and hands-on experience. In the Caribbean, where formal educational pathways and training programs for waste management are still limited, finding the right talent can be an uphill task. Despite the recruitment challenges, General Manager Raynold Arthurton describes the role as deeply rewarding, particularly when the right resources and personnel are in place. ‘Compared to other roles I have held, this position is particularly fulfilling,’ she reflected. ‘You can see the results of your decisions in real time. With the necessary financing and the right team, you can make things happen in the short term and deliver visible improvements to the island’s waste management system.’ STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR 2025-2026 When questioned on the strategic priorities of the SLSWMA for the 2025/26 financial year, Raynold Arthurton highlighted the Authority’s focus on strengthening existing infrastructure and rolling out new programmes that have the potential to transform Saint Lucia’s waste management landscape. Key projects include the rehabilitation of existing facilities, conducting feasibility studies to guide the selection of a site for a new landfill in the south of the island, initiating the plastics collection initiative and modernizing existing legislation. Complementing these efforts is a comprehensive review of the island’s legislative framework. With support from the United Nations Environment Newly Reconstructed Loading Bay at the Vieux Fort Transfer Facility, Featuring the Use of Tire Walls to Stabilize Surrounding Slopes. 56 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
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