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CDB President there is room for optimism despite COVID setbacks

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10 months ago

August 27, 2021

The president of the Caribbean Development Bank is optimistic that the region will successfully navigate the the COVID-19 threat. Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon spoke briefly with the local media Thursday on the Saint Lucia leg of courtesy calls to member states.

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COVID IMPACTED BUSINESSES TO BE SUPPORTED THROUGH SLDB

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1 month ago

May 19, 2022

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Local business have been extended a new line of support expected to be initiated through oversight of the Saint Lucia Development Bank. Efforts to assist entrepreneurs in the acquisition of financing have received the backing of the European Investment Bank, to the tune $5 Million USD.

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Restaurant reopens after being damaged by fire

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9 months ago

September 16, 2021

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Tasty Barn Authentic Food and Drinks has encouraged businesses to follow fire and health protocols while operating particularly during the covid19 pandemic. The restaurant which had been closed for more than four months following a fire reopened with a new look on Thursday.

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DISTANCE LEARNING DEPRESSES SMALL BUSINESS SECTOR

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10 months ago

September 8, 2021

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The resumption of face to face, in-person learning now indefinitely postponed to limit COVID-19 infections among school aged students has apparently dried up business for sections of the island’s small business sector.