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CJ Politics

St Lucia: Senator Resigns, Appointed Chief Economist of Turks and Caicos

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia Senator Dr Ubaldus Raymond has resigned his government positions and says he be assuming the post of Chief Economist of the Turks and Caicos Islands, St Lucia’s government said in a statement. Raymond, […]

News

St Lucia National Trust Looks to Youth to Develop Green Economy

Above: Piton (Photo: St Lucia Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff The St Lucia National Trust is making a push to encourage the development of a green economy in the country. Last week, the trust launched the 4th Annnual St […]

CJ Politics

St Lucia, Brazil Strengthening Ties

By the Caribbean Journal staff Brazil is stepping up its cooperation with the government of St Lucia, buoyed by a trade volume of around $3 billion per year between the two countries. The two countries have negotiated for the deployment […]

Markets

Turks and Caicos Passes VAT Bill

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff Acting Turks and Caicos Islands Governor Patrick Boyle has signed the territory’s VAT Bill into law. The controversial measure followed last week’s vote at a Consultative Forum, […]


Dominica Steps Up Black Sigatoka Fight

Above: a banana plant By the Caribbean Journal staff Following similar efforts in St Lucia, the government of Dominica is stepping up its fight against the Black Sigatoka disease. The move comes after the presence of Black Sigatoka was confirmed […]


Experiencing the World of the Caribbean, Beyond Luxury Vacations

Beyond Luxury Vacations has premiered a fresh, authentic way to experience all that the Caribbean has to offer. Select your island paradise of choice — popular destinations include Grenada, Antigua, Barbados, the Grenadines, Jamaica and St Lucia — and this […]

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St Lucia's Marine Security Gets US Boost

By the Caribbean Journal staff New United States Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean Larry Palmer visited St Lucia this week, part of what the two countries hope is a closer diplomatic relationship. St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony welcomed […]


Jamaica's Portia Simpson Miller: Expand CARICOM Free Movement Categories

Above: CARICOM SG Irwin LaRocque and Jamaican PM Portia Simpson Miller (Photo: CARICOM) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Community must “embrace” freedom of movement and expand its categories of free movement to include security guards, household helpers and […]


Op-Ed: Is It Time for Chaguaramas 2.0? Jamaica's Youth Can Lead the Way

By Fabio Pittaluga Op-Ed Contributor Today, as CARICOM Heads of Government meet to deliberate in Castries, St Lucia, trying to extricate their nations from the crosshairs of the deepest recession since the Community’s 1973 formation by the Treaty of Chaguaramas, […]

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St Lucia Looks to Boost Football Prowess

Above: St Lucia (Photo: SLTB) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government says it is “committed” to raising the country’s standard of sport in the country, particularly in football. Accordingly, the St Lucia’s Ministry of Youth Development and Sport […]


St Lucia Prime Minister Kenny Anthony Takes Over as CARICOM Chair

Above: St Lucia PM Dr Kenny Anthony By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony has officially assumed the role of chair of CARICOM. He succeeds Suriname President Desire Bouterse, who just completed his six-month term. […]


Interview with Lorne Theophilus, St Lucia's Minister of Tourism

By Alexander Britell The St Lucia Labour Party returned to power in November 2011, led by Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony. Succeeding former Tourism Minister Sen. Allen Chastanet was Lorne Theophilus, currently St Lucia’s Member of Parliament for the Choiseul […]