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Food Safety Tips To Avoid Contamination From Dust And Ash Fall

Given the series of eruptions of the La Soufriere Volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, it has been noted that Saint Lucia is affected by the ash fall. Therefore, the Ministry of Health and Wellness emphasizes the importance of ensuring proper food safety to avoid contamination due to the dust and ash fall. Some of the food safety tips are: Ensure that all produce are adequately washed after harvesting from the field and before packaging and marketing. Ensure that […]

April 22, 2021

Press Release

Digicel St. Lucia Runs Raffle For Digicel Prime Customers

Data-packed Digicel Prime Bundles now give customers a chance to win more with the Raffle Me Prime competition Castries, St. Lucia – Thursday 22 April 2021. Today, Digicel St. Lucia kicked off its Raffle Me Prime competition for all Digicel Prime Bundle Customers. Once a Digicel Prime Bundle is purchased, prepaid and postpaid customers will receive a corresponding allotment of raffle tickets. The first three winners will be selected and announced on May 28, and the final three on June […]

April 22, 2021

Press Release

Saint Lucia records 25 new cases of COVID-19

Today Wednesday April 21, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 25 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a total of 160 samples taken on April 19, 2021 and April 20, 2021. These samples were processed on April 20, 2021. All of these individuals were seen at various community respiratory clinics where they were assessed and tested for COVID-19. In-keeping with the national COVID-19 testing protocol, these individuals were placed in […]

April 21, 2021

Press Release

Sagicor hands over first share of relief supplies to NEMO St Vincent

In an immediate show of support for the people of St. Vincent and The Grenadines, following the recent eruption of the La Soufriere volcano, Sagicor pledged a donation of emergency supplies to assist with relief efforts in that country to help get its citizens back on their feet. The first share of these supplies was presented to the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) on the morning of Thursday, April 15th, by Stanley Browne, Sagicor’s General Agent and Principal Representative in […]

April 20, 2021

Press Release

Schedule for COVID-19 Vaccine second doses

Saint Lucia has commenced Phase Two of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign. During this phase, people at medium risk of being exposed to COVID-19 are being targeted for vaccination. This includes people who work within commercial, tourism, education and transportation sectors. Based on guidance from the World Health Organization on the protocol for administering the AstraZeneca Vaccine, Saint Lucia has revised the interval for the second dose, increasing it from 6 weeks to 8 weeks. This has been done given […]

April 20, 2021

Natural Disaster

Denis O’Brien, calls on UK government to “Step up and do the right thing”

Digicel chairman, Denis O’Brien, calls on UK government to “Step up and do the right thing” for volcano-ravaged former colony St. Vincent & The Grenadines Labels the lack of support as “a slap in the face” With the island of St. Vincent & the Grenadines facing a humanitarian crisis with the ongoing La Soufriere volcanic activity causing the mass displacement of over 30,000 people, food insecurity and a potential public health emergency, Digicel Chairman, Denis O’Brien, is calling on the […]

April 20, 2021

Press Release

Saint Lucia records 2 new cases of COVID-19

Monday April 19, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 2 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a batch of 30 samples taken on April 16, 2021 and April 17, 2021. These samples were processed on April 18, 2021. The two newly diagnosed individuals were seen at various community respiratory clinics where they were assessed and tested for COVID-19. In-keeping with the national COVID-19 testing protocol, they were each placed in […]

April 19, 2021

Press Release

The UWI Seismic Research Centre receives CCRIF grant towards new equipment for monitoring La Soufrière

The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) has received a grant from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC) to support its monitoring efforts during the ongoing eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The $17,150 USD grant will fund equipment to strengthen the network, rebuild existing monitoring sites and provide back-up equipment for this ongoing event. As a result of this investment, new communication and ground deformation equipment will now be added to those […]

April 16, 2021

Public Notice

Chamber Provides Members With Tools To Create Additional Value

Understanding and appreciating the extreme pressure and environment under which many of its members are operating, the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce has ensured that its Business Development and Education agenda continues to provide members with the inside edge through relevant training in areas of greatest need. Thus “Improving Business Costs through Lean Enterprise and Innovation” was the program delivered March 31st and April 1st to sixteen members in a deeply interactive, eye opening and practical workshop. Facilitated by Dr. […]

April 15, 2021