‘Saint Lucia’s Job Numbers Never Looked This Good’

2023 was one of the best years for job creation in Saint Lucia in 16 years. Under the stewardship of Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, last year’s hiring surge significantly reduced the unemployment rate to a record low of 14% nationally! The quarterly unemployment rate in 2023 consistently improved when compared to 2022. Quarterly Unemployment Trends 2023 Quarterly Unemployment Trends 2022 Q1: 16% & Q1: 16% & Q2: 13% & Q2: 18% & Q3: 13% & Q3: 18% & Q4: 13.6% & Q4: 14.3% & & Prime Minister Pierre’s leadership has inspired confidence in the local economy. His policies stimulate economic activity and connect ordinary Saint Lucians with new job opportunities. Saint Lucia has seen consecutive declines in the unemployment rate every year since Prime Minister Pierre came into Office in July 2021. 9% 2021              16.5% 2022 14% 2023 Under his leadership, the government was able to finalize numerous foreign investment projects – building on the economic momentum from 2022. Some of the development projects include: Global Ports Holdings Cruise Port Development Marriott Hotel Dreams & Zoetry Sandals La Toc (Expansion/Upgrade) Hyatt Hotel Cabot Residences Secrets Resort and Spa Saint Lucia Cas-en-Bas Beach Resort As these development projects...