Prime Minister finalizes funding agreement for community tourism projects
Friday, March 8, 2024
by Office of the Prime Minister
CARICOM WILL ALLOCATE $6.32 MILLION TO INVEST IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM PROJECTS.
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has finalized a funding agreement with the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to support a range of community-based tourism projects in Micoud, Castries and Dennery.
 
The CDF will allocate $6.32 million to the Government of Saint Lucia to invest in indigenous community tourism businesses and develop the Unique Selling Propositions of our island.
 
Investing in community-based tourism projects promotes our rich cultural heritage, enhances the visitor experience, and creates economic opportunities for local communities.