Tag: Saint Lucia Jazz

Allen Chastanet: The Visionary behind Saint Lucia Jazz

In 1992, Saint Lucia’s tourism landscape changed forever, not by accident, but through the vision and determination of one man: Allen Chastanet. Serving as Director of Tourism at the time, Chastanet dared to dream beyond the traditional tourist season. May, once a quiet and unprofitable month, would become the heartbeat of Saint Lucia’s cultural calendar. Amidst scepticism, limited resources, and…

Was Sting really paid USD$750,000 to perform at Saint Lucia Jazz?

Questioning Government Priorities: Alleged USD$750,000 Payment to Sting for Jazz Performance Raises Concerns How much was Sting paid to perform at Jazz? That is the burning question many Saint Lucians have been asking since online searches reveal that a performance from Sting starts at a whopping $750,000 USD a performance! Google it yourself. The alleged payment to Sting raises questions…