Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alfred Prospere has announced ambitious plans to significantly boost cassava cultivation on the island, actively …
Cassava Production Vital for Strengthening Food Security, Declares Alfred Prospere
Caribbean Trade Unions Unite to Shape a New Social Contract
The Conference on the New Social Contract – A Trade Union Perspective for the Caribbean, held on 25-26 February 2025, …
Term Finance and Axcel Finance Leverage Synergies to Expand and Modernize Caribbean Lending
Term Finance, a leading digital lender in the Caribbean, has entered into a novel arrangement with Axcel Finance, a top …
Banana Stems to be used in Making Sanitary Napkins in Saint Lucia
LOCAL bananas stems are to be used to make sanitary products. Minister for Agriculture Alfred Prospere said the initiative has been proposed by an entrepreneur…
Peter & Company Limited is now Acado St. Lucia Limited
Peter & Company Limited, one of the oldest and most recognizable companies in St Lucia will soon be known as …
Agostini Group Positions Itself for Future Growth, Reinforces Regional Identity
Agostini’s Limited today secured a name change to Agostini Limited following a meeting of its shareholders. The Group also revealed …
Commercial Court Facilitated Resolution of Business Disputes Worth Millions in 2024
Established nine years ago, Saint Lucia’s Commercial Court is efficiently facilitating the resolution of business disputes, having managed EC$49 million …
Historic Breakthrough! St. Kitts, Nevis Secures Full Funding for Geothermal Energy
In a monumental step towards energy independence, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has secured the full financing required …
SLHTA Has a New President
The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) has a new president. Erwin Louisy’s position became effective on January 28, 2025. Her appointment was unanimous…
CIBC Caribbean announces a change to its Country Management Structure
The Caribbean’s leading financial services company, CIBC Caribbean, has announced a change to its Country Management, that will place greater …
CTO SG Dona Regis-Prosper Calls for Caribbean Unity and Innovation at Virgin Islands Tourism Summit
The Caribbean must leverage more than just its natural beauty and focus on strategic partnerships, innovation and sustainable tourism to …
Final Report on 2024 Stakeholder Consultations on the Development of the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market
In 2024, the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) undertook a series of consultations with various stakeholders and participants on …
Window 1 Call for Proposals for the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme Concludes
PRESS RELEASE — The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all Micro, …
CDB’s Financial Strength Confirmed by Callable Capital Review
The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has reviewed and approved a Callable Capital Report, aligning with peer AAA-rated Multilateral…
Real Estate Legislation Proposed
SIGNIFICANT strides are being taken towards the implementation of a transformative Real Estate Bill. The Ministry of Commerce recently held …
Employers Federation to Business Community: “Exercise Caution This Season”
The Saint Lucia Employers’ Federation is calling on the business community to exercise caution this season and to emphasize heightened …
Statement by the Minimum and Equal Wages Commission
The Draft Report and Recommendations of the Minimum and Equal Wages Commission were presented to the Cabinet of Ministers on …
OECS Commission Launched Training for the One Stop Shop Business Registry System
The Eastern Caribbean witnessed a significant advancement in transforming its business registration processes with support from the OECS Commission under …
Press Release From the OPM: Economy Ontrack to Grow 4.3% in 2024/2025
THE economy is on track to grow by 4.3% in the financial year 2024/25, registering a fourth consecutive year of …
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Signs $800 Million MOU with Barbados, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis has signed two significant memoranda of understanding …