Saint Lucia
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Dominica, St Lucia to make CCJ their final appeal court
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Guardian, Secretary General of Caricom, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, has announced that Dominica and St Lucia are expected to join other countries in making the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) their final court of appeal. While others—including T&T—have not signed on to make the CCJ their final court for all matters, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston…
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St Lucia prime minister proposes overhaul of regional education system
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, – Prime Minister Kenny Anthony is proposing major changes to the regional educational system in order to reduce the growing problem of unemployment among young people. He made the recommendations in an address to over 150 youth attending a regional conference hosted by the Caribbean Youth Empowerment Programme which highlights challenges facing youth at risk in the…
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Regional credit rating agency downgrades St. Lucia
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC-Persistent and severe deterioration in government’s fiscal position and a resultant steady increase in debt stock are among reasons which the Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has cited for its decision to downgrade St Lucia’s credit ratings. CariCRIS is a regional credit rating agency, with a market-driven initiative aimed at fostering and supporting the…
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Veteran lawyer against joining CCJ
CASTRIES, St. Lucia CMC – A member of the St. Lucia delegation that attended the constitutional talks leading to the island’s political independence from Britain more than three decades ago, says he is “dead against” breaking ties with the London-based Privy Council. Attorney Evans Calderon, one of two surviving delegates to the talks more than 34 years ago, told a…
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OECS observers 32nd anniversary on Tuesday
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) observes its 32nd anniversary on Tuesday with officials pointing to a number of achievements including the establishment of the Economic Union over the past three decades. OECS Chairman and Prime Minister of Antigua, Baldwin Spencer, will deliver an address to mark the occasion. OECS Director General Dr. Len…
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St. Lucia PM says Cuba cutting back on assistance to region
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The St. Lucia government says several policy changes taking place in Cuba will severely affect Havana’s contribution to the health sector of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries. Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony, who recently ended a week long official visit to Cuba where he held talks with President Raul Castro and other senior government officials, said…
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Taiwan provides funds to St. Lucia
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – St. Lucia has received a grant of EC$7.5 million (One EC dollar = US$0.37 cents) from Taiwan to assist with development projects on the island. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Kenny Anthony said the funds represented the balance from the first set of constituency development projects (CDP) submitted for funding and will create a…
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World Bank lauds St. Lucia as “success story”
WASHINGTON, CMC – The World Bank has lauded St. Lucia as a “success story” within the Caribbean for its efforts in managing the risk of rainfall-triggered landslides. The Washington-based financial institution said it has helped the St. Lucia government with “crucial information” about the causes of landslides, as well as an insight into the most at-risk areas. Addressing the effects…
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Law expert gives opinion on holding referendum to join CCJ
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – A Caribbean law expert is cautioning against putting matters related to the future of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in the hands of the public through a referendum. Professor Rosemary Antoine, who specialises in labour and off shore law at the University of the West Indies (UWI), says such an approach could pose…
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Dominica to host OECS public awareness programme on Economic Union
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Dominica will be the first country within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to participate in a national public awareness programme on the OECS Economic Union. OECS Director of Economic Affairs Randy Cato said the public awareness programme is aimed at providing information on the Economic Union to the general public. The team, which…
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