WITH hectic preparations ongoing in anticipation for another bumper carnival season, organisers have declared that there have been favourable responses from local and global patrons eager to participate in the festivity.
Minister for Tourism and the Creative Industries Dr Ernest Hilaire feels there are prospects for Saint Lucia - as a small sub-regional state, to develop bi-lateral trading and air-travel arrangements with South American countries.
WHILE saying that government intends to upgrade some of the island’s national events facilities, Minister for Tourism and the Creative Industries Dr Ernest Hilaire, disclosed that a draft proposal has been requested for reconstruction of the Folk Research Centre (FRC) Headquarters.