EXPORT SAINT LUCIA DEFENDS $738K WORLD EXPO INVESTMENT

Facing mounting criticism over the price tag for Saint Lucia’s participation at the World Expo in Osaka, Export Saint Lucia insists the $738,559 government contribution was money well spent. Officials argue that while Expo organizers covered most of the costs, additional funding was necessary to ensure the island’s culture was fully represented, with returns in trade, tourism, and creative opportunities expected to far outweigh the investment.