by Herma Demacque The launch of the 2023 Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival took place on Jan. 24 at the Pigeon Island National Landmark. The Jazz and Arts Festival will run from May 5 to 14 in communities islandwide, and will culminate at Pigeon Island. Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative industries, Culture and Information Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire spoke on the importance of the festival. “The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival is more than just music, it’s a lime. It is a definition of who we are as Saint Lucians. It has helped shape and define who Saint