Celebrating Saint Lucia Independence Day
Saint Lucia Independence Day is celebrated on 22 February each year to commemorate the country’s independence from the British rule. Saint Lucia is a small island nation located in the…
Robust strategies needed for CARICOM to rebound from COVID-19
CARICOM Ministers with responsibility for Trade and Economic Development have emphasised the need for the Community to develop robust strategies to respond to the impact COVID-19 has had on the…
INVESTMENT BOOST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ST LUCIA
In partnership with the Government of Saint Lucia, the World Economic Forum has launched the Country Financing Roadmap for the SDGs. It aims to help Saint Lucia unlock sources of funding,…
FUNDING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION IN SAINT LUCIA
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved US$21.9 million for the Renewable Energy Sector Development Project for Saint Lucia. This grant financing will help the Government of Saint Lucia assess…
BOOST FOR SAINT LUCIA’S COVID-19 RESPONSE, RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved the US$30 million Saint Lucia COVID-19 Response, Recovery, and Resilience Development Policy Credit. This quick-disbursing credit aims to help mitigate the negative…
CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH IN ISLAND STATES
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are among the most vulnerable nations to climate change in the world. Yet, many island states are also leading in the global response to climate…
CARICOM: HEADS OF GOVERNMENT AGREE BATTLEPLAN AGAINST COVID-19
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) agreed on a way forward in the Community’s battle against the COVID-19 Pandemic at a Special Emergency Meeting via video conference this…