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 More
Covid-19 has created what has aptly been described as the “new normal” causing a blended approach to be adopted by all sectors in society. This has caused the rapid penetration and dependence on ICT for communication, business activity, education, and the list goes on.
This rapid dependence on ICT has undoubtedly widened the digital divide particularly for small island developing states like Saint Lucia with many not having access to technology or appropriate technology to seamlessly navigate this new normal.
Reducing the digital divide is projected as one sure way of increasing Saint Lucia’s competitiveness and sustaining economic development.
Read More
Communication has a vital role to play in fueling economic growth. A well-coordinated strategized and funded national information communication roadmap for Saint Lucia is vital to the economic health of the country.
Read MoreMuch has been said of the potential of the youth, the future generation, their innovative, inventive, and creative nature. The Government of Saint Lucia has placed great emphasis on harnessing this potential by placing the portfolio of the Youth Economy under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia.
The Youth economy is viewed as a catalyst for economic growth and national development and is expected to turn the ideas, dreams and hobbies of the youth into viable, sustainable, business opportunities.
Buying, supporting, investing in local products and services will keep our monies circulating within our local economy and create greater opportunities for livelihoods and businesses to thrive. But what are the hindrances to and or opportunities in fully embracing the Love Saint Lucia Campaign? At its core, this campaign is geared at improving the economic growth of Saint Lucia at all levels in society.
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) are pleased to announce the broadcast dates for their new television series ‘Productivity Matters’. The series, (which is funded by Compete Caribbean) gives insight into organisations and agencies within the private and public sectors, whose programs and initiatives focus on productivity and/or competitiveness.
The series which comprises of six episodes, made its debut in January 2016.
Marketing Analyst at the NCPC, Mrs Geraldine Bicette Joseph states, ‘There are many organisations out there that are doing great things in regards to helping develop the nation through productivity initiatives and we believe that it is only right for their efforts to be highlighted. Each episode within the series varies significantly from the other as we have looked at a range of individuals and subject matters including the construction industry, solid waste management, the public service, the Commercial Division of the High Court and young entrepreneurs’.
‘At the NCPC we also recognise that it is sometimes hard to grasp the concepts of productivity and competitiveness and so we hope that the series will illustrate how these concepts, when applied practically, bring about a positive outcome for the nation’.
Productivity Matters will be aired at the following times on the stations listed.
Ep 1- Productivity Awareness Week 2015 (Calabash- 7.50pm, DBS – 8pm, 11/1/16) (HTS 8pm 14/1/16)
Ep 2 – Employee Assistance Program (Calabash- 7.50pm, DBS – 8pm, 25/1/16) (HTS 8pm 28/1/16)
Ep 3 – Commercial Court (Calabash- 7.50pm, DBS – 8pm, 8/2/16) (HTS 8pm 11/2/16)
Ep 4 – Greening the Caribbean (Calabash- 7.50pm, DBS – 8pm, 22/2/16) (HTS 8pm 25/2/16)
Ep 5 – The Construction Industry (Calabash- 7.50pm, DBS – 8pm, 7/3/16) (HTS 8pm 10/3/16)
Ep 6 – Young Entrepreneurs (Calabash- 7.50pm, DBS – 8pm, 21/3/16) (HTS 8pm 24/3/16)