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Santa Lucia, StLucia Star, Inglês - [original-title]
2025-02-06 08:30:37
As Saint Lucia celebrates the 2025 Nobel Laureate Festival, aimed at celebrating our Nobel Laureates, Sir W. Arthur Lewis and Sir Derek Walcott, who received the Nobel Prizes for Economics and Literature respectively, it would mark 45 years, since Sir W. Arthur Lewis received the Nobel Prize. It is not oft though that our celebrations significantly pay consideration and seek to apply what democracy meant through the lens of Sir W. Arthur Lewis. For most of our celebrations, Sir Arthur Lewis has been painted solely as a Developmental Economist, with his most celebrated works being, ‘The theory of Economic Development and Unlimited Supplies of Labour’ and ‘The Industrialisation of the British West Indies. Essentially he argued that we must jettison the neoclassical assumption that the quantity of labour is fixed, and that there is an unlimited supply of labour, which will keep wages down, produce cheap products and ensure high...
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2025-02-05 20:26:07
The global economy is slowing down, making it harder for labour markets to recover fully, according to the newly-released, World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025. In 2024 global employment grew in line with the labour force, keeping the unemployment rate steady at 5 per cent, the report says. However, youth unemployment showed little improvement, remaining high at 12.6 per cent. Informal work and working poverty returned to pre-pandemic levels, and low-income countries faced the most difficulties in creating decent jobs. Challenges to recovery The report points to challenges such as geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change and unresolved debt issues, which are putting labour markets under pressure. Economic growth stood at 3.2 per cent in 2024, down from 3.3 and 3.6 per cent in 2023 and 2022, respectively. A similar level of growth is expected in 2025, although a gradual deceleration is expected to set in over the medium term. Although inflation has decreased, it...
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Santa Lucia, StLucia Star, Inglês - [original-title]
2025-02-05 06:40:26
The Caribbean Climate Justice Project (CCJP)-Youth IRIE is thrilled to announce the appointment of Genesis Tiffany Alfred as its new Program Manager. This appointment underscores the organization’s commitment to youth empowerment and meaningful action on climate justice and the energy transition in the Caribbean. Genesis Tiffany Alfred is now the Program Manager at the Caribbean Climate Justice Project Genesis Alfred, a 25-year-old Saint Lucian, brings a vibrant energy, an impressive academic background, and invaluable experience to this critical role. Her dynamic leadership and passionate advocacy will drive CCJP-Youth IRIE’s mission to engage young people across the region in addressing climate change and promoting sustainability and a just energy transition. Ms. Alfred holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science and Ecology from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus, complemented by additional certifications in Food Security, Sustainability, and Disaster Risk Management. Her academic journey reflects a...
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Santa Lucia, StLucia Star, Inglês - [original-title]
2025-02-04 17:21:05
Following the successful conclusion of negotiations between the Government Negotiating Team (GNT) and the Trade Union Federation (TUF), the Cabinet of Ministers have agreed to pay out an additional $32 million in back pay to more than 11,000 public servants in February. Prime Minister Philip Pierre The government will commence the back pay disbursement on February 20, 2025. Prime Minister Pierre has confirmed that the back pay is tax-free.  The TUF comprises six (6) bargaining agents representing the interests of over 11,000 public servants. The TUF includes the Saint Lucia Civil Service Association, the Saint Lucia Fire Service Association, the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association, the Saint Lucia Nurses Association, the Saint Lucia Teachers Union, and the Vieux-Fort Dock and General Workers Union. Negotiations between the GNT and TUF came to a fruitful conclusion in December 2024. Negotiations also included discussions on salaries over two consecutive trienniums. The Cabinet...
