Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada together reached third place in the Henley & Partners 2024 Global Citizenship Program Index among about 100 countries

The Public Debt Management Act 2023 went into effect on April 1, 2024, a milestone in the country’s financial governance framework that underscores the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency

During the month of March 2024, Jehovah's Witnesses have launched a special campaign to invite St. Lucia residents to an event to be held today, March 24, in which 8,6 million worshippers worldwide will gather to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ

A review exercise with the management team of the Saint Lucia Fire Department was organized by the Department of Internal Affairs to ensure that the management team had a complete understanding of the various legislative acts

In light of the Saharan dust phenomenon that is affecting Saint Lucia, Health Minister Moses 'Musa' Jean Baptiste has issued a public notice urging citizens to take the necessary precautions to safeguard their health

The Epidemiology Unit reports that 82% of deaths are attributed to non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes

Banana production in Saint Lucia is higher than what the market demands, Minister of Agriculture Alfred Prospere announced; last year, however, the country could not meet the desired market demand of 15.000 crates per week for banana exports

Saint Lucia's Director of Consumer Affairs, Wendy Frederick, confirmed that the island, experiencing a sugar shortage, has received supplies, though acknowledging that it had not received the required quantity

A tax amnesty programme has been introduced to allow uncollected tax revenue to remain in the pockets of citizens and businesses

The island is taking steps to avoid future sugar shortages by sourcing the product from 'alternative suppliers' said Saint Lucia's Director of Consumer Affairs

There has been an increase in banana production although tropical storm Bret destroyed 75% of banana crops on 22 June, but black Sigatoka disease still poses a threat

Mount Pimard in Gros-Islet will be home to the new Caribbean Seven Wonders, with a proposed development project comprising seven zones