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Measures to Address COVID-19

The Government of Saint Lucia has announced the Implementation of Heightened Protocol and Social Distancing Regime with measures which come into effect from Monday 23rd March to Sunday April 5th 2020. The measures announced by Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet are as follows: Partial scale down of all non-essential economic and social activitiesfor a two-week period commencing from date of Monday 23rd March to Sunday April 5th 2020 ESSENTIAL SERVICES WHICH WILL CONTINUE INCLUDE: Emergency Services: Fire, Police as well as private security services. Border […]

March 20, 2020

Health

Tapion Hospital COVID-19 Policy

In light of the present Global COVID-19 pandemic, and in order to enhance social distancing and infection control, the following measures will be taken with immediate effect by the Tapion Hospital as its COVID-19 Policy. N.B Patients with Fever or Respiratory Symptoms MUST call in advance of arrival to Tapion hospital so that they can be directed accordingly. Station Entrance: There will be two points of entry into Tapion hospital. Those two points of entry are via the reception area/general […]

March 18, 2020

Press Release

Prime Minister Tests Negative for Coronavirus

Saint Lucia's Prime Minister Tests Negative for Coronavirus On Tuesday March 17, 2020 the Ministry of Health was informed that the Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet was experiencing a mild cough following recent travel history to Miami for medical attention and in an abundance of caution he had opted to place himself into voluntary quarantine. He contacted the Chief Medical Officer and a medical team was dispatched to assess the Prime Minister. A sample was taken for testing which included […]

March 18, 2020

Press Release

Mass Crowd Activities Notice

Press Release from The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force wishes to inform the general public that with immediate effect, NO mass crowd events or other social gatherings, will be approved by the Office of the Commissioner of Police, or any other designated authority. Permission for all previously approved activities is hereby revoked, in keeping with the guidelines set out for mitigating the spread of COVID-19. These provisions will remain in effect from today, Tuesday, […]

March 17, 2020

Health

Government meets with Private Sector and Unions on COVID-19

https://youtu.be/8wFN7IZM3cI On March 15th, 2020 the Government met with the Private Sector and Union Officials after confirmation of a second case of COVID-19 on the island.

March 16, 2020

Health

Saint Lucia Extends Travel Restrictions

Saint Lucia extends travel restrictions on travellers and prohibits entry of cruise vessels In an effort to restrict the likelihood of introduction of COVID-19 into the Saint Lucian population, the Department of Health and Wellness on February 4, 2020 put in place travel restrictions on non-nationals with a travel history within the last 14 days from Mainland China, (whether in- transit or originating). The Department of Health and Wellness extended the travel restrictions of persons with a travel history within […]

March 15, 2020

Finance

Bankers Association of Saint Lucia Media Release

The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia has been monitoring the global and regional developments as it relates to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) and we continue to do so with heightened awareness following the announcement of Saint Lucia’s first COVID-19 case on Friday March 13th, 2020. We wish to reassure customers that all our Members have taken precautionary steps to protect our staff and customers, from inadvertently contracting and or spreading the virus, as they deliver and access banking services […]

March 15, 2020

Press Release

SALCC Suspends Classes as of Monday 16th, 2020

As per instructions from the Ministry of Education, classes at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College will be suspended as of Monday, 16th March, 2020. However, instruction will be provided via various online platforms. We urge you to monitor the College's website, social media pages and your SALCC email accounts for further information from the College and your respective lecturers. We also encourage you to ensure that your SALCC email accounts are activated. This is essential for access to learning resources and assessments that will be shared with […]

March 15, 2020

Press Release

CXC Statement in view of COVID-19

CXC Statement on Examinations Administration for May/June 2020 in view of COVID-19 The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) takes note of the developments concerning COVID-19 in general, and its impact on the CARICOM region in particular. Accordingly, CXC convened a meeting with representatives from the Ministries of Education to discuss the administration of the regional examinations and the respective National protocols. The Council presented and discussed various scenarios as it relates to the administration of its examinations. The Council will continue […]

March 15, 2020