Tourism Enhancement Fund Christmas Drive Hits New High with $100,000 in Food Vouchers

The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association’s (SLHTA) Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has disbursed $100,000 in food vouchers this year to provide much-needed support to families across the island, setting a record in the process. The vouchers, part of its Annual Christmas Drive, were given to key community groups who will manage distribution to those most in need. This year’s recipients include the Community Outreach Grooming Project, Dunnottar School, Lions Club of Gros Islet, Ministry of Tourism, Millet Development Committee, Miss L’s Charity Inc., NewLeaf Wellness Center, Rise St. Lucia/Safe Spaces, Rotary Club of Saint Lucia, Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, St. Lucia Dove Club, Special Educational School, Women Empowerment Group Crown On, and Willing Hands Charitable Foundation. (Left to right) SLHTA CEO Noorani Azeez, Acting Commissioner of Police Elvis Thomas and TEF Technical Officer Tamara Amos. TEF Technical Officer Tamara Amos (centre) with the donation presented to Marie St. Paul and Lovelin Butcher of the St. Lucia Dove Club. Chairman of the SLHTA’s TEF, Winston Anderson, said: “The TEF takes great pride in continuing our Annual Christmas Drive and spreading holiday cheer. This year’s record-setting $100,000 investment marks the highest contribution in the initiative’s 11-year history. “2024 was another...