News

St Lucia Names Non-Resident Ambassador to PetroCaribe, ALBA

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - October 21, 2013 - 3:00 pm

Above: St Lucia

By the Caribbean Journal staff

St Lucia, which joined the Venezuela-led ALBA alliance earlier this year, has named a non-resident ambassador to both ALBA and PetroCaribe.

The country has appointed Eustace Vitalis, an agricultural economist by training, to the post. Vitalis is fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese, having studied in Cuba and Brazil.

In a statement, the government said his role would involve “coordinating the operations and activities of the company which will be responsible for Petro Caribe, preparing projects for financing by Petro Caribe and ALBA, as well as providing supervision and overall management of these projects in Saint Lucia.”

Vitalis will also have the responsibility of providing policy advice and decision-making support to Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony and the country’s Energy Ministry.

Popular Posts antigua long bay

25 Perfect Caribbean Beaches to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

There’s nothing like a Caribbean beach in summer. The crowds thin out, the winds relax, and the islands start breathing in a different way. The beaches you thought you knew feel new again— stretches of sand once packed with winter […]


The 15 Best Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago, From Hidden Eco-Retreats to Luxury Towers

trinidad and tobago hotels where to stay

From Port of Spain to Tobago’s quiet coasts, these are the places to check in now No two Caribbean islands are quite like Trinidad and Tobago—and no two hotels here feel the same. This is a destination of contrast: Carnival […]


This Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Barbados —  And You Can Book It With Points

new brand for the caribbean

Barbados has long been a haven for adults in search of refinement — the kind of place where luxury and culture blend in quiet, confident harmony. Now, that ethos is becoming the foundation of a new resort concept that aims […]


Related Posts hilton caribbean

Hilton Continues Caribbean Expansion in Playa del Carmen

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s ramped-up Caribbean expansion shows no signs of slowing down. The company opened its second new Caribbean property this month with the debut of The Fives Downtown Hotel and Residences, Curio Collection by Hilton, in […]


St Lucia’s Coconut Bay Completes $3 Million Refurbishment

coconut bay

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Lucia’s Coconut Bay all-inclusive has reopened after completing $3 million in refurbishments over the course of a month-long closure. The enhancements focused on improving guests’ experiences from dining experience from dining venues to poolside. […]


Rum Journal: The Rum Awards 2017

rum awards

It began in 2012 with an idea: to lift up rum. The aim was to celebrate the glory of rum, to honor the greatest rums just as wines and spirits and so many other categories are honored. Rum Journal’s Rum […]