“If we do not deal with the unemployment problem we are in a serious mess”–...
Brian Louisy. Photo credit: article.wn.com. Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Brian Louisy has proposed measures to be considered by the private sector and government which he believes can...
View ArticleOpposition warns of increased unemployment
Chastenet. CMC - The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) is warning of more unemployment in St. Lucia as banks are having to deal with an increased number of bad loans over the past three years....
View ArticleDennery man wins $360,000 in Super 6 Draw
Edward (left) Mathurin. A 57-year-old man of Richfond Dennery who has been playing the lottery from the time it was introduced to St. Lucia, is the newest Saint Lucia National Lottery’s (SNL) Super 6...
View ArticleMore people playing lotto locally – SNL Regional Marketing Manager
Regional Marketing Manager of the Saint Lucia National Lottery (SNL) Mary Edward has revealed an increase in participation in lottery games in St.Lucia. Speaking to Saint Lucia News Online (SNO) in a...
View ArticleGovernment proposes three percent wage cut
Minister Pierre. Photo credit: stluciaparliament.com. Deputy Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre has hinted that government plans to make another proposal to trade unions on Thursday, June 5 to look at...
View ArticlePolice Welfare Association calls for more fiscal prudence within membership
PRESS RELEASE - The employer has brought to the attention of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) the number of fiscal challenges that they are facing currently. Whilst the PWA has not been in a...
View ArticleClub GAR shows appreciate to SNO and other sponsors
St. Lucia News Online’s Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of Andrews Media Services Corp., Merrick Andrews (left), accepts a Certificate of Appreciation for being a key partner of Club GAR’s Walk 4...
View Article“Facing the options”– Address to the Nation by Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony
Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony Tuesday, June 10, 2014 – My fellow Saint Lucians, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Evening. INTRODUCTION: THE CHALLENGES WE FACE When I delivered my 2014 Budget Statement in...
View ArticlePrime minister outlines options on improving economic situation
PRESS RELEASE - In an address to the Nation on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony highlighted the gravity of Saint Lucia’s...
View ArticleCutting only ministers’ salaries will not significantly reduce deficit – PM
With government seeking to reduce its fiscal deficit by $76 million, many are suggesting that the proposed five percent salary cut of public sector workers should be restricted to ministers, permanent...
View ArticleSaint Lucia piques the interest of investors at Washington Investment Expo
Invest Saint Lucia was represented by CEO McHale Andrew and Investment Services Director Nadia Wells-Hyacinth at the 5th Annual Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) Business Investment Expo & Conference...
View ArticlePM: “The government that I lead does not believe in gambling with the future...
Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony has said that while his government’s decision to institute a five percent wage cut on the public sector may hold some political danger for his party, his administration...
View ArticleGovernment and public sector unions continue discussions on economy Friday
PRESS RELEASE - Public sector unions and associations will meet with Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Kenny D. Anthony, members of the Cabinet and officials from the Ministry of Finance on...
View ArticlePWA wants “proper” negotiations on wage cut proposal
Camron Laure. Photo credit: article.wn.com. The Police Welfare Association (PWA) plans to present a letter to the government today, June 12, asking it to organize a negotiating team to discuss its...
View ArticlePM consults with SLISBA on economic challenges
SLISBA participates in consultation on the economy. PRESS RELEASE – The Saint Lucia Industry and Small Business Association (SLISBA) has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister and Minister for...
View ArticleConsultation on economy to be held in Vieux Fort
PM Anthony. PRESS RELEASE - Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Vieux-Fort South Kenny Anthony has announced plans to meet with the business community in the south on Wednesday, June...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Cockroach discovered in roti
A woman is now hopping mad after she discovered a cockroach in her roti this morning. The roti was purchased in Castries city this morning. The woman told St. Lucia News Online that she is planning to...
View ArticleWorkshop underway to train companies in exporting rules
PRESS RELEASE - The Saint Lucia Trade Export Promotion Agency (TEPA) will be hosting a training workshop on “Rules of Origin for Export Decisions” scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 9 a.m. – 4...
View ArticleJapan and Saint Lucia sign grant agreement
Japanese Ambassador to Saint Lucia Yoshimasa Tezuka at this morning’s ceremony. * Press secretary photo. PRESS RELEASE - The Government of Japan and the Government of Saint Lucia signed a USD $1...
View ArticleFirst Citizens Investment Services is bronze sponsor of Carnival 2014
From left to right: First Citizens Regional Manager Carole Eleuthere-Jn Marie, a First Citizen executive, Erene Charlemagne, CPMA Chair Lyndon Arnold, First Citizens Marketing Officer Nicole McDonald...
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