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		<title>St. Lucia Works with IICA to boost Regional Agriculture and Reduce Dependence on Food Imports</title>
		<link>https://stluciastar.com/st-lucia-works-with-iica-to-boost-regional-agriculture-and-reduce-dependence-on-food-imports/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[ferguson]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[jawahir]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[We need cooperation to promote innovative, science-based techniques, in order to ensure that agriculture is more attractive to the next generation.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>SALCC to Host Book and Literary Fair</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[arthur lewis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[derek]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hunter j. francois]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nobel laureate]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The book fair is hosted by SALCC’s Hunter J. François Library and is expected to showcase over 35 authors, underscoring the college’s dedication to fostering intellectual and creative growth.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Economic recovery is losing steam, says ILO</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Economic growth stood at 3.2 per cent in 2024, down from 3.3 and 3.6 per cent in 2023 and 2022, respectively. A similar level of growth is expected in 2025]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Dr. James Fletcher Leads CARICOM Climate Envoy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[carla]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr Fletcher is a well-recognised climate change advocate. During his ministerial tenure, he played a leading role in the Caribbean’s ‘1.5 to Stay Alive’ civil society campaign.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>St. Lucia Baking Sector Worker Woes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:07:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[bakers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[baking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cadasse bakery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lena cadasse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manees bakery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[slctvet]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[“And in particular, we have in many bakeries within our industry and an aging workforce. And we are therefore challenged in terms of attracting and retaining young people into our sector.”]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Insolvency Act Empowers Debtors to Negotiate with Creditors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the most notable features of the bill is the protection it offers to primary residences. It exempts a certain portion of a debtor's equity in their main home from creditors, ensuring that families can retain their homes while managing their debts.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>T&#038;T Contractor Gets Another St. Lucia Job</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[NH International]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[republic bank]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In April, NH International signed a contract with the Government of St Lucia to construct a Halls of Justice complex, by way of a Build Own Lease Transfer (BOLT) arrangement.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Bloodlines to be Introduced into St. Lucia’s Livestock Sector to Enhance Food Security</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 14:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[These bloodlines comprise a total of 154 animals including pigs, sheep, goats, and cattle, which are expected to arrive in Saint Lucia within the next few weeks.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>For a Richer, Fuller Life, Read! SALCC Participates in Library Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This weeklong celebration, running from April 8th to April 13th, 2024, aligns with libraries and information units across the island]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>CIBC CARIBBEAN and Mastercard launch Prepaid Card and Digital Disbursement Solution</title>
		<link>https://stluciastar.com/cibc-caribbean-and-mastercard-launch-prepaid-card-and-digital-disbursement-solution/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beneficiary cardholders do not need to open an account to access the Prepaid Card and can use it to pay for goods and services, shop online]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Saint Lucian Karatekas return from Caribbean Open K24 Karate Tournament</title>
		<link>https://stluciastar.com/saint-lucian-karatekas-return-from-caribbean-open-k24-karate-tournament/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[karate]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[These outstanding achievements underscore the team's commitment to excellence and their relentless pursuit of success in the competitive karate arena.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">89396</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Piton Malta &#038; Crystal Clear Water Help Student Athletes Shine!</title>
		<link>https://stluciastar.com/piton-malta-crystal-clear-water-help-student-athletes-shine/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:07:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[fern]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of their continued commitment to youth development through sports and education, to date, the brands have donated over $12,000 worth of product]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">89369</post-id>	</item>
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		<title>Celebrating Strength and Resilience: A Tribute to My Mother on International Women&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[lionel]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[“she is sedated and is on the ventilator” and even at one time it was “her prognosis is poor” and “she is in severe respiratory distress” but...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>CIBC First Caribbean Rebrands to CIBC Caribbean</title>
		<link>https://stluciastar.com/cibc-first-caribbean-rebrands-to-cibc-caribbean/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[CIBC FirstCaribbean yesterday unveiled its rebranded regional bank, CIBC Caribbean, promising it is not just a “cosmetic change but a strategic move to position ourselves as a modern, forward-thinking institution.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Government Announces Appointment of Special Prosecutor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:35:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[philip pierre]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Government of Saint Lucia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert Innocent to the crucial position of Special Prosecutor]]></description>
		
		
		
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