News from St Lucia:
CDB meeting in St Lucia to explore Caribbean debt crisis
May 18, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The Caribbean Development Bank’s annual meeting is to take place in Saint Lucia next week and is expected to be intense as members of the CDB plot a fiscal way forward for the upcoming term. Saint Lucia will be handing over its chairmanship of the CDB.
St Lucia joins carbon challenge
May 18, 2013
NECKER ISLAND, BVI -- Saint Lucia announced its intention to move towards a clean energy future on Friday by becoming the next pioneering economy to join Carbon War Room's Ten Island Challenge, at the Caribbean Conservation Summit held on Necker Island.
St Lucia opposition leader seeks clarification from governor general over oil licence
May 15, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Stephenson King, leader of opposition in Saint Lucia’s House of Parliament, has written to the governor general regarding the matter of a licence purportedly given Colorado oilman Jack Grynberg. At the heart of his letter is the question whether Dame Pearlette Louisy issued such licence.
St Lucia government challenged on job creation claims
May 15, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- In response to Saint Lucia prime minister, Dr Kenny Anthony’s assertion that his government has delivered on its electoral promise to create thousands of jobs on the island, the Lucian People's Movement (LPM) said that not only is this far from the truth but also that...
Canadian foreign affairs minister to meet with regional leaders
May 14, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- Canada’s minister of state for foreign affairs (Americas and Consular Services) Diane Ablonczy will meet with regional leaders as part of a seven-day, seven nation tour that will take her to The Bahamas (May 12-13), St Kitts and Nevis (May 14-15)...
Caribbean Premier League announces schedule for inaugural tournament
May 11, 2013
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The schedule for the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) tournament has been announced by CPL organisers and, as expected, matches will be played in six franchise countries – Antigua and Barbuda...
International social agencies participate in major sports conference in St Lucia
May 11, 2013
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia -- The Sport in Black & White Conference and Youth Forum, scheduled to take place in Saint Lucia June 10-23, was launched on Friday by minister of youth development and sport Shawn Edward, permanent secretary...
Commentary: The role of government
May 8, 2013
Much can be argued about the role of government in modern economies, such as its responsibility to balance the concerns of the populace via meaningful consultations with trade unions, civil society, NGOs, and the private sector, to attain harmonized national policy...
Single mothers in St Lucia start employment training
May 4, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Regional Communications Ltd, the company that produces made-in-St Lucia Cellestial-branded tablets, laptops and cell phones for export and domestic consumption, has started another round of training for single...
St Lucia government urged to advocate medical parole for former Taiwan president
April 30, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The Lucian People's Movement (LPM) has called on the government of Saint Lucia to set politics aside by impressing upon Taiwan the urgent need to offer medical parole to ailing former President Chen Shui-Bian.
St Lucia to host third annual health and wellness retreat
April 30, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- From November 1 to 3, 2013, the idyllic setting of Saint Lucia is once again host to a roster of renowned health, fitness and wellness experts during the third annual health and wellness retreat: “Elevate Yourself.”
Saint Lucia PM calls for a reduction in government spending
April 27, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- With the contraction of the world economy, many countries have sought to implement measures to curb expenditure for fear of plummeting into financial crises. On the opening day of the debate on the estimates of revenue...
Sustainable energy on agenda for Saint Lucia
April 26, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Climate change is no longer knocking on Saint Lucia’s door. It has found itself more of a reality, quicker than anyone could have anticipated. In order to battle the effects of climate change head-on, the government will...
Saint Lucia launches sports tourism initiatives in UK
April 25, 2013
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia -- Saint Lucia launched its 2013 sports tourism initiatives to a large turnout of UK media, specialist sports tour operators and Premier League footballers past and present at a reception hosted by the High Commission for...
Economic, health and electoral reform top legislative agenda in St Lucia
April 24, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Governor General, Dame Pearlette Louisy, has outlined the legislative agenda of the government of Saint Lucia for the period 2013/2014. In the Throne Speech, which marked the opening of Parliament in Saint Lucia...
United Airlines to launch service from Newark/New York to Saint Lucia
April 24, 2013
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia -- United Airlines will launch weekly, non-stop service from Newark/New York to Saint Lucia on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft for the added convenience of travelers in the Northeast and many of the island's top US markets.
Greater accountability during and after budget debate called for in St Lucia
April 22, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- After reflecting on the poor quality of debates in Saint Lucia’s House of Assembly in recent years, the Lucian People’s Movement (LPM) has called on the governing Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) and the parliamentary opposition...
St Lucia opposition leader calls for removal of VAT on medication
April 20, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Leader of the opposition in Saint Lucia, Stephenson King, out of a stated concern for the deteriorating health of the nation, has written to Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony regarding the long-standing issue of VAT on medication.
Letter: Bureaucracy, secrecy, and arrogance darkens St Lucia's marketing efforts
April 18, 2013
Saint Lucians are constantly fed with a daily dose of hype and propaganda. In recent days the people have been wondering if this is the trend that the formation of the National Broadcasting Network (NBN) is trying to cement, along with the one party state...
