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Holiday Banking HoursHoliday Banking Hours

Holiday Banking Hours

The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia (BASL) wishes to advise the general public that the banking hours during the 2021… Read More

2 years ago
Nudge Caribbean Expands in St. Lucia Thanks to Massy and CDBNudge Caribbean Expands in St. Lucia Thanks to Massy and CDB

Nudge Caribbean Expands in St. Lucia Thanks to Massy and CDB

90% of participants in the current pilot are female and we're hopeful that Nudge’s programs can enhance the development of… Read More

2 years ago
Scotiabank to exit nine countries in Caribbean shake-upScotiabank to exit nine countries in Caribbean shake-up

Scotiabank to exit nine countries in Caribbean shake-up

Scotiabank, which has operated in the Caribbean since 1889, says it plans to refocus its business in the region by… Read More

5 years ago
1st National launches new and improved website1st National launches new and improved website

1st National launches new and improved website

Saint Lucia’s first indigenous bank, 1st National Bank, on Wednesday launched its new website, 1stnationalbankonline.com. The launch comes at a… Read More

5 years ago
The World Bank’s Project Pipeline in Saint LuciaThe World Bank’s Project Pipeline in Saint Lucia

The World Bank’s Project Pipeline in Saint Lucia

October saw the news the World Bank would provide $20 million of funding towards strengthening the public health care system… Read More

5 years ago
Government pumps $20M into SLDB for Housing and Local Business DevelopmentGovernment pumps $20M into SLDB for Housing and Local Business Development

Government pumps $20M into SLDB for Housing and Local Business Development

The Government of Saint Lucia has delivered on its promise to support the local housing sector and the development of… Read More

5 years ago
Don’t Bank on It: The Question of Confidence in Local GovernmentsDon’t Bank on It: The Question of Confidence in Local Governments

Don’t Bank on It: The Question of Confidence in Local Governments

There’s been extensive coverage in the Caribbean and around the world surrounding the recent revelations in the region’s financial sector,… Read More

5 years ago
ECCB Chairman sets ambitious agendaECCB Chairman sets ambitious agenda

ECCB Chairman sets ambitious agenda

When Dr Keith Mitchell assumed the Chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)’s Monetary Council this summer he outlined… Read More

5 years ago
Aunty Charlie – A BANK STALWART OF A DIFFERENT KINDAunty Charlie – A BANK STALWART OF A DIFFERENT KIND

Aunty Charlie – A BANK STALWART OF A DIFFERENT KIND

Sunday June 10 marked the 100th birthday of Mrs. Murial Elaine Charles, who is distinguished at CIBC FirstCaribbean Bank as… Read More

5 years ago
Becoming business-friendlyBecoming business-friendly

Becoming business-friendly

Caribbean states must look to widespread reforms to climb the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ rankings and attract vital investment. Read More

5 years ago
World Bank plans to name and shame countries on health spendingWorld Bank plans to name and shame countries on health spending

World Bank plans to name and shame countries on health spending

The World Bank plans to name and shame countries that are failing to invest in health and education for their citizens,… Read More

6 years ago
Gift Shopping Ideas that Won’t Break the BankGift Shopping Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank

Gift Shopping Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank

Even with Christmas just few days away, some shoppers still haven’t gone Christmas shopping, and limited time usually means… Read More

6 years ago
World Bank Warns of ‘Global Learning Crisis’World Bank Warns of ‘Global Learning Crisis’

World Bank Warns of ‘Global Learning Crisis’

The drive to get more children in developing countries into schools has failed to deliver real educational improvement, with the… Read More

6 years ago
SMEs can Learn a Thing or Two from the SBDC!SMEs can Learn a Thing or Two from the SBDC!

SMEs can Learn Thing or Two from the SBDC!

Currently in the midst of a very active Business Month, observed annually in November, Barbara Innocent Charles is a woman… Read More

6 years ago
BOSL GOES PINK FOR Breast Cancer AwarenessBOSL GOES PINK FOR Breast Cancer Awareness

BOSL GOES PINK FOR Breast Cancer Awareness

Bank of Saint Lucia continues to flex its muscle in the fight against breast cancer in Saint Lucia, and even… Read More

6 years ago

Creativity vital for business to flourish

Creativity is essential for the success of any business, and crucial element for start-ups in particular. Read More

6 years ago

Clustering to Compete

Innovation, key driver of growth, has long posed a challenge for the Caribbean economy. Vital to all aspects of… Read More

6 years ago

Sixth Annual CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk For The Cure Raises Over USD Quarter Million So Far

Fund-raising for one of the region’s largest cancer care and awareness events has kicked off across the Dutch and English-speaking… Read More

6 years ago