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First Appointments by Prime Minister

Prime Minister, Hon. Philip J. Pierre received his Warrant of Appoint assigning him responsibility for the portfolios of Finance, Economic Development and the Youth Economy. Prime Minister Pierre has maintained the established tradition by assuming responsibility for the country’s most important ministerial portfolios. His professional qualifications in economics and business management will be well utilised in the portfolios. Also appointed today was attorney-at-law, Mr. Leslie Mondesir, who was sworn in as the Attorney General of Saint Lucia bringing into effect […]

July 31, 2021

Press Release

Prime Minister to Update the Nation

Since his appointment on 28th July, 2021 Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Philip J. Pierre met with the Permanent Secretaries and other personnel within the various Government Ministries and Departments, to ascertain the current state of the country’s affairs. The Chief Medical Officer provided a briefing on COVID-19 and critical health security matters, whilst the Permanent Secretary for Economic Development provided updates regarding St. Jude Hospital and other key capital projects. A meeting with the Saint Lucia Air and […]

July 30, 2021

Featured

Swearing Ceremony of the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia

Address by Hon. Philip J Pierre at the Swearing Ceremony of the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia It has been a long and difficult journey. One that began when a child was born to Auguste, a policeman and Evelyn a teacher. This child grew to be a man always underestimated sometimes ridiculed as stutterer but only this child knew that with the help of God, patience, dedication and hard work he would one day rise to be able to serve […]

July 29, 2021

News

Concerns over mass crowd activities

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to manage COVID-19 cases in country. A total of 5,410 cases have been diagnosed in country from March 2020 to present and a total of 50 COVID-19 deaths and 36 COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded. Over the last 14 days, 114 new cases were reported and there is a total of 127 active cases presently in country. The daily infection rate for the past week has been 4.3 per 100,000 per day […]

July 12, 2021

News

Stanley Jon Odlum Memorial School’s IT Lab Receives a Boost from Axcel Finance

In the current Digital Age, and especially due to the pandemic, education is highly driven by computer-based learning, which no longer is a luxury but a necessity. As a result, students with limited to no access to the digital world and online resources find it more difficult for them to keep up and succeed academically. The Electronic Management of Information System (EMIS) department at the Stanley Jon Odlum Memorial School received a well-timed donation of three computers from Axcel Finance. […]

July 12, 2021

Press Release

Digicel and Dramacan is about to GoLoud in Saint Lucia with 2 new Podcasts

Digicel has collaborated with local drama club, Dramacan to create and produce two podcasts that will be available on GoLoud and PlayGo. Both apps can be downloaded free from the Google Play and Apple app stores, and offer users access to great local and international content. GoLoud is the ultimate audio experience with the best in local radio and podacasts, while PlayGo offers users the best sports, movies, news and local shows live, from any device, or on the […]

July 9, 2021

Weather & Climate

Hurricane Elsa Public Advisory #9

Hurricane Elsa Advisory Number 9 - 1100 AM AST Fri Jul 02 2021 ...CENTER OF ELSA PASSING NEAR ST. VINCENT AND ST. LUCIA... ...HURRICANE CONDITIONS SPREADING THROUGH THE WINDWARD ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.4N 61.2W ABOUT 5 MI...10 KM N OF ST. VINCENT ABOUT 675 MI...1090 KM ESE OF SANTO DOMINGO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 29 MPH...46 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- […]

July 2, 2021

Weather & Climate

List of Emergency Shelters per district – 2021

The Public is hereby informed that under Part IV Section 13 of the Disaster Management, Act No. 30 of 2006 the following are designated as Emergency Shelters. NEMO advises that persons take steps to make their homes their emergency shelter. If this is not possible then make advance arrangements to be with family or friends during a storm. REMEMBER that shelters are not normally opened before a storm. If a shelter is to be opened BEFORE a storm, NEMO will […]

July 1, 2021

Weather & Climate

Schools to be closed due to Tropical Storm Elsa

A Tropical Storm warning is currently in effect for Saint Lucia. On the forecast track, the system will pass near Saint Lucia or over the Windward Islands on Friday, 2nd July 2021. As a result, ALL schools will remain closed on the aforementioned date. ALL formal examinations previously scheduled to take place will be postponed. Students and parents are advised to adhere to all announcements issued by the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and not venture out until the ALL […]

July 1, 2021