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News Saint Lucia Economy: Saint Lucia takes bold move, increases minimum investment for CBI to US$240,000

Published on: Sunday 30 June 2024
Saint Lucia takes bold move, increases minimum investment for CBI to US$240,000
News source: https://wicnews.com/caribbean/saint-lucia-takes-bold-move-increases-minimum-investment-for-cbi-to-us240000-354572672

The CIP Saint Lucia officially released a document describing changes to the minimum legislative prices to qualify under the programme.  

News Saint Lucia Economy: Girard faces press, insists Youth Economy still delivering

Published on: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Girard faces press, insists Youth Economy still delivering
News source: https://stluciatimes.com/184269/2026/09/girard-faces-press-insists-youth-economy-still-delivering/

Economic Development and Youth Economy Minister Wayne Girard made a rare appearance before the media at Monday’s pre-Cabinet press briefing, where he addressed questions about the Youth Economy Agency (YEA) and the changes it has experienced.Girard had said before that he would appear in public more often, but he has not done so. When asked, he explained that he is not avoiding the press.

News Saint Lucia Economy: Launch of BLUE CAR Initiative in Saint Lucia – Advancing a Sustainable Blue Economy

Published on: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Launch of BLUE CAR Initiative in Saint Lucia – Advancing a Sustainable Blue Economy
News source: https://thevoiceslu.com/2026/09/launch-of-blue-car-initiative-in-saint-lucia-advancing-a-sustainable-blue-economy/

On September 16, Saint Lucia proudly launched its Sustainable Blue Economy in the Caribbean project, known as BLUECAR.

News Saint Lucia Economy: Agritourism Can Drive Socio-Economic Development In The Caribbean

Published on: Monday 22 July 2019
Agritourism Can Drive Socio-Economic Development In The Caribbean
News source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daphneewingchow/2019/07/23/agritourism-can-drive-socio-economic-development-in-the-caribbean/

St. Lucia, Suriname and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. According to the Culinary Tourism Alliance, these initiatives are particularly important to socio-economic development because they “allow farmers ...

News Saint Lucia Economy: Cuba, battling economic crisis, imposes sweeping price controls

Published on: Wednesday 31 July 2019
Cuba, battling economic crisis, imposes sweeping price controls
News source: https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/cuba-battling-economic-crisis-imposes-sweeping-price-controls/

(REUTERS) — Communist-run Cuba yesterday imposed sweeping price controls on all state and private businesses as it battles a deepening economic crisis and mounting U.S. sanctions. Resolutions ...

News Saint Lucia Economy: OECS to establish green-blue economy strategy and action plan with CANARI

Published on: Friday 26 July 2019
OECS to establish green-blue economy strategy and action plan with CANARI
News source: https://menafn.com/1098810073/OECS-to-establish-greenblue-economy-strategy-and-action-plan-with-CANARI

(MENAFN - Caribbean News Now) CASTRIES, St Lucia — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) green-blue economy strategy and action plan, the first of its kind in the Caribbean and ...

News Saint Lucia Economy: St Lucia to ban importation of plastics, Styrofoam by June

Published on: Thursday 18 April 2019
News source: http://m.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/St_Lucia_to_ban_importation_of_plastics,_Styrofoam_by_June?profile=1228&template=MobileArticle

She said over the last several months, several stakeholders, including the St Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority, the Department of Economic Development and the Customs and Excise have worked ...

News Saint Lucia Economy: Airline executives, governments, potential investors consider LIAT’s viability

Published on: Monday 06 May 2019
News source: https://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/2019/05/06/airline-executives-governments-potential-investors-consider-liats-viability/

LIAT’s contribution to regional transport and the region’s economic viably are of significant concern to governments and business interest, notwithstanding the assertion by Saint Lucia’s prime ...

News Saint Lucia Economy: Bay Gardens Resorts delivers more than EC$600,000 to St. Lucia restaurants through its ‘Dine Around’ partnership

Published on: Saturday 18 May 2019
News source: https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/bay-gardens-resorts-delivers-more-than-ec600000-to-st-lucia-restaurants-through-its-dine-around-partnership/

(PRESS RELEASE) — Bay Gardens Resorts has contributed significantly to the St. Lucia economy, delivering more than EC$600,000 (US$222,000) to local restaurants affiliated with its Dine Around Meal ...

News Saint Lucia Economy: Regional energy conference to be held in St Lucia this month

Published on: Monday 13 May 2019
News source: https://menafn.com/1098519150/Regional-energy-conference-to-be-held-in-St-Lucia-this-month

(MENAFN - Caribbean News Now) CASTRIES, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Electric Utility ... climate funding and the region's economy. The annual industry summit is a regional forum for thought ...