SLASPA OPERATIONS ADJUSTED AMID POSSIBLE STAFF SICK-OUT
The Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) has announced temporary adjustments to its operations due to what it described as “unforeseen circumstances.” However, sources suggest the reduced capacity may be linked to an apparent sick-out by staff over unresolved wage negotiations, though SLASPA has not confirmed this.
SLHTA ADDRESSES TOURISM CHALLENGES AMID GLOBAL TENSIONS
The St. Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) is taking proactive steps to navigate global economic uncertainties. During the association’s annual general meeting, CEO Noorani Azeez highlighted the impact of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war on local tourism, especially given the industry’s reliance on resources from both countries.
JEREMIAH NORBERT ANNOUNCES NEW CRIME PREVENTION AND DISABILITIES INITIATIVES
The Minister for Home Affairs, Crime Prevention, and Persons with Disabilities, Jeremiah Norbert, has unveiled key initiatives aimed at strengthening the ministry’s impact in the coming fiscal year. Speaking during the debate on the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, Norbert highlighted the establishment of a dedicated Disabilities Unit and announced plans to hire a Research Officer to coordinate crime prevention efforts.
