![STRAIGHT VIBES [27TH APRIL 2026] - Despite delivering record-breaking returns, Saint Lucia is spending less on its Jazz and Arts Festival than many of its regional counterparts, according to Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire. The minister says the island continues to prioritise authenticity, community impact, and high standards over high expenditure, as the festival evolves into a wider cultural experience beyond the main stage.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
ST LUCIA SPENDS LESS ON JAZZ FESTIVAL THAN NEIGHBOURS, SAYS HILAIRE
STRAIGHT VIBES [27TH APRIL 2026] – Despite delivering record-breaking returns, Saint Lucia is spending less on its Jazz and Arts Festival than many of its regional counterparts, according to Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire. The minister says the island continues to prioritise authenticity, community impact, and high standards over high expenditure, as the festival evolves into a wider cultural experience beyond the main stage.
