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FOCUSING ON AGRICULTURE FOR WORLD FOOD DAY
The Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) is taking a new approach to the whole issue of food security on the island, especially as it relates to the Hotel and Tourism Industry.
Last week SLHTA met with Farmers to discuss the issue of demand and supply of the hotels and restaurants on the island. Part of the discussions were to understand the challenges that they face and to offer possible solutions for these barriers.
The 2014 World Food Day theme – Family Farming: “Feeding the world, caring for the earth” – has been chosen to raise the profile of family farming and smallholder farmers. It focuses world attention on the significant role of family farming in eradicating hunger and poverty, providing food security and nutrition, improving livelihoods, managing natural resources, protecting the environment, and achieving sustainable development, in particular in rural areas.
In light of this year’s theme by the FAO, the Association is committed to the development of agriculture on the island, encouraging St Lucians to grow more local produce in an effort to mitigating poverty, creating employment and sustainability of the island.
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SLHTA OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE FEATURE:
Francillia Piere-Louis
Smugglers Cove Resort & Spa would like to acknowledge Ms Francillia Pierre-Louis as an outstanding employee in the weddings & Banqueting department.
Ms Pierre-Louis holds the position of weddings Coordinator at the resort. Since being employed with Smugglers, she has time and again demonstrated sheer passion towards her work. Her never ending desire to go above and beyond the call of duty is limitless. Her manager, Mrs. Lorna Charles-James says “her thirst to be empowered with knowledge knows no bounds & most importantly her initiative to make dreams a reality is a treat to be enjoyed.”
Many wedding couples on numerous occasions have expressed their satisfaction with her outstanding service and attention to the intricate details of their special day.
Francillia is a graduate of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) and holds an Associates Degree in Travel and Tourism. She was named and Awarded “Travel and Tourism Student of the Year“.
Further to her stint at SALCC, she went on to secure her bachelor’s at the University of the West Indies (UWI) with a major in Hospitality and Tourism Management.Francillia’s pursuit of excellence continued at UWI, being named again “Tourism Student of the Year”.
The SLHTA secretariat wishes her well in her career as a young professional and an ambassador for tourism in Saint Lucia.
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SLHTA RODNEY BAY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT IS PROGRESSING NICELY
The Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) recently hosted a Clean Up Campaign and Beautification project in Rodney Bay.
To this date, works are underway with the continuous beautification of the area. The islands have been repainted, bollards currently being replaced and painted.
This project is being funded by the SLHTA Tourism Enhancement Fund and supported by the Gros Islet Town Council and the Rodney Bay Community.
The Tourism Enhancement Fund was established to allow the SLHTA to play an integral part in the sustainable development of our destination. Through the Tourism Enhancement Fund, the SLHTA will be able to direct development efforts where they are most needed.
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WORLD STANDARDS DAY CELEBRATED IN SAINT LUCIA
Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards celebrates world standards day under the theme “Standards level the playing field.”
World Standards Day pays tribute to the thousands of men and women all over the world who develop voluntary standards for the advancement and welfare of societies.
It also provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the benefits that standards bring to our everyday lives, the maket economy and to the smooth running of public affairs…READ MORE
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SLHTA COMMERCIAL LEAGUE A SUCCESS
“FRIDAY FOOTBALL FOCUS”
2014 FOOTBALL CHAMPION
SLHTA Sports, encouraging Heath & Wellness and camaraderie among employees.
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LIAT CELEBRATES 58 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CARIBBEAN
 The Caribbean Airline is today celebrating 58 years of service to the Caribbean. In a message to mark the occasion, Chief Executive Officer David Evans said the airline continues work through many challenges and he thanked customers for their continued support.
“Getting to this point has not been easy. We continue to operate in an environment which presents us with many challenges, as we all witnessed this week with the passage of Tropical Storm Gonzalo. The storm disrupted our operations and inconvenienced many of our customers,” Evans said. “Before going any further, I would like to thank all our employees, customers and stakeholders for their patience and support as we work together in the recovery efforts.”… READ MORE
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OVER EC $1.7 MILLION RAISED IN 1 YEAR
SLHTA TOURISM ENHANCEMENT FUND
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) was launched in October 2013 and has raised well over $1.7 million dollars. This was made possible by an outpouring of support by several hotels and visitors to the island. The level of enthusiasm which accompanies the first year of operation for the TEF signals the significant contribution which tourism can make to the social fabric of St. Lucia. Thus far, several projects have been undertaken by the fund, mainly a commitment to renovate the culinary lab at the Castries Comprehensive Secondary School, two afterschool programs in impoverished communities, support for the sourcing of a new flight from Canada and the recent beautification of Rodney Bay and its surrounding areas.
On Friday, October 10th 2014 the SLHTA Tourism Enhancement Fund celebrated its first year Anniversary with a luncheon at the L’epicure Restaurant at the Royal St. Lucian by Rex Resort. The luncheon commenced at 12: 30 p.m. and several TEF Hotel participants as well as Ministers of Government joined the SLHTA to celebrate. The Chief Executive Officer of Sandals Resorts International Mr. Adam Stewart was the guest speaker and the Honorable Phillip J. Pierre, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Port Services and Transport delivered remarks from the Government of Saint Lucia. The event was hosted under the theme “Responsible Tourism – The Way Forward for the Caribbean”.
