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NWU to launch Financial Services Workers Council
(PRESS RELEASE) — The National Workers Union (NWU) will launch its first Financial Services Workers Council in the first quarter of 2019. The Council will comprise all the banks along with the nine...
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SLBWA commends ECCB on banknotes bearing blind recognition features
(PRESS RELEASE) — The Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA) on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 gave a glowing welcome to a new and historic initiative by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to...
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American Airlines drops prices to Saint Lucia from Miami
(SLTA SCOOP) — The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is thrilled about the drop in airfares for flights between Miami, Florida and Saint Lucia. With even more flight options available to the destination,...
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Latin America and Caribbean countries register highest level of exports
(CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says exports from Latin America and the Caribbean hit their highest level in six years as a result of a 9.9 per cent increase in 2018, albeit amid...
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United Airlines extends its New Jersey service into Saint Lucia
(SLTA SCOOP) — And there is more good news for the destination as United Airlines has extended its weekly service from Newark, NJ, from April 30th to July 31st 2019. Some of the return fares are: March...
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Rainforest Adventures gives back to the Babonneau community
(PRESS RELEASE) — Rainforest Adventures (RFA) is not only known for its unique aerial tram, zip-lining, hiking trails and bird watching eco-tour experiences, but the company also prides itself in...
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NY-based Saint Lucian entrepreneur prepares to launch bowtie brand and “Bows...
Vaughn ‘Vee’ Constable said Twist By Vee is also driven by a personal agenda. (PRESS RELEASE) – On February 1, 2019, Saint Lucia’s son of the soil, Vaughn Constable, will launch his brand, Twist By...
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Dennery welcomes new mini shopping centre
(PRESS RELEASE) — The east coast welcomes a new variety store offering a wide range of goods. For a one-stop shopping experience compact with over five departments, eco-friendly infrastructure,...
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NWU responds to Chamber’s statements that many employers face litigation from...
(PRESS RELEASE) — The National Workers Union (NWU) understands the concern of the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture that many employers are now faced with litigation from...
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St. James’s Club and NWU settle industrial impasse
St. James’s Club (PRESS RELEASE) — The management of St. James’s Club Morgan Bay and the National Workers Union (NWU) have settled their industrial impasse at the mediation level. Over 200 hotel...
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PM Chastanet vows not to increase Saint Lucia’s debt burden
PM Chastanet. File photo (SNO) — Saying that his administration inherited the largest and fastest debt accumulation, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has vowed that he will not increase Saint Lucia’s...
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SLASPA changes rules at port for vehicle importation
Used vehicles in Japan (SNO) — With the increase of the importation of used vehicles into the island, the Saint Lucia Air and Seaport Authority (SLASPA) has announced new procedures at the port when...
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Trisonic transformers unsafe says SLBS
(SNO) — The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) is warning the public that Trisonic Step Up and Down Transformers are unsafe to use and are being withdrawn from the local market because of possible...
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CSA pledges to pursue matter with LUCELEC in 2019
Cyprian Montrope (SNO) — The Saint Lucia Civil Service Association (CSA) says it will continue to pursue the long-running contention between the union and light and power company, St. Lucia Electricity...
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178 vendors registered in Vendors’ Registration Programme
(PRESS RELEASE) — The Office of the Mayor has officially launched the Vendors’ Registration Programme. It was preceded by several consultations held in 2017 with merchants from the vendors arcade,...
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St. Lucian hotelier takes on Caribbean Challenge Initiative
From left: Eleanor Phillips, Director of External Affairs for the Caribbean for The Nature Conservancy; German Ambassador to CARICOM and Chairman of the CCI Steering Committee Holger Michael; Karolin...
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Zimbabwe blocks Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter amid crackdown
(BBC) — Zimbabwe has blocked Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp messaging app amid a crackdown on days of violent protests. A coalition of local human rights groups says at least 12 people have been killed...
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CIBC FirstCaribbean’s manager on BAFT future leaders programme
Kerry Jordan (PRESS RELEASE) – The Bankers Association Finance and Trade (BAFT), an international financial services association, recently announced its Future Leaders program class of 2019, and for...
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Scotiabank regional officials meet NWU
A Scotiabank branch is seen in Castries, St Lucia May 11, 2010. * PHOTO CREDIT: REUTERS/ANDREA DE SILVA (PRESS RELEASE) — Regional industrial relations officials from Scotiabank met with the leadership...
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Rock Hall man wins $27,000 Courts Ultimate shopping spree
Gabriel (PRESS RELEASE) — Courts, St. Lucia’s number one retailer of the world’s best brands in electronics, appliance and furniture products, have partnered with Mabe, one of our top selling brands to...
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