Former SLTA CEO Lorine Charles-St. Jules Passes Away

Saint Lucia is mourning the loss of Lorine Charles-St. Jules, former CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA), after news of her passing surfaced on Friday morning. Charles-St. Jules began her tenure as SLTA CEO in February 2022 and was widely respected for her contributions to Saint Lucia’s tourism industry. According to tourism officials, she played a pivotal role in guiding the organisation through a challenging period and enhancing the island’s reputation as a premier travel destination. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre paid tribute to Charles-St. Jules in a heartfelt social media post, saying: “To have known Lorine is to know someone who loved living. Lorine Charles-St.Jules was a fierce and loyal friend, devoted to her family and the consummate professional. I was happy when Lorine decided to come back home to officially serve her country as the CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA). Her legacy is strong and is evidenced by our record-breaking achievements in the sector and new initiatives to integrate more local experiences into the tourism product. To her husband Cecil, strength and courage my brother, I am truly sorry for your loss. To her family, friends, colleagues and staff of the SLTA, my...