Mechanic Helper Mr. Ignatius “Iggy” Mathurin is the 2021 St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) Safety Champion. He was awarded the Company’s 2021 Health and Safety Award for the work he does to keep the Generation plant where he is based, sanitized in keeping with COVID-19 protocols and his willingness to assist the Health and Safety Committee. Of the recognition, he said “I was surprised, so very surprised and happy. […]
Signs CARICOM declaration to facilitate CARICOM Single ICT Space and Single Market and Economy In a meaningful show of support to the CARICOM Heads of Government’s policy initiative to establish the CARICOM Single ICT Space in support of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, Digicel Group and Cable & Wireless Communications this week signed a declaration to reduce intra-CARICOM roaming charges for citizens of CARICOM states. The move is a […]
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA), along with its partner agencies, Invest Saint Lucia, Export Saint Lucia, and the Citizenship by Investment Program has successfully hosted a showcase of the destination at Dubai Expo. The two-day event (Feb 21-22) featured business, tourism, and cultural activities to encourage investment and visitors from across the globe. Day one was a Business Forum attended by more than 80 industry experts including representatives from […]
The management of Millennium Heights Medical Complex wishes to advise the public of the new visiting hours effective Friday, February 25, 2022, given the downward trend of active COVID-19 cases. New visiting hours will revert to the original structure as follows: Owen King EU Hospital (OKEUH) Ward - AGW 1-3, Obstetrics & ICU, Paediatrics 1 visitor per patient Monday to Friday: 6am – 7am, 12pm – 1pm, 5pm – 7pm. […]
Prostate Cancer is the leading cancer diagnosed in men in the Caribbean region and around the world. It is followed by lung cancer, colorectal cancer and – among black men - cancer of the mouth and throat. The war on cancer can only be won through the introduction of a multi-pronged approach which includes primary prevention, early detection, management and treatment of patients with cancer. To aid in these efforts, […]
In recognition of the significant contributions made to the development of Saint Lucia by Sir Julian R. Hunte and Mrs. Lelia Harracksingh, the Cabinet of Ministers is pleased to announce following: The Castries Gros-Islet Highway will be renamed The Sir Julian R. Hunte Highway and the Desruisseaux Wellness Centre will be renamed The Lelia Harracksingh Wellness Centre. Sir Julian R. Hunte is a former Cabinet Minister and served […]
Two major activities on the national calendar and one Constituency Council will receive St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) support for activities in observance of Saint Lucia’s 43rd Independence. They are a national relay, musical showcase and a structure to fly our national flag. LUCELEC has passed the sponsorship baton worth fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to the Department of Housing national rally that began on Friday, February 11. The event […]
St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) on Monday, February 14, 2022 committed to donate four hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($450,000) to the newly established Government of Saint Lucia Social Assistance Fund (SAF). The programme will benefit indigent members of the society. Speaking at the launch of the Fund, LUCELEC Managing Director Trevor Louisy encouraged all to “broaden your perception of who that is. It’s not just the people we […]
The Gros Islet North Youth and Sports Council has opened applications for its 2nd NEET Youth Scholarship Programme in collaboration with the National Enrichment Learning Programme (NELP) and sponsored by The Oliver Gobat Sports (TOGS) Fund. The NEET Youth Scholarship Programme will provide NEET youth (youth who are not in Employment, Education or Training) between the ages 15 – 29 to obtain a scholarship to study a course of their choosing […]
