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Make ‘Haitian-Led’ Mean Something

By Sir Ronald Sanders The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has proposed a Road Map for Haiti. It is ambitious, detailed, and promising if adequately owned by Haitians. But plans don’t save people; action, commitment, and accountability do. Haitians must set priorities, approve budgets, and be accountable to their citizens […]

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The August Salary Drought For Temporary Teachers Is Over

Saint Lucia – In the past, temporary teachers did not look forward to the month of August. Due to their status as temporary teachers, they were not eligible to receive a monthly salary for August, forcing them to find other ways to cover their living expenses for that month. Temporary teachers work just as hard […]

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Saint Lucia Takes Definitive Stance Against Period Poverty

Saint Lucia –  Parliament has approved legislation to make feminine hygiene products permanently zero-rated under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, ensuring that sanitary pads, tampons, and similar products are always priced without VAT. This landmark measure is a decisive step in the Government’s ongoing effort to ease the cost of living while addressing a […]

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Milestone Appointment Strengthens Saint Kitts And Nevis’ Role In Global Telecommunications Leadership

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The Federal Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology and Posts in Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly announces that its Permanent Secretary, Cheryleann Pemberton, has been appointed as the Second Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO). The announcement follows the successful staging of the CTO’s 63rd Council Meeting held in July 2025 at the historic Marlborough […]

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