industry

Looking Out to Sea: The State of the Caribbean’s Maritime IndustryLooking Out to Sea: The State of the Caribbean’s Maritime Industry

Looking Out to Sea: The State of the Caribbean’s Maritime Industry

The Caribbean’s story will always be one of land and water. The waterways help define the culture, events and day-to-day… Read More

4 years ago
Sector rails against Scotiabank shake-upSector rails against Scotiabank shake-up

Sector rails against Scotiabank shake-up

The Bank of Nova Scotia is consolidating its international operations — good news for Scotiabank but not so good for… Read More

5 years ago
Futile Future or Great Growth of the Outsourcing Industry?Futile Future or Great Growth of the Outsourcing Industry?

Futile Future or Great Growth of the Outsourcing Industry?

Recent months have seen extensive discussion in Saint Lucia surrounding its growing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, and the future… Read More

5 years ago
Chamber Board of Directors welcomes five new facesChamber Board of Directors welcomes five new faces

Chamber Board of Directors welcomes five new faces

The 2018/2019 Board of Directors of the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture reveals five new faces in… Read More

5 years ago
Investment Migration: A Future-Proofing Mechanism for Smaller StatesInvestment Migration: A Future-Proofing Mechanism for Smaller States

Investment Migration: A Future-Proofing Mechanism for Smaller States

In an epoch as unpredictable and changeable as our own, it is no wonder that governments are looking for common-sense… Read More

5 years ago
The Past and Future of the Saint Lucian Banana IndustryThe Past and Future of the Saint Lucian Banana Industry

The Past and Future of the Saint Lucian Banana Industry

Recent weeks have seen renewed debate surrounding the future of the banana production industry here in Saint Lucia. This latest… Read More

5 years ago
Will Changes In Overseas Marijuana Laws Impact Local Lawmakers?Will Changes In Overseas Marijuana Laws Impact Local Lawmakers?

Will Changes In Overseas Marijuana Laws Impact Local Lawmakers?

The Seasonal Agriculture Workers Program   affords Saint Lucians and other Caribbean farmers the opportunity to work on farms in… Read More

5 years ago
Gearing Up For A Digital DollarGearing Up For A Digital Dollar

Gearing Up For A Digital Dollar

The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) may soon be trading in digital dollars as the Central Bank moves to reduce… Read More

5 years ago
Industry AdvocatesIndustry Advocates

Industry Advocates

Formed over 30 years ago with the aim of giving voice to the sector, the Caribbean Association of Banks… Read More

5 years ago
Inside Saint Lucia’s music industry: An Interview with Big SeaInside Saint Lucia’s music industry: An Interview with Big Sea

Inside Saint Lucia’s music industry: An Interview with Big Sea

With the rising, worldwide popularity of Saint Lucia's soca, sub-genre Dennery Segment, group of young musicians are quickly becoming… Read More

5 years ago
Trends in FDITrends in FDI

Trends in FDI

Global FDI may be faltering, but the Caribbean is still proving attractive to overseas investors — particularly in tourism, services… Read More

5 years ago
Fair FarmingFair Farming

Fair Farming

Bananas were one of the first tropical fruits exported to European markets; now they can be found in every grocery… Read More

5 years ago
Carnival Queen Heads to the Music Industry!Carnival Queen Heads to the Music Industry!

Carnival Queen Heads to the Music Industry!

Nearing the end of her reign, the 2018 National Carnival Queen isn’t waiting until her final walk to remind the… Read More

5 years ago
What Reforms Would Boost Public Confidence in CIPs?What Reforms Would Boost Public Confidence in CIPs?

What Reforms Would Boost Public Confidence in CIPs?

Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CIPs) have been an ongoing topic of coverage for the STAR. Previously we’ve looked at the… Read More

5 years ago
A Banana Industry Icon and Father Passes but Leaves Behind a Warning to Farmers!A Banana Industry Icon and Father Passes but Leaves Behind a Warning to Farmers!

A Banana Industry Icon and Father Passes but Leaves Behind Warning to Farmers!

It has become the norm to honour people for their social and other significant contributions only when they die. Read More

6 years ago

Citizenship Arbitrage

These questions are vital to any fair assessment of the world of CIPs. For while it is not breaking news… Read More

6 years ago

Kicking the Tyres on the Cruise Industry

The Caribbean and the cruise industry have unique relationship. Given the importance of tourism to the economies of so… Read More

6 years ago