The United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent convened a significant conference on Thursday, December 12th, in Bridgetown, Barbados. Among the attendees was the Iyanola Council for the Advancement of Rastafari (ICAR), representing Saint Lucia. The forum aimed to revise and finalize a draft declaration promoting respect for people of African descent in the post-colonial era.
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has confirmed that the Rock Hall housing project will proceed in the new year, but without the involvement of Bemax Caribbean. The company’s Director, who was arrested in Montenegro earlier this year on smuggling charges, has prompted the government to take decisive action.
During his end-of-year press conference on Wednesday, the Prime Minister announced that the government has suspended its contract with Bemax.
Seventy-eight newly trained police officers have officially joined the ranks of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, providing a much-needed boost to the island’s crime-fighting efforts amidst a rise in serious criminal activity.
A new piece of legislation has been introduced aimed at establishing comprehensive guidelines for the real estate sector. The Realtors Association has expressed its approval of this proposed legal framework, viewing it as a necessary step to regulate the subsector more effectively. This development comes in response to growing concerns about the issues of fraud within the real estate subsector. The proposed bill was the topic of a panel discussion hosted by the Commerce Ministry on Tuesday.
The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organization (ECCO) is carrying out its annual royalty distribution, which started this week. According to CEO Martin A. James, this year’s payout will include revenue collected from 2022, benefiting earning members across the OECS and regional and international sister societies.