St. Lucia
In St Lucia, Gardening for Health
February 22, 2012 | 12:04 am | 0 Comment
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia's government is continuing a programme aimed at fighting health problems through gardening, part of a wave of agricultural initiatives throughout the Caribbean. But the country's Backyard Gardening Programme also looks to tackle a second issue: food security. "We all understand the implications of the non-communicable more...
St Lucia Looks to New Era of Diplomatic Relations with Argentina
February 20, 2012 | 3:46 pm | 0 Comment
By the Caribbean Journal staff Argentina was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with St Lucia after it attained independence in 1979, and the two countries are looking forward to a continued partnership with a new Argentine Ambassador. Ambassador Marcelo Salviolo presented his letters of credence to Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy more...
St Lucia Launches Initiative to Curb Gender-Based and Domestic Violence
February 15, 2012 | 4:12 pm | 0 Comment
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia's government has launched an island-wide initiative to curb domestic and gender-based violence in the country. The "Violence Is Not An Option" campaign is part of a wider project led by the country's Division of Gender Relations, in collaboration with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. more...
Haiti’s Martelly Holds Talks with CARICOM Delegation in Port-au-Prince
February 14, 2012 | 10:28 am | 0 Comment
Above: Haitian President Michel Martelly shakes hands with St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitians who hold a US or Schengen visa could travel freely to CARICOM member countries under a plan by Haitian President Michel Martelly. That was one of the issues discussed at Monday's meeting with a CARCOM more...
Haiti , News , St Kitts and Nevis , St. Lucia , Suriname
St Lucia Prepares “Robust Plan” to Combat Black Sigatoka Disease
February 13, 2012 | 9:46 pm | 0 Comment
By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of St Lucia is preparing to unveil a "robust plan" to fight the Black Sigatoka disease, which has been ravaging the country's agriculture sector, particularly the banana industry. The plan includes cabinet-approved aid for affected farmers and the destruction of abandoned farms where the disease is prevalent and a public more...
St Lucia, St Kitts Prime Ministers Heading to Haiti for Martelly Meeting
February 11, 2012 | 1:19 pm | 0 Comment
Above: St Lucia PM Kenny Anthony By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM Chairman and Suriname President Desi Bouterse will lead members of the Bureau of Heads of Government on a two-day mission to Haiti beginning on Monday. Joining him will be St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony, St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas and CARICOM Secretary more...
Haiti , Jamaica , News , St Kitts and Nevis , St. Lucia
St Lucia Looks to Costa Rica for Help in Fight to Save Banana Industry
February 8, 2012 | 11:43 pm | 0 Comment
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia is continuing to look for solutions in its fight against the Black Sigatoka disease, which has been ravaging the country's agricultural sector and its banana industry in particular. Agriculture Minister Moses Jean Baptiste is now in Costa Rica on an official visit, looking to discuss the issue with authorities in that more...
St Lucia Needs to Control, Disclose Campaign Financing: OAS Report
February 4, 2012 | 4:53 pm | 0 Comment
Above: the regular session of the Permanent Council of the OAS (Photo: Juan Manuel Herrera/OAS) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia must improve its rules on campaign financing, according to the report from the OAS Electoral Observation Mission on the country's November 2011 general elections. Barbados' Dr Rosina Wiltshire, the chief of the mission, said the more...
St Lucia: No Agreeement on LIAT Stake
January 31, 2012 | 8:40 am | 0 Comment
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia's government has not agreed to a proposal or deal involving the purchase of shares in regional air carrier LIAT, it announced yesterday. The airline does play an important role in the region and needs greater support, according to Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony. "There are burning issues of reform within the management more...
St Lucia PM Holds Business Talks
January 27, 2012 | 1:53 pm | 0 Comment
Above: St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucian Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony held talks with the country's Chamber of Commerce yesterday aimed at improving the environment for the ease of doing business in the country. "Upon reflection of what obtains now, and what has been done in the past, it is imperative that we more...
