Business

Baron Foods Gears Up for Multimillion Dollar Expansion in Vieux Fort!Baron Foods Gears Up for Multimillion Dollar Expansion in Vieux Fort!

Baron Foods Gears Up for Multimillion Dollar Expansion in Vieux Fort!

Since its nascence in 1991, Baron Foods St. Lucia has positioned itself as leading agro-processor and garnered much international… Read More

2 years ago
Saint Lucia set to welcome over 400 Cruise Passengers on TuesdaySaint Lucia set to welcome over 400 Cruise Passengers on Tuesday

Saint Lucia set to welcome over 400 Cruise Passengers on Tuesday

(Saint Lucia Tourism Authority)- Over 400 more visitors are set to grace the shores of Saint Lucia come Tuesday, July… Read More

2 years ago
BOSL and St. Lucia Workers’ Credit Union team up in historic collaboration!BOSL and St. Lucia Workers’ Credit Union team up in historic collaboration!

BOSL and St. Lucia Workers’ Credit Union team up in historic collaboration!

The two local financial institutions came together to birth the Lucia Workers Credit Union Visa Debit Card. Read More

2 years ago
The CARICOM Commission’s Report on the Economy: Time to Play Your Part!The CARICOM Commission’s Report on the Economy: Time to Play Your Part!

The CARICOM Commission’s Report on the Economy: Time to Play Your Part!

At the invitation of the Governor of the Barbados Central Bank, I recently participated in vibrant session of the… Read More

2 years ago
Saint Lucia’s Dr. Gene Leon takes office as CDB PresidentSaint Lucia’s Dr. Gene Leon takes office as CDB President

Saint Lucia’s Dr. Gene Leon takes office as CDB President

(Caribbean Development Bank)- Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon today took office as President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), becoming the sixth… Read More

2 years ago
Only Fools Buy Fool’s Gold!Only Fools Buy Fool’s Gold!

Only Fools Buy Fool’s Gold!

Iron pyrite is shiny mineral composed of iron disulfide. It looks somewhat like real gold, so it came to… Read More

2 years ago
Sandals plans to resume work on 4th resort in Saint Lucia this yearSandals plans to resume work on 4th resort in Saint Lucia this year

Sandals plans to resume work on 4th resort in Saint Lucia this year

(Sandals)- Sandals Resorts International is set to begin work on number of exciting new projects in the region this… Read More

2 years ago
Saint Lucian entrepreneur Jada Francis determined to expand ‘XONA’ brandSaint Lucian entrepreneur Jada Francis determined to expand ‘XONA’ brand

Saint Lucian entrepreneur Jada Francis determined to expand ‘XONA’ brand

This month, OECS YES In Action connected with Jada Francis, 21-year-old student-entrepreneur from Saint Lucia whose success in an… Read More

2 years ago
Here’s Why Latest Estimates Is Only A Sugar Pill . . . Not A Remedy for What Ails Saint LuciaHere’s Why Latest Estimates Is Only A Sugar Pill . . . Not A Remedy for What Ails Saint Lucia

Here’s Why Latest Estimates Is Only A Sugar Pill . . . Not A Remedy for What Ails Saint Lucia

As I stated previously this year’s Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure is placebo that won’t address the deterioration in… Read More

2 years ago
1st National Bank officially acquires RBC’s operations in Saint Lucia1st National Bank officially acquires RBC’s operations in Saint Lucia

1st National Bank officially acquires RBC’s operations in Saint Lucia

Today, 1st National Bank St. Lucia Limited announces, that the activities and assets of RBC Saint Lucia have been integrated… Read More

2 years ago
RBC successfully completes sale of its Eastern Caribbean banking operationsRBC successfully completes sale of its Eastern Caribbean banking operations

RBC successfully completes sale of its Eastern Caribbean banking operations

(Royal Bank of Canada)- Today, April 1 Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) (“RBC”) announced that it… Read More

2 years ago
REFLECTIONS ON THE ALLEN CHASTANET BUDGETREFLECTIONS ON THE ALLEN CHASTANET BUDGET

REFLECTIONS ON THE ALLEN CHASTANET BUDGET

They say that in democracy, the government only governs with the consent of the governed. Of course, this presupposes… Read More

2 years ago
St. Lucia Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2021-2022 CommentarySt. Lucia Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2021-2022 Commentary

St. Lucia Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2021-2022 Commentary

Without sight of the Economic and Social Review 2020 and the Budget Address to be presented on April 14th, it… Read More

2 years ago
GraceKennedy to acquire Scotia Insurance Eastern CaribbeanGraceKennedy to acquire Scotia Insurance Eastern Caribbean

GraceKennedy to acquire Scotia Insurance Eastern Caribbean

(GraceKennedy Limited)- GraceKennedy has come to an agreement with Scotia Insurance Caribbean Limited to acquire 100% of the shares of… Read More

2 years ago
What Will It Take To Improve Our Relationship With Agriculture?What Will It Take To Improve Our Relationship With Agriculture?

What Will It Take To Improve Our Relationship With Agriculture?

Over the 10-month period since the initial lockdown, the value and fate of the agricultural sector has seemingly returned to… Read More

2 years ago

Deal between CIBC and GNB Financial Group Limited quashed

(CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank)- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) today announced that the transaction that would have seen GNB… Read More

3 years ago

Yet Again Survival Will Depend On Adaptability

These are the best of times, and the worst of times. This, it seems, has always been life in Saint… Read More

3 years ago

Virtual Launch Event: Accelerating Digital Transformation in the Caribbean

As companies struggle to survive amidst the COVID pandemic, host of Caribbean technology businesses are poised to benefit from… Read More

3 years ago

Restaurant Impossible: The reality of the restaurant business today in Saint Lucia

The economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has bitten deep into the livelihood of restaurateurs. Under the present restrictions, tourists… Read More

3 years ago

FreshTrade Virtual Farmers Market Launched in St. Lucia

FreshTrade Caribbean FreshTrade Caribbean­, virtual marketplace for buying and selling local fruits and vegetables was launched earlier today in… Read More

3 years ago