As the global cost of living soars, Saint Lucia is feeling the pinch. In his 2025 Budget, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre responded with wage increases, bonuses, and tax reliefs. Now, one of the island’s largest employers is answering that call.
The Rayneau Group of Companies, led by Managing Director Rayneau Gajadhar, has announced sweeping salary increases of 5% to 20% for employees and subcontractors across the region.
“Anything you purchase, the prices have gone up significantly… however, we see it quite timely and in keeping with government’s lead to facilitate pay increases for all our staff, not just in Saint Lucia but throughout the region,” Gajadhar said.
With over 1,800 employees, the Group’s commitment underscores a core belief: people are the true foundation of success.
“One of the most important things about the Rayneau Group is the people… without the people we would have no business, and for that, I have to ensure they are taken care of,” Gajadhar added.
Despite industry norms, Rayneau Group employees are not unionized — a point Gajadhar attributes to consistently higher wages and better treatment.
In a time of uncertainty, Rayneau Group’s bold move reaffirms the company’s ethos : Creating Opportunities Building Your Future.