The SLHTA Secretariat would like to express profound gratitude to all our member Hotels Properties who continue to participate and support this significant initiative.
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TOURISM FORUM ON PRODUCTIVITY FORMS PART OF THE NCPC PRODUCTIVITY WEEK
October 13th – 17th 2014
 Members of the Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) participated in a tourism productivity forum with a spotlight on two important subjects, ICT in Tourism; Innovation and Technology for Growth and the most valuable tool in this industry, our Human Resource; The Relationship Culture Of The Caribbean.
There was also the release of data from a productivity study which was done on the Tourism Sector in Saint Lucia. The study was conducted by Mr. Ryan Straughn of ABELIAN Consulting Services Inc. and presented to the members.
The study highlighted the level of Productivity in Hotels & Restaurants on the island measuring the productivity based on labour and capital. The study showed that from 2002 to 2013 there has been inconsistent growth on productivity when compared to the rest of the economy. One of the major challenges affecting labour productivity based on employment is the turn-down of the economy and the changes in technology.
How the Caribbean needs to carve out an approach to raise its productivity is by addressing the psycho-cultural issues of the relationship culture which impact our work attitudes.
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INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY WITH ISLAND DIVERS AT TI KAYE
RESORT & SPA
Island Divers at Ti Kaye Resort & Spa makes International Coastal Clean up Day an annual event on their calendar. For the second consecutive year this beach cleanup has gain serious momentum by attracting some keen community supporters. For those who are not aware, Anse Cochon located in Anse La Raye is one of the protected marine reserves on the west coast of Saint Lucia. Home to many tropical fish and thriving coral reef, it provides a haven to respectful observers of aquatic life like divers and snorkelers as well as a livelihood to the fishing community of Canaries and Anse La Raye.
Spearheading this cleanup initiative was recently appointed dive shop manager, Mr. Curtis Antoine. Born and raised in the community of Canaries, Curtis actively rallied up hotel guests and long time visitors to Saint. Lucia Nick and Sarah Mc Intree not only volunteered to be hands on help but also got Curtis in touch with the Saint. Lucian Cadets Core to come and assist. The participation of volunteers was overwhelming with 15 Cadets along with Cadet Leader Cyril D Elisee, as well as Ti Kaye staff and guests. After 2 hours of hard work both guests, staff and the cadets accumulated 12 bags of garbage from the beach and road access to the beach of Anse Cochon. A great sense of achievement was share by all…READ MORE
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BANK OF SAINT LUCIA SUPPORTS FINANCIAL INFORMATION MONTH
Bank of Saint Lucia continues to support and participate in Financial Information Month.
Financial Information Month is observed in October of each year by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and banks across the Currency Union. Academic institutions, the media, private and public sector institutions, and community-based groups also participate in activities to mark Financial Literacy Month.
This year’s observance is being held under the theme “Soar to Succeed”. 2014 marks 13 years of the annual observance. This year, BOSL embarked on a number of activities including school presentations, newspaper article submissions, social media and website promotion, customer e-blasts and participation in the ECCB Business Symposium & Innovation Forum. Staff of the various BOSL branches also donned the ‘Soar to Succeed’ themed shirts in support of the Month’s activities… READ MORE.
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LUCELEC STAFF VOLUNTEER TIME AND SUPPLIES TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH
To care is a St Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) Core Value as well as part of the company tagline, “The Power of Caring”.
It was the inspiration that led LUCELEC Senior Shift Operations Supervisor Nathanial Deterville and thirteen others from the Generation Department to volunteer at the Lady Gordon Opportunity Centre. Caring also inspired “Operation Shoe Box” – an initiative to provide school supplies to underprivileged children.
First, the Generation Department who for the past four years has volunteered at the Lady Gordon Opportunity Centre, pressure washing and preparing the grounds for the start of school continued that tradition and broadened its scope to include the Fond St Jacques Primary School this year.
“One of our core values at LUCELEC is caring, we wanted to multiply that to really show we care about our external friends,” says Mr Deterville.
HR Assistant Kedia Daniel was also led by ‘caring’ when she initiated “Operation Shoe Box” with ten other LUCELEC employees. The volunteer effort allowed LUCELEC staff members to donate school supplies and cash in a shoebox.
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FIVE MUST-DO ACTIVITIES ON A
SAINT LUCIA GETAWAY BY FORBES
After spending a few days in St. Lucia, you’ll leave with one very important takeaway: the St. Lucians like to “lime” (or hang out and socialize).
Book Luxury Lodging
since where you stay is just as important as where you play, making reservations at a resort that prides itself on its authentic Caribbean experience is invaluable.
Mix and Mingle at the Market
You’ll want to take a trip to St. Lucia’s capital, Castries, for its bustling open-air Castries Market.
Spice Things Up
Grab your friends and head to Spices Cooking Studio for its three-hour Cooking Lime class.
Dine And Dance At Fond Doux
If it’s good enough for Prince Charles, enjoying a meal at Fond Doux Resort & Plantation should be good enough for you, too.
Go Coo-Coo for Cocoa
Although August is designated Chocolate Heritage Month in St. Lucia, the island has a rich history in producing cacao…READ MORE
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Members of the Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) participated in a tourism productivity forum with a spotlight on two important subjects, ICT in Tourism; Innovation and Technology for Growth and the most valuable tool in this industry, our Human Resource; The Relationship Culture Of The Caribbean.
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