Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, June 2, 2020. CCRIF is pleased to announce that its member governments in the Caribbean have …
CCRIF Caribbean Members Renew Disaster Risk Insurance Policies, Strengthened by European Union Support
Government to Review Tourism Levy Act amid Public Concerns
The Government of Saint Lucia has taken the decision to further review the following: Resolution of Parliament to approve draft …
Saint Lucia Receives 68 Negative Covid-19 Test Results
On June 4, 2020 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received the results of 68 COVID-19 tests that were conducted, …
ILO launches new 10-step tool to achieve a safe and healthy return to the workplace
The ILO has released a new tool on safety and health for decision makers in the world of work to …
2nd Cohort of Youth Business International (YBI) Entrepreneurial Training to be hosted by the St. Lucia Youth Business Trust
Upon the successful conclusion of training in the community of Vieux Fort South where 17 participants completed a total of …
Sagicor to host free webinar for small business owners
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Small business owners across the region will gain an opportunity to acquire actionable tips on marketing and using …
Pandemic highlights the urgency of strengthening Caribbean Agriculture
San Jose, 29 May 2020 (IICA). The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on world tourism and trade demonstrate that Caribbean …
Countries Can Take Steps Now to Rebuild from COVID-19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the economic shutdowns are dealing a severe blow to the global economy and especially poorer …
Sub-District 60b Elects Leadership Team For Lionistic Year 2020-2021
On Sunday, May 24, 2020, the Lions and Leos of Sub-District 60B, which span from Cayman in the north to …
More Nationals Scheduled to Return Home Today
Forty-seven (47) more Saint Lucians will arrive tonight through George FL Charles Airport (SLU), as efforts to repatriate nationals impacted …
Financial Institutions Increase Opening Hours
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The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia remains vigilant amidst the continued threat posed by COVID-19 and have agreed to a …
Saint Lucia Conducts Over 1000 Covid-19 Tests
Test results received on Saturday, May 30, 2020 for 44 samples and Monday, June 1, 2020 for 28 samples were …
The ‘New Normal’ Wins That Should be Here to Stay
One thing is clear – even though the fears surrounding Covid-19 are very real, things cannot continue as they have …
How Poor Mental Health Affects Productivity
It has been noted that there is a distinct correlation between poor mental health and productivity. In this article I …
Honours Due
Often, they have been bypassed when awards for excellence are presented at annual staff dinners, Christmas parties and corporate anniversaries. …
World Bank Provides US$159 Million for Regional Air Transport Connectivity in Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, and Saint Lucia
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a series of Caribbean Regional Air Transport Connectivity Projects in four countries …
Engel and Menendez Demand Answers on Trump Administration LGBTI Policy in the Americas
Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the …
U.S. Virgin Islands to Reopen to Leisure Visitors June 1
The U.S. Virgin Islands will reopen its doors to leisure travelers on Monday, June 1, 2020. Commissioner of Tourism Joseph …
CHTA’s Taste of the Caribbean Launches Virtual Friday Lime
Caribbean food and beverage industry aficionados have been raising their glasses every Friday evening to toast the Caribbean Hotel and …
Salute the “CARICOM Three” for their sacrifice
Here are three heroes of democracy in the 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM): Cynthia Barrow-Giles (St Lucia/Barbados), John Jarvis (Antigua and …