement for citizens of Saint Lucia and citizens of the UAE.

The agreement will facilitate easy movement of citizens between the two countries. The agreement was signed by the Hon. Allen M. Chastanet, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, and Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister for Climate Change and Environment of the UAE, in the margins of the General Debate of the 72nd Session of the United...

Friday September 22^nd, 2017 - Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Allen Chastanet, addressed the general debate at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72).

In a bold speech to the general debate, the Prime Minister stated, “for Small Island States like my own in the Caribbean region, the promise of the United Nations is being tested today more than ever.”

The Prime Minister who is also the chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), focused first on the...

The Department of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development, & Consumer Affairs is once again collaborating with a number of affiliate agencies and business support organisations to present the annual Business Month, slated for November, under the theme - Promoting an Entrepreneurial Culture Through Innovation & Creativity.

Into its third year, Business Month takes on the approach of encouraging a mindset of entrepreneurship to members and would-be members of the local business...

Press Release: - Castries, Saint Lucia - September 13, 2017- Saint Lucia has improved its rank from a Medium Quality to a High-Quality nationality on the second edition of the Henley & Partners – Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index (QNI), which was unveiled at a major international event in London.

The QNI is the first index of its kind to objectively rank the value of every nationality of the world in terms of legal status in which to develop your talents and business.

According to Henley &...

The management of OJO Labs has commenced employee recruitment and training for its soon to be established Artificial Intelligence Call Center, the first of its kind in the Caribbean.

The company has received hundreds of applications with prospective employees gathering at the Vieux-Fort branch of the National Skills Development Center (NSDC), where interviews and specialized training for prospective employees will take place throughout the month of September.  

OJO Labs will be housed in a factory...

Mr. Gillray Cadet, CEO, Invest Saint Lucia

Castries, Saint Lucia, Thursday September 7^th, 2017 – Mr. Gillray Cadet is the new Chief Executive Officer at Invest Saint Lucia (ISL).

Mr. Cadet, who officially begins his tenure today, brings a wealth of leadership, finance and investment experience to ISL, having worked across the globe during his career spanning almost two decades.

Mr. Cadet has significant experience in both emerging and developed markets, and has spent the last 11 years focusing on the emerging markets of the Middle East, Asia,...

The Government of Saint Lucia, after recommencing the exploration of the island’s geothermal resource, remains in pursuit of the successful development of this resource.

This agenda is expected to enable the island to reach its most recent target submitted through its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). For the electricity sector, the specific targets include 35 percent renewable energy by 2025 and 50 percent by 2030, based on a mix of geothermal, wind and solar energy sources.

The Government...

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Monday August 28, 2017 –  Saint Lucia is one of two Caribbean destinations to have made it on the US News & World Report’s list of 20 best honeymoon destinations released this week.

In fact, Saint Lucia was high on the list, taking fourth spot ahead of places like Paris, Rome, Maui, Bali and Florence; while the US Virgin Islands (USVI) was listed at number 19.

US News & World Report said Saint Lucia has a growing fan base and while identifying it as a top honeymoon destination,...