Accountant, Frank Myers, says if the island wishes to be truly productive, the number of holidays needs to be reduced. Myers says from a private sector point of view, the many holidays on St Lucia’s calendar can lead to serious disruptions to businesses. He notes that many of the holidays are related to the Catholic faith. He argues that if every religion were to be given the same privilege of holidays, it would lead to chaos. Prime Minister, Allen Chastanet, has indicated his intention of reviewing the number of holidays with the aim of reducing that number.
