Government Suspends Bemax Contract Amid Smuggling Scandal
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.
78 New Police Officers Join Royal Saint Lucia Police Force
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.
New Legislation to Regulate Saint Lucia’s Real Estate Sector
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.
