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As Uber continues preparations ahead of its anticipated launch in Saint Lucia, the global ride-hailing company still has yet to meet with Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire.Hilaire disclosed this at the January 19 pre-Cabinet briefing after reporters asked about the status of talks with the company. He confirmed that while he has received correspondence from Uber expressing a willingness to meet, no such engagement has occurred.