The Government of Saint Lucia, on Monday, 16th October 2024, presented the Insolvency Bill for debate in the House of Assembly. The Bill, which was introduced by Attorney General, Leslie Mondesir, was taken through all its stages at this sitting. Insolvency occurs when an individual or company can no longer meet their debt obligations. For a business, this means that its liabilities exceed the value of its assets and income. The Attorney General expounded on the merits of the bill.
It was a carnival atmosphere in the streets of Anse La Raye last week as the Anse La Raye Infant School staged a reading street parade, reimaging education and literacy in a different space. Principal at the school, Albert Joseph endorsed the event and the innovativeness of the teaching staff in making learning fun.
Read MoreThe Caribbean Digital Transformation Project held the Official Digital Device Hand-over Ceremony on Friday 26th May 2023 at the Finance Administrative Centre in Pointe Seraphine. The ceremony saw the symbolic presentation of 4,860 digital devices inclusive of 450 laptops for Public Officers graded 15 and above, 2,210 tablets for primary schools, and 2200 laptops for secondary schools.
Covid-19 has dealt a devastating blow to both the health and economic well-being of Saint Lucia, the region, and the rest of the world. This has called to mind the importance health and wellness plays in sustaining national development and economic growth.
The Ministry of Agriculture coordinated a discussion on “How should agriculture be re-positioned to fill more space in Saint Lucia’s economic basket?” The main components highlighted are food and nutrition security, diversification, trade and export, access to finance, land and a skilled labour force.
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The circular economy has great potential for boosting Saint Lucia’s economic growth and national development through the creation of sustainable jobs and innovative business ventures.
Converting trash to cash is a discussion that must translate to action to benefit individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole. It takes into consideration the land, people and the environment.
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