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Santa Lucia, StLucia Star, Inglês - [original-title]
2025-02-04 05:22:23
Marcus Garvey The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) expresses its profound gratitude for the posthumous pardon granted by the Biden administration to the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a distinguished civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist leader, and National Hero of Jamaica. This long-awaited exoneration is testament to the unwavering advocacy of CARICOM leaders, both individually and collectively, along with countless members of the diaspora, for the rectification of the unjust conviction of an ardent advocate for the rights and liberties of individuals of African descent. CARICOM extends its heartfelt congratulations to his son, Julius Garvey, and other members of his family, as well as to the Government and People of Jamaica, and all who honor the remarkable legacy of this extraordinary son of our region. His life and work continue to inspire and influence both within and beyond the Caribbean. Previous articleEconomic recovery is losing steam, says ILO Next articleSALCC to Host Book and Literary...
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Santa Lucia, StLucia Star, Inglês - [original-title]
2025-02-03 18:20:43
The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) is delighted to announce its inaugural Writers in the Spotlight: Book and Literary Fair, taking place on January 24, 2025, as part of the college’s Nobel Laureate Festival celebrations. This exciting event will showcase the literary talent of Saint Lucian authors from the island and the diaspora, celebrating the nation’s rich literary heritage. “We are thrilled to host this historic event,” said Kathy McDiarmed, Head Librarian at SALCC. “This fair is a unique opportunity to connect authors, readers, and the community to celebrate Saint Lucian literature like never before.” The book fair is hosted by SALCC’s Hunter J. François Library and is expected to showcase over 35 authors, underscoring the college’s dedication to fostering intellectual and creative growth. It also pays tribute to Hunter J. François, a distinguished figure in Saint Lucian education and governance, after whom the library is named. Event DetailsJoin...
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Santa Lucia, StLucia Star, Inglês - [original-title]
2025-02-03 06:40:42
Kenny Anthony (pictured left with the Labour Party’s original leader, George Charles): For fifteen years he was Saint Lucia’s prime minister. He continues to serve today as deputy to House speaker Claudius Francis, who was once Anthony’s personal assistant.           In 1995 Pat Brown, arguably Saint Lucia’s most respected structural engineer and a cherished contributor to the STAR newspaper, wrote the following: In 1972 the day’s prime minister was obsessed with the idea of making Rodney Bay a no-go zone for mosquitoes. Moses Matalon [a Jamaican famous for having conceptualized the reclamation of land in the foreshore area of Kingston, as well as ‘a visionary in finding solutions to the housing and construction industry’] was originally brought in to open a channel emanating from the sea to the swamp. His contract was extended to bridge Pigeon Island with a causeway. The result was a severe ecological disaster that cost Saint...
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Santa Lucia, StLucia Star, Inglês - [original-title]
2025-02-02 17:34:27
In my previous piece entitled “What Trump 2.0 could mean for the Caribbean Region”, only one month after his re-election as President of the United States of America, I argued, that his campaign of extreme nationalism and jingoism, exemplified in his mandate to ‘rid America of the immigrant problem through mass deportations’ as these migrants were ‘poisoning the blood’ of America, had significant implications for the Caribbean Region. Just because the President of the United States is an acknowledged serial pussy grabber with a potty mouth and an uncontrollable penchant for spitting at the sky does not necessarily mean he’d be lying if he said Brooklyn is home to the world’s largest two-legged cockroaches, many of them Fakebook addicted! I argued in part that, “the implications for the Caribbean are a general sentiment of fear of migration to the US as they will experience a lack of sense of belonging...
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Santa Lucia, StLucia Star, Inglês - [original-title]
2025-02-02 09:32:50
Workers of the sole ground handlers at the Hewanorra International Airport staged an apparent sickout on Saturday 1st February, 2025. Flight delays and cancellations caused major disruptions to several airline operations at the island’s lone international airport. The Port Authority, St. Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority, has apologised for the disruption and noted that most flights were accommodated with the combined support of senior personnel and other stakeholders. Hewanorra International Airport International Air Transport Association, IATA late Saturday issued a statement expressing deep concern about the situation and is “pressing the Civil Aviation Authority to implement immediate contingency measures”. The statement reads as follows: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) raised deep concerns today related to the severe disruption caused to airline operations at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) following today’s labor action by the airport’s sole ground handling provider. Reports indicate that 80% of the company’s staff...
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