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Cabinet Approves Benchmark Requirements To Give Customs & Excise Officers New Opportunities To Move Up The Ranks

St. Lucia – The Cabinet of Ministers has approved recommendations submitted by the Department of Customs & Excise to amend the Benchmark Requirements to make the process of internal mobility more equitable and accessible for Customs & Excise officers. Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre announced the changes on June 17, 2024. The previous Benchmark […]

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Saint Lucia’s Cultural Groups Take Part In Two Major Events In Venezuela

St. Lucia –  A part of the cultural exchange between Venezuela and the countries of the Bolivarian Alliance of the Peoples of Our America (ALBA-TCP), the ALBA Secretariat and the Ministry of People’s Power for Culture of Venezuela have organized an extraordinary day of cultural events from 20 to 23 June in the city of […]

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NIA Acquiring Land That Will Be Offered For Sale To Nationals

Charlestown, Nevis – The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is in the process of acquiring some 30 acres of land in the parish of St. James that will be offered for sale to nationals residing in Nevis and in the Diaspora. “The government is now in the final stages of acquiring some lands at Garners Estate, just […]

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Establishing even handedness: Antigua and Barbuda and Palestine

Critics may argue that Antigua and Barbuda, a relatively small Caribbean state, should avoid entanglement in the complex politics of Middle Eastern affairs. However, the recent actions of other small states within the European Union—such as Ireland, Norway, and Spain—illustrate a broader trend.

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The Pierre-led Administration announces Saint Lucia’s first-ever CIP-funded Housing Projects

St. Lucia – For too many Saint Lucians, homeownership is just too cost-prohibitive. The Hon. Philip J. Pierre-led Administration is taking action to break down barriers to homeownership to give ordinary families a real opportunity to become first-time homeowners. For the first time, the government will utilize revenue from the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) […]

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ISP Continues To Empower Thousands Of Vulnerable Households

St. Lucia – Aligning closely with the mandate to uplift marginalized communities and spawn transformative change, the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment’s Income Support Programme (ISP) continues to make significant strides in empowering vulnerable household across the length and breadth of the country. Under the banner of the Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations […]

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Sweeping Health Measures Underway in New Budget Cycle, Says Health Minister Dr. Darville

Nassau, The Bahamas — The Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville says his ministry is about changing the way health care is delivered to the public through the modernization of facilities and other services. He was making his contribution to the Budget Debate in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, June […]

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