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Government Accountants Gather To Strengthen Public Financial Management

Saint Lucia – The Treasury Department has convened its first Public Sector Accountants’ Conference in several years, bringing together accountants from across government ministries and agencies to strengthen accountability, efficiency, and modernization within the public service. According to Accountant General Matthew Branford, the workshop is part of the Department of Finance’s broader mission to modernize […]

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Agri-Innovation Competition Held In Observance Of World Food Day

Saint Lucia – With an aim to improve student-interest in agricultural science, the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA), has introduced an agri-innovation competition that targets primary schools. Tiffany Surage, Technical Assistant with IICA spoke on the initiative. “The Agri-Innovation Competition focuses on the interaction of primary […]

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Government Hands Over Land Titles To La Guerite Residents – A Historic Step Toward Empowerment And Sustainable Development

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Today, October 16, 2025, marked a proud and emotional milestone for residents of La Guerite, as the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis officially handed over land titles and ownership rights to individuals and families who have occupied the area for generations. The handing-over ceremony, hosted by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, […]

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The Parastatal Monitoring Department Strengthens Governance Capacity

Saint Lucia – The Office of the Prime Minister through its Parastatal Monitoring Department (PMD), hosted a specialised training session under the theme “Organisational Governance: International Best Practices” earlier this month. The October 2nd session brought together senior public officials and governance practitioners for an in-depth exploration of global standards for effective, ethical and transparent […]

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Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Plans To Increase Grant Funding For YEA

Saint Lucia – Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has promised to increase the budgetary allocation for the grant component of Youth Economy Agency due to overwhelming demand. Established by Parliament in July of 2022, the Youth Economy Agency was created to provide young people with a special economic space to turn hobbies into entrepreneurship […]

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