UNEMPLOYMENT HAS NEVER BEEN THIS LOW. EVER.Under the Pierre Administration, the Saint Lucian job market is booming! In 2024, unemployment dropped to a historic low of 10.8% nationally.
Around the Caribbean
FAO offers free Water Energy Food Nexus E-Course
Bridgetown, Barbados – 4 April 2025 – The Resilient Caribbean Initiative (RCI), a collaborative effort between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Government of Mexico, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), recently announced the launch of a comprehensive e-course titled “The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus: Building Resilience in the Caribbean.”
REPUBLIC BANK CELEBRATES GRAND PRIZE WINNERS OF ‘MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS MAGICAL’ CAMPAIGN
Castries, Saint Lucia – April 10, 2025 -Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) is pleased to announce the grand prize winners of its successful ‘Make Your Christmas Magical’ promotion. A special presentation ceremony was held at the Bank’s Castries branch on April 2nd, 2025, to honor the recipients and celebrate the campaign’s impact.
Saint Lucia to Strengthen Resilience with World Bank Support
Washington, D.C., April 10, 2025 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a new project for Saint Lucia that will help the country quickly access financial resources in case of an emergency, so it can respond faster and support its people.
Barbados Secures World Bank Support to Boost Disaster Preparedness
Washington, D.C. April 10, 2025 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today new financing for Barbados that will help the country quickly access financial resources in case of an emergency, so it can respond faster and support its people.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Secures $20 Million to Strengthen Disaster Resilience
Washington, D.C., April 10, 2025 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors has approved new financing to help St. Vincent and the Grenadines quickly access financial resources in case of an emergency, so it can respond faster and support its people.
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT OF JENNIFER ROSE GRAHAM-JEFFREY, AGE 74 YEARS, OF MORNE PROSPER, RESIDING AT LOUISVILLE
WE ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF JENNIFER ROSE GRAHAM-JEFFREY, AGE 74 YEARS, OF MORNE PROSPER, RESIDING AT LOUISVILLE. SHE PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 27TH, 2025 AT HER RESIDENCE.
Dominica Fencing Association to Compete in 5th L’Aiglon Fencing Tournament in Martinique
On Thursday, April 10th, the Dominica Fencing Association will travel to Lamentin, Martinique to represent the island in the 5th edition of the L’Aiglon Fencing Tournament, taking place from April 11th to 13th.
Dominica State College Honors the Late Luther Kosowan with a Commemorative Plaque
The Dominica State College (DSC) on Tuesday April 7th, 2025 paid tribute to the late Luther Kosowan, a dedicated craftsman, mentor, and invaluable contributor to the institution, with the installation of a commemorative plaque in the Carpentry Workshop—a space he helped build and enhance.
FAO remains committed to assisting Grenada in protecting its exports of soursop to the United States market
A series of training sessions and development of a surveillance programme and emergency response system for local stakeholders are earmarked to strengthen the soursop industry in Grenada