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STREET VIBES – MARCH 31ST, 2025

The St. Lucia Tourism Authority hosted the 2025 Industry Insights Conference on July 29th at Sandals Grande, building on the mission of the Americas Showcase.

The opening ceremony celebrated St. Lucia’s strengths and outlined a forward-looking vision for the island’s tourism industry. The conference then moved into practical, knowledge-driven sessions aimed at local entrepreneurs, business owners, and tourism professionals, offering global insights essential for navigating today’s competitive tourism climate.

Louis Lewis, CEO of the St. Lucia Tourism Authority, emphasized the urgent need to tailor strategies that enable St. Lucian businesses to retool for relevance, profitability, and global competitiveness.

The Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat (SAACS), in partnership with the Early Warning System (EWS) Committee, has launched a public awareness campaign to tackle the growing threat of new psychoactive substances (NPS). The initiative aims to promote informed decision-making during the festive season, reinforcing SAACS’s commitment to combating substance abuse and protecting public health.