A local seamoss entrepreneur is looking to expand his business with support from a new regional MSME grant program. Brian Walker, owner of Moss Solutions, currently exports seamoss to the U.S. and Canada but faces challenges growing further. The Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) initiative offers grants of up to $200,000 USD to boost small businesses in fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management.
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving the welfare of workers in Saint Lucia. In a national address ahead of the country’s 46th Independence anniversary, the Prime Minister outlined a series of salary increases, back pay payments, and pension adjustments for public sector employees and retirees.
Saint Lucia is gearing up to host the highly anticipated 2025 AMBC Caribbean Boxing Championship. The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports has thrown its full support behind the Saint Lucia Boxing Association (SLBA) as it works to develop world-class athletes with Olympic potential.
The Department of Labour has resolved a long standing industrial dispute that triggered protest action at the Hewanorra International Airport earlier this month. A sick out by employees of Goddard Catering Group involved in airline operations affected services at HIA and prompted a reaction from the International Air Transport Association, IATA. As we hear in this report, with the dispute resolved, Infrastructure Minister, Stephenson King is considering implementing recommendations by IATA to avoid recurrence.
How are you preparing to embrace celebrations for this year’s 46th independence anniversary?