The Saint Lucia Labour Tribunal has received a set of laptops aimed at improving efficiency and accelerating the handling of Labour disputes across Saint Lucia.
Officials say the technological upgrade will enhance collaboration among tribunal members and contribute to more timely outcomes for both employers and employees.
Chairperson Petra Nelson, K.C., welcomed the development, noting that the tribunal has long operated without adequate resources.
“After crying and begging, we were given an office, and you are furthering that by bringing us into technology and into the new world by giving us laptops,” Nelson said. “We can now work collaboratively, because right now everybody is using their own personal laptops, but this way there is a means of collaborating, and it is easier to get access to what is required.”
She emphasized that the devices would streamline access to case materials and improve coordination among members.
Minister for Equity Emma Hippolyte also underscored the benefits of the initiative, pointing to improved connectivity and flexibility in managing caseloads.
“I believe with each of you having this device, it should assist you in working in a collaborative way,” Hippolyte stated. “You are fully connected electronically, so that you can look at your cases at your own pace, so that when you are sitting at meetings, persons will have had the time to go through the documents and make decisions and form contributions.”
The move forms part of ongoing efforts to modernize key institutions and strengthen the delivery of justice within the Labour sector, with a focus on efficiency, accessibility, and improved service delivery.