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Gov’t Removes 6% Service Charge on Essential Goods
The Voice
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July 10, 2025
. In a move aimed at reducing the financial strain on Saint Lucian households, the Government of Saint Lucia has removed a six percent service charge on a wide range of essential goods. The tax exemption, which took effect on June 1, 2025, is...
Farmers From The Communities Of Monchy And Babonneau Receive Health Screening And Education
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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July 11, 2025
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs recently collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development to host the 3rd annual Farmer’s Health Fair and Market for...
Statement by Hon. Philip J. Pierre on the Outcomes of the OECS Heads of Government Meeting With the President of Nigeria
The Voice
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July 10, 2025
STATEMENT BY HONOURABLE PHILIP J. PIERRE, PRIME MINISTER OF SAINT LUCIA MINISTER FOR FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE YOUTH ECONOMY, AND MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND NATIONAL SECURITY On the Outcomes of the OECS Heads of Government Meeting with...
9 countries where Indians can get citizenship for less than Rs 1 crore
India Today
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July 9, 2025
In today’s uncertain world, a second passport has become more than just a luxury—it is a smart backup plan. Many wealthy Indians are now looking at citizenship-by-investment programmes to secure better mobility, tax benefits and peace of mind. The...
CARICOM leaders call for unity to combat gang violence and strengthen security
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 16, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Photo by Sean...
Agostini stakeholders agree to Prestige Holdings acquisition
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 10, 2025
Business Paula Lindo 4 Hrs Ago Reyaz Ahamad, non-executive director, left, Barry Davis, CEO of Agostini Ltd and T Nicholas Gomez, non-executive independent director, speak at a special shareholder meeting at Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, on July...
That FG’s Scholarships for Caribbean Students
This Day
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July 13, 2025
Ejiofor Alike writes that with the precarious state of the Nigerian economy, and the frightening number of out-of-school children in the country, which is the highest globally, President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of a scholarship programme for...
UWP SLAMS SLP GOVERNMENT OVER HIGH COST OF LIVING
HTS St Lucia
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Rising frustration over the cost of living took center stage at the recent united workers party press briefing , as Castries south candidate Tommy Descartes delivered a sharp rebuke of the St. Lucia Labour Party administration’s handling of the...
Baker Mayfield's wife Emily drops 2-word reaction to Drake Maye and wife Ann donating wedding gifts to charity
Sportskeeda
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July 10, 2025
Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael Hudson, have been making headlines for their wholesome gesture towards the community. The couple got married on June 21 and, almost a week later, traveled to St Lucia for their honeymoon. Following their...
UAE Introduces Long-Term Golden Visa Pathway for Indian Nationals Amid Global Scrutiny of CBI Programmes
Hubbis
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The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new golden visa initiative granting lifetime residency to Indian nationals—marking a significant shift from previous investment-based requirements. The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new golden visa...
Out of Style, Out of Time: Rethinking Montserrat’s Tourism Appeal
Discover Montserrat
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July 15, 2025
Montserrat’s hospitality sector is rich in potential, but visually and experientially, it’s stuck in a time warp. From hotels and Airbnb’s to guesthouses and villas, much of our accommodation inventory still carries the look and feel of the early...
Comment on Regional ferry explores cost of less than $US100 per trip by Truth Be Told
Dominica News Online
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July 15, 2025
CARICOM Heads of Government in Jamaica last week where a regional ferry was discussed. Photo: CARICOM CommunicationsA ferry service that will serve islands across the Caribbean appears to be inching closer to reality as CARICOM advances the idea,...
Mary Phillips Appointed General Manager of East Winds
Breaking Travel News
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July 10, 2025
East Winds, the boutique all-inclusive resort in Saint Lucia, has appointed highly experienced hotelier Mary Phillips as general manager. Mary brings a wealth of expertise to East Winds from her management roles at renowned properties such as...
LIAT20 service to Jamaica’s Montego Bay strengthens Caribbean unity, Tourism official says
The Antigua Observer
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July 15, 2025
- Advertisement - By Kisean Joseph [email protected] LIAT20 officially launched its new service to Jamaica’s Montego Bay on July 11, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Caribbean aviation and regional integration. The inaugural flight...
OECS Commission Announces Successful Completion of Geothermal Study Tour to Guadeloupe, Further Advancing Clean Energy Drive Across Eastern Caribbean
Nevis Pages
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July 15, 2025
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is pleased to announce the successful completion of a landmark Study Tour and Technical Workshop in Guadeloupe, held from June 23 to 24, 2025, under the OECS GEOBUILD Programme. This...
Airlines boost capacity as Antigua carnival travel demand surges
St. Vincent Times
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July 14, 2025
With just two weeks remaining before the official start of Antigua Carnival celebrations, travel demand for Antigua and Barbuda is on the rise. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America,...
Emerle Tisson Crowned 2025 National Carnival Queen!
The Voice
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July 9, 2025
. Emerle Tisson, representing the Bank of St. Lucia, dazzled the audience and judges alike, earning the prestigious title of 2025 National Carnival Queen last Saturday. Tatiana Clovis Freitas, representing the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA),...
Chinese Interference in the Elections of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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July 10, 2025
Stories of Chinese foreign infiltration continue to spread. The latest? Vincentian Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves’ announcement that Chinese businesses are actively interfering in the affairs of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, attempting to...
Agostini shareholders agree to PHL share swap
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 9, 2025
Business Paula Lindo 4 Hrs Ago Agostini Ltd CEO Barry Davis. - Photo courtesy Agostini Ltd. OVER 100 shareholders of Agostini Ltd (AGL) voted to move forward with the acquisition of Prestige Holdings Ltd (PHL) through a share swap agreement, which...
Body of missing American visitor found
St. Lucia Times
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July 9, 2025
The search for a missing American tourist ended tragically on Tuesday when authorities discovered a lifeless body in Rodney Bay, with no immediate signs of foul play. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force had been searching for 35-year-old Travis...