New direct flights from Manchester to Saint Lucia
April 16, 2013
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia -- It is set to become even easier to escape the temperamental British weather with a new direct flight from Manchester Airport to the “Simply Beautiful‟ island of Saint Lucia. From November 10, 2013, Thomas Cook Airlines...
USVI governor discusses rum agreements with St Lucia prime minister
April 15, 2013
ST THOMAS, USVI -- US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh returned to the territory on Friday after holding a productive discussion on the future of the USVI’s rum industry with St Lucia’s prime minister, Dr Kenny Anthony, the night before.
Saint Lucia welcomes the return of world circumnavigators
April 15, 2013
MARIGOT BAY, St Lucia -- A fleet of 20 sailing boats have been arriving at the beautiful Marina at Marigot Bay in Saint Lucia over the last few days to complete what has been an epic 15-month circumnavigation around the world.
USVI governor visits Saint Lucia
April 13, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The governor of the US Virgin Islands, John de Jongh, has paid a short visit to Saint Lucia. De Jongh is no stranger to Saint Lucia as he has visited the island on several occasions in the past.
Suicide and young people
April 13, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Suicide is a huge concern for many young people. It is tragic when a child takes his or her life. Many children are faced with challenges and problems that may seem unending, and in many cases escalate into painful emotional turmoil.
St Lucia seeking to strengthen diplomatic ties with African continent
April 12, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The government of Saint Lucia is seeking to strengthen existing diplomatic relations and develop new ties with countries of the African continent. The government is also placing a higher level of importance on relations with...
Morocco to assist St Lucia farmers
April 11, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Saint Lucia farmers in communities island-wide will benefit from special assistance from the government of Morocco in the procurement of much needed agricultural inputs. The Moroccan government has committed to supplying...
Thomas Cook launches Caribbean flights from Manchester
April 11, 2013
PETERBOROUGH, England -- Thomas Cook Airlines has announced a range of new flights to the Caribbean from Manchester Airport. The new Manchester routes on offer are the only flights available to holidaymakers outside London to...
Constitutional reform on the agenda in St Lucia
April 10, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The final report of the Saint Lucia Constitutional Reform Commission has been tabled in Parliament by Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony. When the House of Assembly met on Tuesday April 2, 2013, the document was...
Concern expressed over slow pace of tertiary education in St Lucia
April 10, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The Lucian People's Movement (LPM) has expressed grave concern about the slow pace of tertiary education in Saint Lucia, including the high cost for the average local family that would like to send their children abroad to study.
New novel by St Lucia author takes women on a journey of self-discovery
April 10, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- Women now have a new character to which they can, not only relate to, but also identify with as they struggle to define themselves. Terri Williams has built a perfect life by any standard, yet, something inside her gnaws at her soul.
A greater role for Saint Lucia's overseas diplomats
April 9, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The government of Saint Lucia said it is committed to ensuring greater representation from its honourary consuls worldwide, which should accrue greater benefits to the country. The future role of Saint Lucia's honourary consuls...
African diva ends US tour at Saint Lucia's Jazz in the South
April 9, 2013
LABORIE, Saint Lucia -- Malian composer, singer and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara is one of the most exciting and creative African musicians of the young generation. Tall, superbly poised and elegant, with an iridescent smile, this trained actress and sometime star...
Fisheries managers to meet in St Lucia
April 8, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), the United Nations University-Fisheries Training Programme (UNU-FTP), the University of Akuyreri, Iceland (UA), and the University of Belize (UB), through funding...
St Lucia students shocked and saddened at PM's statements
April 5, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Members of the Grambling State University Alumni Association (St Lucia) said they are both shocked and saddened by some of the statements made in the House of Assembly on Tuesday by the prime minister.
Caribbean countries to boost biosphere reserve development
April 5, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- Twelve countries in the Caribbean sub-region have increased their potential to boost socio-economic advancement and sustainability through networking on the development of biosphere reserves.
Business symposium charts the way forward for increased economic development in St Lucia
April 5, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Invest Saint Lucia conducted a business symposium last week Thursday to assess the current business environment and to chart the way forward for increase economic development in the south of the island.
USVI governor writes Caribbean leaders on rum dispute
April 3, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- The US Virgin Islands has now turned to moral suasion in an attempt to get fellow rum producing nations in the Caribbean Forum to back down from plans to take their ongoing dispute before the WTO.
Effectiveness of St Lucia anti-gang legislation questioned
April 2, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The Lucian People's Movement (LPM) says that, while it views the eradication of criminal activities as paramount in achieving peace and security throughout the nation and as a prerequisite for attracting foreign investment to St Lucia...
St Lucia government concludes more public service wage agreements
April 1, 2013
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The Saint Lucia government negotiating team (GNT) said it has concluded wage and benefits negotiations with five of the seven unions making up the Trade Union Federation (TUF) for the triennium 2010-2013.
Region's fisheries sector to gain cost savings from information and knowledge sharing
March 27, 2013
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent -- Under a Euro 30 million project funded by the European Union (EU) for projects to improve sustainable and equitable management of fisheries and aquaculture in Africa Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states, fisheries officials...
