Government Notebook (Jul. 16, 2026)

Julien Alfred Extends Dominant 2026 Season with Back-to-Back International Victories

Saint Lucian Olympic champion Julien Alfred continued her outstanding form by winning the women's 100 metres in Budapest with a season's best time of 10.87 seconds, following her record-breaking victory in the 200 metres at the Monaco Diamond League.

CARICOM Secretary-General Calls for Action to Deliver Regional Commitments

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has urged regional leaders to move beyond commitments and accelerate implementation of key CARICOM decisions, with renewed focus on economic integration, climate resilience, food security and sustainable development.

CCJ President Hon. Justice Winston Anderson Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre

President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, Hon. Justice Winston Anderson, met with Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre during his visit to Saint Lucia, reinforcing the Court's commitment to strengthening relationships with governments and judiciaries across the region.

Eastern Caribbean Leaders Adopt Unified Position on Citizenship by Investment and EU Engagement

Heads of Government of the participating Eastern Caribbean states have agreed on a coordinated regional approach to engage the European Union, reaffirming the importance of Citizenship by Investment programmes and recent reforms that enhance transparency, governance and regional cooperation.

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre Reaffirms Saint Lucia's Commitment to Regional Cooperation on Citizenship by Investment

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre says Saint Lucia will continue working closely with its Eastern Caribbean partners to strengthen Citizenship by Investment programmes while maintaining constructive dialogue with the European Union and protecting the region's development interests.