WITHIN 100 days the people of Saint Lucia will find it easier to transact business with their government in three …
Economic Reforms
Budget Talks
THE Government of Saint Lucia hosted a two-day financial workshop yesterday, for some of the main expenditure ministries as part …
Caribbean Tourism Hits New Mark
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Caribbean tourism broke new ground last year, surpassing 29 million arrivals for the first time ever, and …
Fontaine Released After Arrest
AN Opposition lawmaker who was taken into police custody at the weekend following last week’s riots in Dominica, was released …
King Wants More Money for Roads
![Former Prime Minister Stephenson King. [Photo: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/king-600x400.jpg)
INFRASTRUCTURE Minister, Stephenson King, has made a request to his government for an increase in the current budgetary allocations to …
LIAT Into New Airport Today
LIAT is in final preparations to begin service from the Argyle International Airport commencing today. The airline will operate the …
Mixed Economic Outlook for St. Lucia
![Image: (From left to right) Richard Peterkin, First Citizens’ Sana Ragbir and VangieBhagoo-Ramrattan, and Invest Saint Lucia’s Alana Lansiquot-Brice at Tuesday’s market outlook seminar. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Richard-Peterkin-600x400.jpg)
Analysts Say Testing Year Ahead. THE Caribbean’s huge debt burden continues to be among the region biggest problems, resulting in …
JA Students Gear for ‘Company of The Year’
Beanefield Comp. On Top. THE much anticipated Junior Achievement Start-up Fete was held on Tuesday at the Union Orchid Gardens …
Taiwan $ for Hospitality Skills Training
THE Republic of China (Taiwan) has given US$60,000 to the St Lucia government to finance a national tourism skills development …
Students Council for Augier School
A new Students’ Council has been installed at the Augier Combined School. It comprises: Keon St. Jour (President), SheunikaAuguste (Vice …
‘Be Proud St. Lucians’ – Citizens Urge To Elevate National Pride
![Image: (from left to right), Minister Fortuna Belrose, Permanent Secretary Donavan Williams and Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Nicole Mc Donald during last Monday’s press launch of Independence activities. [PHOTO: Stan Bishop]](https://thevoiceslu.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Fortuna-Belrose-Donavan-Williams-Nicole-Mc-Donald-600x400.jpg)
AS the island’s 38th anniversary of Independence nears, Saint Lucians at home and abroad are being called upon to play …
Nostalgia, Thrills At Walcott House
THE Saint Lucia National Trust hosted a week of activities in celebration of the Nobel Laureate Festival. Although the festival …
Dominica Opposition Party Condemns Violence, Vandalism In Roseau
Several Arrested. ROSEAU, Dominica, Feb 8, CMC – The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) Wednesday condemned the “violence and …
Focus on Education Needs at Expo Fair
HUNDREDS of curious students and job seekers flocked the Johnson’s Centre last Saturday for the Job Fair Expo ‘17. Hosted …
IMF: Moderate Growth For St. Lucia
PRIME Minister Allen Chastanet’s eight-month-old government received some encouraging but cautionary economic news yesterday. The Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) …
Laureate’s Chair
AS part of the 2017 Nobel Laureate Festival the Saint Lucia Writers Forum will today feature Mrs. Margo Thomas in …
Bananas To France Hits a Snag
THE move to get local bananas into the French Market has hit a snag and may take longer to become …
Chamber Meets, Plans
BOARD members of the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture last Saturday participated in a review of the …
Crime And Violence Costing Region Billions – Study
WASHINGTON, CMC – A study undertaken by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) estimates the direct annual cost of crime and …
New President for Cancer Society
THE St. Lucia Cancer Society has a new Board to guide its ongoing work. The 36-year-old charitable organization continues to …