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Canada to welcome Caribbean leaders to Ottawa to strengthen ties

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will welcome leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to Ottawa for the first Canada-CARICOM Summit on Canadian soil.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will welcome leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to Ottawa for the first Canada-CARICOM Summit on Canadian soil.
  • The leaders will also work to fight climate change and address its impacts in the Caribbean, including by exploring ways to improve access to financing for Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean.
  • Finally, the leaders will engage with Canadian business leaders and investors to further commercial opportunities in the region.
  • "I look forward to welcoming leaders from the Caribbean Community to Ottawa this month.

New legislation to consolidate Saint Lucia’s status as an independent nation to be debated in parliament in the New Year

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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Castries, Dec. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A significant piece of legislation aimed at consolidating Saint Lucia’s status as an independent nation will be debated in parliament in the New Year.

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  • Castries, Dec. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A significant piece of legislation aimed at consolidating Saint Lucia’s status as an independent nation will be debated in parliament in the New Year.
  • Philip J Pierre, on October 11, 2022, laid the Constitution Amendment Bill for first reading in the House of Assembly.
  • - Favorable tax regime: Saint Lucia has a favourable tax regime for investors, with low corporate and personal income tax rates.
  • - Quality of life: Saint Lucia is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, with beaches, forests, and mountains to explore.